A Post From Dad

September 14, 2008 will go down as an important day in the Parker household. I recognize three important birthdates for Bennett and future children. (1) Their actual birth date (2) Their acceptance of Christ as Savior and (3) The day they become Broncos fans.

Today, a new Broncos fan was born. As the Broncos-Chargers game went down to the wire, Bennett started eying the TV closer than he ever has. Sure, you could say he was interested in what his parents were interested in but it would soon evolve.

The Broncos were down 7 with only 30 seconds left and scored on 4^thdown prompting a loud cheer by me. Bennett was a bit startled by my cheer but Stacey picked him up and soon he too seemed interested in the game. As the Broncos made the irrational decision to go for two, I paced the floor and Bennett excitedly shouted “Go, Go, Go.” When they converted the two point to take the lead Bennett was excited, clapping enthusiastically and yelling “Yay!” (possibly somewhat prompted by Dad).

There were still a few nerve-racking plays left as the Chargers got the ball with seconds remaining in the game. I was focused on the TV saying “Let's Go Broncos.” From Stacey’s lap, erupted a “Go Gunk-Oh, Go Gunk-Oh.” Bennett was GLUED to the game clapping and cheering along with me to the happy ending. Even well after the game, Bennett kept saying “Go Gunk-Oh, Go Gunk-Oh” repeatedly and unprompted.

I grew up cheering for a gunslinger QB name John Elway. Bennett will grow up cheering for a gunslinger QB named Jay Cutler (or as Bennett says “Day”).



I guess you can call it the circle of life.