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Another Day...

We have made it through another day here in Wahp/Breck with out any major problems. One issue that did arise is there was a weak spot in a dike on the Wahpeton side near the old water tower, fortunately it was caught early and was fixed and the crises was averted. I give credit to all the sandbaggers around the two towns and out lying communities. I took yesterday off and Randy, myself, Dawn (Jarvis), Nick and Pat (Griffin) went and helped sandbag in Wolverton and Kent then headed to our friend Festus' near Colfax. Our prayers are with those families as the water rises near there homes. Yesterday was Nick and Pat's second full day of sandbagging and we're called out again this morning by their wrestling coach to help out. They were gone by 8:30 again. I'm not sure if Nick's back will ever recover but he's very aware that just 12 years ago it was his house that needed saving. Today we woke to snow, while I hate snow in March it's a blessing that it's not rain and it may have slowed things a bit. Also, the kids are home for the third day in a row, lucky me!!!

Here is Wahpeton's website so you can stay up on all the flood stuff... http://www.wahpeton.com/

flood 2009

Flood of 2009

Well, here we go again...Unlike last time though, I am not the one to worry about. My parents are. This whole thing is like a bad dream for me. After losing my house in '97 and going through everything that we did after the flood (before the house was bought out). I see what people are going through and what they will go through. My parents can now see the river (The Red) clearly from their front window. Many people have come today to help sandbag and we thank them all so much for that. Nick and some friends have also joined in the fight. I will keep you updated on everything.

Top Dog Tournament

This past weekend we had our Top Dog wrestling Tournament here in Wahpeton. We had 300 kids and all went surprisingly well. We were completely exhausted by the end of the day as Randy and I both worked different parts of the tournament and ran like crazy people from 6:30am on. I posted some pics of Jake wrestling. We found out that I am capable of taking pictures and watching at the same time...Randy is not...all the pictures of Matt are of him shaking hands, then Randy forgets he's got the camera at all. Needless to say this weekend the camera will be under my control. Check back soon for Pictures of Matt.

State Wrestling

Well state wrestling is over...our team ended up fourth in the duals which is better than anyone thought. When we got home I was looking through the Grappler Preview from last fall and most coach's didn't place us higher than 6th or 7th, so 4th feels pretty good. Nick got to wrestle at the tournament which was a really exciting to his overly excitable mom. (I thought I was going to throw up, he handled it fine) Also, congrats to Pat Rollins on his state championship at #119. We are now on to youth wrestling for Jacob and Matt and USA Wrestling for all 3. Jake and Matt have practice 2 nights a week and Nick helps coach Matt's group. Then they have all started wrestling with the USA program. That is coached by former University of Nebraska head coach Tim Neumann, he is a wonderful coach and we are lucky to have his expertise in our area. It is times like this when I am so glad Nick has a drivers licence.