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The week of October 4-12 was truly a weekend for family around here. Roy’s parents arrived on the 3rd and came to visit us until the 12th. The had not been out here in over two years and so it was a real treat to have them around. The kids had a blast. Playing with grandpa & grandma. They were eating things they normally don’t and doing things that we were amazed to see.

The week started on Saturday with Family Weekend at TCU. This is the weekend at TCU where parents are encouraged to visit in a sort of “open house.” There are dinners, etc. capped off with the football game with the San Diego State Aztecs. Because most of the international students are not able to have their parents come, we annually host a tailgate party and trip to the football game for our international friends. What an auspicious thing that my parents were here too. We all went and enjoyed food and fun. My parents were even able to connect with several new Japanese students who might visit them some time in California. In addition, Dad, T-8 and I went to the Horned Frog football game where we watched them annihilate the Aztecs. It was fun watching T-8 & Dad at the game enjoying football, for T-8 the first time… we sat next to the players tunnel and next to the “Frog Horn.” Every time there was a Frog score, this loud horn blew right next to us. T-8 also got to high five the players on their way out and we got to together enjoy the fireworks demonstration after the game. I think it was a joy for both me and my dad to watch the wonder in Tim’s (and the students’) eyes.

One of the blessings of my parents coming over is that my garage and house are always better than before they came. This was no exception. My dad and I compiled a list of things that needed to be done and we accomplished a lot. Here are just some of the things we did: the gate next to our house was rebuit, the patio ceiling was fixed, the toilet seats were replaced, the soap dish in the tile of our bath was put back up, our back yard was cleared of extra vegetation,  the hedges of our front yard were shaped into bonsai, our hot pot was decalcified AND my garage was cleaned. Mostly done by my 72 year old father though I did help a little.l It was just incredible…  What a blessing my parents are in so many ways.

Tags: Family, parents, TCU

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