Good Evening, again I have to say God Bless America. Prayers to the many family members and friends of those lost in DC yesterday.
After some last minute changes in housing in Vegas, getting bumped as they say....I think I have it all figured out. And if you believe that, I have a bridge in NY for sale. Anyway, Natalie will be comfy and cozy in hopes of getting good rest.
We are really getting excited about seeing the many friends that live in Vegas, will be in Vegas or will come visit us in Vegas. One of Natalie's former team mates Blakely, lives there and will be back in town before we will leave.
Then there is Rob, who we met two years ago when UT played UN. He is a bundle of energy and his story inspires many. Then there is the Craig family, who moved to Vegas in the last year. We met Richard Craig (and parents) when I was lucky enough to coach him on my baseball team for several seasons.
Then there is Laura Hornkohl, who travels the states on a medical van providing care. Or so she says, I only see hiking pictures from the many national and state parks. She is going to drive over from Cali sooooo yes....you guessed it.....we can go hiking. My other friends from Cali, Alice, Robert and Tony will be making an appearance as well.....more hiking.
Then one of my childhood friends. I'm hoping to see Ted and relive our dance school years. His mom ran it, Ted, his brother Paul, me and my brother Mark all danced together. He and my sister went to school in Poland for a semester. With both my brother and sister being in heaven, the "old stories" will be even more special. I haven't seen Ted in 29-30 years since he played music at my wedding. Wow I'm old!
Soooo as you can see the business is tennis in Vegas. But part of the journey will be catching up with new and old friends. I'm very excited about this trip and all these great people in my life!!!
Natalie will fly out Friday and I will early Saturday morning. She will begin play in the qualifier on Sunday. Nat and Jac will unite to play doubles, so that exciting. Might have to buy Jac a drink for her recent birthday, I hear there is a bar or two in Vegas.
Well, gotta get packing....literally....until that lil yellow ball begins to bounce out west.....Love and Blessings.....Sherry!
