March Madness, Part Two

It's Friday, another week almost finished. But, what a week! In my almost fifty-nine years I have never been so emotionally wired. No, that's wrong. I felt like this four years ago when my wife said she's leaving. But, other than that, it's a real roller coaster ride. Life, enjoy it while you can. Why am I so wired? It's simple, my life is being torn apart between the sorrow of my mother's rapidly declining health(my dad called and said 'why aren't you down here?') and the joy of my son's basketball success. Too bad I can't just schedule these things better.
Yes, Glenbard West is two more victories closer to a trip downstate for the IHSA ClassAA Basketball Championship. Unbelievably determined, Patrick and his teammates are playing at a level that I knew existed. If they beat East Aurora tonight, they will be in the Sweet Sixteen. Only a real basketball addict can appreciate just what that means. Sometime I'll double back and explain why the tournament success means so much to me. Right now, I'll just enjoy the ride!