Happy Fathers' Day...and Geaux Tigers!

I know that you are coming to this blog to read about my trip in Italy, but I am going to ramble a bit about the great man that is Dad...so bare with me. I hope yesterday everyone got a chance to talk to their fathers and wish them a Happy Fathers' Day. I was glad I got a chance to talk to my Dad before he initiated his traditional Fathers' Day ritual of falling asleep while watching the U.S. Open. We talked about LSU baseball and I sympathized for his fallen Hogs...until I remembered the past two football games between the schools, then I don't feel too bad! But it was good getting to talk, especially about baseball. My dad was the Jason Varitek of our back yard...he has the bruised ankles and shins to prove it. Actually, I went home about two weeks before school ended this semester to visit and we went into our backyard to throw a bit for old time sake...I have never seen a 50 year old man move faster than when a low fastball came at my Dad. But he still has it. I cant tell you how many times we have gone through this practice, but I can tell you that I will never forget the afternoons growing up and the Wagnon motto of "Do your best, forget the rest." See, baseball was my first love, and he knew it. Long before the female gender came into play, there was me, my dad, and a poor tree that was hit so many times that it finally fell over (with a little help from a hurricane). Anyways, another Fathers' Day has come and gone, and since I only got to talk about 10 minutes with my dad instead of spending the day with him, I just wanted to talk a little about Dad. So Dad, I know you will be reading this soon while you are at work and I want you to know that I love you and I can only hope that if God graces me one day with a son, then I will be able to give him what you have given and still give to me. Happy Fathers' Day to you and every other father who might stumble upon this.

So back to business, we have 4 days left on the campus of Bologna. We are making some great contacts and really getting close to these people. One of the greatest things about this place is, even after we leave, I know the people we have met and the connections we have made are going to continue. Today we had lunch with one of our friends who I might have already told yall about, Filippo and two of his friends. One of the national staff came with us and got his information as well. It is a good feeling when you know that God is doing something special and you are a part of that. I want to thank you for your prayers to this point and just continue to pray that, in this last week, we will make a lasting impact in the lives of these students to where they will continue meeting with the staff here after we leave. God is so great. God Bless...Ciao!

P.S...GEAUX TIGERS...BEAT TEXAS!