Don't Quit

 

Another LinkedIn post I wanted to save for posterity...  (last of 3 about Jake and Freshman basketball...)

Don’t quit before it hits.

A month ago, I talked about grit.
Two months ago, leadership.

And then—out of nowhere—everything changed.

There was no countdown to this moment.
No “we knew this was coming.”

In fact, it was the opposite. He had already made the decision to stay the course for another year. Head down. Work. Wait. Keep going.

And then one phone call, at the end of a completely ordinary day, set off a 9-day whirlwind we never saw coming.

What people see now is the moment — the offer, the jersey, the “he’s a Lion.” 🦁

What they don’t see is how close this was to being a much longer wait.

Because here’s the truth:
👉 The opportunity showed up after he had already committed to continuing without it.
No guarantees.
No shortcuts.
No change in effort “just in case something happens.”

Just consistency. Just discipline. Just choosing not to quit.

And then—it hit.

That’s what grit actually looks like.
That’s what patience actually requires.

Not waiting around…

but preparing like it might take longer than you want it to.
I’m incredibly proud of where he landed.

But more than that, I’m proud that he was ready—
even when we thought this moment was still a year away.

Don’t quit before it hits.

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March 2026

 

"In March, winter is holding back, and spring is pulling forward. Something holds, and something pulls inside of us, too." -  Jean Hersey 

March!  She marched in, and then she marched out.  It was a good month.  Nothing tooooo crazy, the calendar was populous, but not insanely busy.  And the weather was pretty cooperative as well. I found myself thinking more than once this month - how did I do the spring 10 years ago? 5 years ago?  When all four kids were home - ages 14, 14, 9, and 4.  PURE CHAOS - always busy.  Then at 18, 18, 14, and 9. Emma in Orlando, Lara busy with Stillwater athletics, Jake playing all the basketball, and Finn in 3rd grade.  Spring was always crazy in those days - so many school things: testing, assessments, field trips, SPORTS!  Spring break trips and plans and all the busyness.  So this March, was much calmer.  Sweeter.  Maybe not easier, just different.

There were still many memories made!  We had a BIG ONE this month, but of course, all the sweet little moments as well.  Life is life-ing - moving forward.  2 young adults, one baby adult, and a teenager who is adjusting to being an only child (at home).  Mom and Dad are focused on managing their health and wellness, nurturing this silly pup, and keeping Finn motivated and interested in school.  After Spring Break is the downhill slide to summer, and he has to stay focused!

It was a good month.  Everything moving in all the right directions.  Here are the highlights!

Week 1: March 1-7

Started the month with my new favorite: BOOK CLUB! With a St. Patty's theme, of course!

 

I had a special embroidery project I worked on, and had a little too much help from Jack....

Work from home days, self-motivation days, middle school pick-ups, and Finn and friends shenanigans!

Jake bought tickets to see Zach Bryan in St. Louis, some Cowboy boots on Facebook Marketplace, gathered up some college buddies, and made those precious college memories on a fun trip with the boys!

  

 

AND JACK!!!!

 

Week 2: March 8-14

Embroidery:

WFH:

 

Middle School:

   Always thinking this trip might be my last one to this school...

Math Project!

Basketball:

 

Took in some 6A State Championship basketball and THUNDER rolled up!  :)

WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING!!!!:

This was a GREAT and meaningful day!  There was no YES to the dress, but there was good conversation, fun food and drinks, friendship, love, and celebration!  And some surprise guests at the end of the 2nd appointment....  :) (And peep the MOMENT for the MOB sweater!)

  

 

 

 

 

 

JACK:

 

 

Week 3: March 15-21 - SPRING BREAK!

It was fun having Jake home for a week.  He had lots of doctor appointments, did all the Door Dashing (with Finn as his co-pilot), and had a good family time!

 

A cardinal - the same one that was here the day we moved into this house - visited us on the anniversary of Grandma Mary's funeral.  He is perched up on our internet receiver tower!

Mexico Joe's in Stillwater - Jake's FAVORITE!

A beautiful night, card games, and NCAA March Madness in the backyard.

YES PLEASE!

Newest needle and thread craft

And JACK!

 

 

 

Week 4: March 22 - 28

TVACC Book Club Adventure!

 

Last game night....

Finn received his Student of the Month recognition!  (Another trip to Sequoyah for me!)

   

WORK TRIP!!!

Started a new project on the plane...

AND JACK!!!

 

 

End of Month: March 29-31:

Due to Easter being the first Sunday of April, we moved Book Club up a month!  Easter themed, of course!!!

  

Redecorated the fridge doors for some end of the school year motivation!

AND JACK!

MARCH!  March allowed me to READ!  Travelling helped, but also just making it a priority!  Audio books + stitching is my new zen.   6 books, 1,507 pages...

"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman - 

          Coffee Creek Cover Girls (TVACC Neighborhood Book Club)

"The Cleaner (The Messes #1)" by Kiersten Modglin

"The Healer (The Messes #2) by Kiersten Modglin

"The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1" by Beth Brower

"The Liar (The Messes #3) by Kierstan Modglin"My Husband's Wife" by Alice Feeney - Coffee CreekCover Girls (TVACC Neighborhood BookClub)

"The Book Woman's Daughter" by Kim Michele Richardson

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