Time has gone by quickly, they are now Seniors. Some of what I wrote in the earlier posts have changed, but so much of it has stayed the same.
In a The Tale of Two Freshman-Part 1, I wrote this about Owen.
"He is smart, inquisitive, creative, interesting, athletic, relational, kind hearted, witty and full of personality. Unfortunately most of those qualities are not things that are given a grade or a test score. He has a big voice, which can be a negative when talking in class, but when he sings it is a huge asset. He is a people person and can hold a conversation people of with all ages. We know that all of these things will serve him well in life even if they don't always do the same in the classroom."
"As we move into this next phase of Owen's education our goal as his parents is to find a balance between who he is and who he is expected to be. We will encourage him to take classes that feed his interests and fit his personality, as well as those that stretch him. We will be supportive of his teachers while at the same time encourage him to advocate for himself. We will focus on his strengths more than his challenges, and hope his teachers will do the same."
About Kellan in the Tale of Two Freshman Part 2, I wrote this.
"This is about more than just baseball. It is about him finding his way in a world away from us. He's ready. He is smart, confident, grounded and a leader. He has a strong value system and his faith is a priority in his life. Without a doubt those things will guide him in a positive way going forward.
It is also as much about us finding our way with him away from us. He has a presence that is hard to describe. He loves life and it shows. His laugh is unmistakable and we will all miss hearing it fill the house. He is a thinker and a talker and I will miss our late night talks about baseball and other random subjects. But, his absence will make us more appreciative of the time we do get to spend with him."
Again, all of this has shown to be true. Kellan has made his way both on and off the field. He is constantly looking for ways to be better, both at baseball and life. He has remained determined to reach his goals while continuing to be a source of encouragement to those around him. He is a leader both for the university's student athletic leadership group as well as within the baseball program. He has been able to contribute to the success of his team more and more each year by remaining positive and coachable. Academically he is on track to graduate with his bachelors degree a semester early and start on a post-graduate degree in the spring. He is well on his way to the future he has planned and worked hard for.
In St. Louis this summer. |
And now, a full quarter into their senior year, we are fully aware of the activity and emotion the next few months will bring. We welcome it, all of it. We will treasure the memories made and the time we share. Embracing the change, pushing away the fear and choosing the see the joy in every step of this journey. We are excited and look forward to what is next for each of them, and for us as a family.
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