Mike and Kyle were playing hoops in an AAU tournament in Christiansburg so they missed out on the fun, but Uncle Chad, Pops, and Clayton joined us for a fun day of VT hoops.
Pops may have started chemo this week for his chronic leukemia, but ole "Spider" Gilmore still had some energy for some one-on-one before his energy ran out. Pops is now taking two doses of oral chemo at home per day. So far he is doing okay with the chemo, and we pray it continues that he can keep up with his grandchildren while in treatment. We covet any prayers for our precious Pops as it appears it is his turn to fight the Goliath called cancer.
David taking it to Ahmed Hill during a little one-on-one. These players are so genuine and real with these special needs kids.
Of course David had to go catch up with Coach Buzz and give him a handshake and a hug. As a special needs momma I will never be able to convey to these players and Coach Buzz how much these kinds of opportuities bless my heart. Because of stupid cancer and his ongoing kidney issues, David has a laundry list of things he cannot do now. When Coach Buzz provides these kids an opportunity to be apart of this team through Buzz's Bunch my heart is so happy and thanful.
Yeah, even Uncle Chad fell in love with this precious little girl with Down Syndrome. She stole everyone's heart!!
David is getting too cool and old to pose for pictures for me anymore but he loves to take selfies on my phone! Ha! Even Coach Buzz took a selfie with David.
Of course David has thrilled to see his Hokie bff, "Sef Alwen" (Seth Allen) and he stuck to him like glue. Our whole family is rooting for this amazing and crazy guy who has such a big heart.
After the shoot around, we all went into the game and cheered the Hokies on to victory over Grambling State. It was a fun game because Dave's favorite "Sef Alwen" started the game and Justin Bibbs was on fire shooting 7 three pointers!
After the game we hung around and visited with Seth's parents while we waited to say a final goodbye to Seth Allen. As Coach Buzz was walking off the court to attend the post-game press conference, he yelled for David to come with him. Uncle Chad followed closely behind, and realized that David was allowed to sit beside Coach Buzz during the post-game interview!!! What a cool experience for our guy! Coach Buzz even asked him to say who his favorite player was and of course he said "Sef Alwen!"
Later that evening as I was scrolling twitter I stumbled across this AMAZING picture of our boy and Coach Buzz that some sports reporter had captured. What an amazing moment for our boy and he announced to his Daddy this morning before church "Dad, I am famous!"
Coach Buzz, you will never know fully the blessing you are giving these kids when you include them in the men's basketball family. From a blessed momma I sincerely and humbly say thank you. Go Hokies!!
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