Jeff and I met Robert/Andrea/Brodie in Starkville for the MSU/U. Florida Football weekend. It was full and fast! My (Cathy) dad was being honored that afternoon before the football game a the ribbon cutting for the MSU Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team's new locker room. He gave a very generous donation that rendered the Team Room named after him. Dad remained anonymous for a very long time until the administration twisted his arm to put a name with a donation to encourage others to give. If you think about it, it does make giving more personal and challenging when you know people that are generous. I asked dad why the ladies basketball team...His response: "They need it. They do a great job with the ladies in coaching and investing in them as student athletes...They don't get the press that men's teams do and they deserve it..." So Robert, Jeff and I went to the ribbon cutting and were very proud of him. We got to meet other donors, Coach Sharon Fanning, some of the team as well as the President of MSU, Dr. Mark Keenum, who is a native of Greenwood, MS. (We went to the same elementary school!) Love Small World Experiences! Dad, thanks for demonstrating generosity...I know the Lady Dogs appreciate it!
We had the thrill of being a part of the largest crowd in MSU history at a football game in Davis Wade Stadium for the Florida game. We fought hard and were proud of the Bulldogs. Keep an eye out - the team is improving! Don't overlook the Dogs - we might bring an upset!
Of course there has to be a cute Brodie pic...
For those interested...the bathroom has final touches so there will be one last post in the next couple of days to show you the final result. It looks so great! We are very excited and invite you all to Chateau Carver for a shower or flush! :)
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