A couple of great shots of Zach's first at bat for Resurrection Christian School, in Loveland, Colorado.
Showing posts with label Zach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zach. Show all posts
Monday, April 02, 2012
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Samples' Family Update
It's about time for an update. I have not written on the blog for quite some time. Those that blog know that there are periods of time when you can post multiple thoughts everyday and then there are periods of time where there is just no motivation to write anything. I don't know if I'm feeling especially motivated today or if I'm just feeling a big guilty for having not written in so long. Either way...here I go.
I'll start with the family. Tina signed a conract with Kregel Publications last week to write a book with one of her dear friends, Dena Dyer. Both Tina and Dena (I like the way that sounds) are gifted writers, teachers, singers, etc. They both have husbands who are hoping to ride their coattails all the way to the top. This will be Tina's first published book and the Samples' house is praying for much success. We plan to take the book on the road and to teach it wherever possible. When the book is finished and the release date is anounced, I will certainly be letting you know (and asking to come to your church to teach it as well).
My oldest son Jaren will be marrying his fiance Jillian towards the end of this month. It will be simple and small wedding in the mountains. Jillian is in the Navy and they will be relocating to San Diego. I've never been to San Diego but I look forward to visiting. I hear that it is a wonderful place with great weather. In the meantime, Jaren continues to teach guitar and to play in his band, A Texas Tragedy, with his brother. They recently opened for Sheridan at a small venue in Littleton.
Zach, my youngest son, is changing schools. Next week, he will begin his junior year at Resurrection Christian School. He has been at Windsor for his entire academic career and so this a pretty big deal. Rez will allow Zach to improve his grades and to get ready for college in a stronger way. He is also excited about playing baseball for Rez. Two years ago they barely missed winning the state championship. We're looking forward to dedicated christian coaches who want to build strong character into their teams. Zach is also looking for a car--something around $500--that runs, would be great.
As always, we appreciate your prayer. We feel like God is doing a great work through our church--Grace River. Many lives are being transformed as we continue to try to be a safe place where anyone can come as they are and find hope and healing. I'll share more tomorrow (or the next day...lol).
I'll start with the family. Tina signed a conract with Kregel Publications last week to write a book with one of her dear friends, Dena Dyer. Both Tina and Dena (I like the way that sounds) are gifted writers, teachers, singers, etc. They both have husbands who are hoping to ride their coattails all the way to the top. This will be Tina's first published book and the Samples' house is praying for much success. We plan to take the book on the road and to teach it wherever possible. When the book is finished and the release date is anounced, I will certainly be letting you know (and asking to come to your church to teach it as well).
My oldest son Jaren will be marrying his fiance Jillian towards the end of this month. It will be simple and small wedding in the mountains. Jillian is in the Navy and they will be relocating to San Diego. I've never been to San Diego but I look forward to visiting. I hear that it is a wonderful place with great weather. In the meantime, Jaren continues to teach guitar and to play in his band, A Texas Tragedy, with his brother. They recently opened for Sheridan at a small venue in Littleton.
Zach, my youngest son, is changing schools. Next week, he will begin his junior year at Resurrection Christian School. He has been at Windsor for his entire academic career and so this a pretty big deal. Rez will allow Zach to improve his grades and to get ready for college in a stronger way. He is also excited about playing baseball for Rez. Two years ago they barely missed winning the state championship. We're looking forward to dedicated christian coaches who want to build strong character into their teams. Zach is also looking for a car--something around $500--that runs, would be great.
As always, we appreciate your prayer. We feel like God is doing a great work through our church--Grace River. Many lives are being transformed as we continue to try to be a safe place where anyone can come as they are and find hope and healing. I'll share more tomorrow (or the next day...lol).
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Proud Papa Moment...
This qualifies as a proud papa moment. My youngest son, Zach, was called up from the JV baseball team last week to play in his very first varsity game. He was awesome! From today's Windsor Beacon:
"Rightfielder Zach Samples may have been new to the varsity baseball lineup, but he swung the bat like a veteran to cap off Windsor's three-game summer series sweep of Berthoud on Wednesday afternoon. Samples, who singled home Lance Harper in the 11-1 victory joined fellow freshman Patrick Fisher as the "call-ups" from the junior varsity squad to replace several varsity starters who were attending football camp."
Read the Entire Story Here
"Rightfielder Zach Samples may have been new to the varsity baseball lineup, but he swung the bat like a veteran to cap off Windsor's three-game summer series sweep of Berthoud on Wednesday afternoon. Samples, who singled home Lance Harper in the 11-1 victory joined fellow freshman Patrick Fisher as the "call-ups" from the junior varsity squad to replace several varsity starters who were attending football camp."
Read the Entire Story Here
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wrestling...
Just a proud dad post tonight. We just returned from a narrow 47-46 win over rival Walt Clark Middle School in Loveland. The boys have one more dual to go next week and then their conference play will be finished. Tonight was a big hurdle towards finishing undefeated for the second year in a row. Several tournaments will dot the landscape over the next month or so leading up to the state championship which our boys brought home to Windsor last year. Everyone is hoping for a repeat. By the way, it is rumored that this is the first loss that Walt Clark has sustained in their home gym. Zach brutally pinned his opponent in the first period.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
105 lb. Champion!
I'm fairly new to the world of Middle School Wrestling. My youngest son discovered the ancient sport last fall during PE. He decided to try out for the wrestling team and we have been hooked ever since. He weighs in at a hefty 100 lbs and is quick as lightening. I've taught him everything that I know about wrestling through personal interaction. My older brother taught me wrestling by pounding on me relentlessly when we were kids. Unfortunately, much of what I know of the sport is quite illegal (i.e. what I've seen on tv). I'm also an expert on roller derby but most middle schools don't yet offer the "sport". Zach, until recently, held the #2 spot in the 100 lb. weight category. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances he lost his #2 spot to a 95 pounder who was trying to get a #2 spot anywhere on the team. You see, only two players in each weight class get to participate in the varsity tournaments. It's a coveted position. So, he did the natural thing and challenged for the #2 position in the 105 lb. weight class. He won the spot and last Saturday, we traveled to Brush, Colorado for our first tournament of the season. The bottom line--Zach is the 105 lb. champion and I am a very proud father!
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