Meeting Tim Tebow

Last week my daughter Jill, husband Tray, and Troy came by to pick up Sydney from my house. Bill had gone to pick her up from Kelley Smith and wasn't back yet. They had been at a Beta Club Meeting at Jenkins with Troy and were telling me all about it. Strangely though they were in an exceptionally good mood. They were smiling entirely too much. I knew something was going on, but was unsure of what. When Bill and Sydney came in Syd was bouncing off the walls telling everyone about her fabulous day. Mrs. Simpson said this, Mrs. Roth said that, yada-yada-yada. Jill finally broke in and told her to chill and let her tell us about their day. Tray had heard that they were giving away pictures and signatures with Tim Tebow on the radio. He just had to call in and tell them what he would say if he got to meet him. Tray racked his brain to come up with something besides thanks for the memories. After several tries he got through. His brain was sparking neurons to come up with the winning comment. Then he thought maybe just tell him about how much he has blessed his team, his fans, and his sport. He would love to have the opportunity to have him pray for his family. Well, he heard about some winners later in the morning, none were him. He ate lunch when his phone rang. He didn't recognize the number and didn't answer. Whoever it was they had left a message. To his surprise it was the radio station and he had won. He won an opportunity for the entire family to meet and have their picture taken with Tim. It was so exciting being that they are all such huge Gator fans, but even more than that they are huge Tim Tebow fans. Troy and Tray would watch the pregame to see what scripture Tim would have on his face. They would get out the bible and see what inspirational thought was on his mind for that game. What a fantastic role model...and they were all going to meet him. Tray had to drive all the way to Jacksonville to pick up the passes and the next day they would leave early to stand in a long, long, long line to have a picture taken with Superman. Sydney had made Tim a card, which was so sweet. It said, Dear Timmy, You are a Superman and we love you and God loves you. When she finally got there she gave it to him and he told her how sweet it was. They all got to be introduced and say hello, then have their picture taken. Troy was excited, but I think this was bigger that meeting a superstar from the movies, this was bigger than his first meeting with Santa, I think he was dumbstruck. After leaving the multitudes in the picture line they were sent to another line to pick up there pictures. It was a long day, but one they will always remember. Jill said Tim put his arm around her and she was never washing that shirt. Sydney said her shirt brushed against the Heisman Trophy and she was never washing her shirt either. Troy still hasn't had much to say, he just smiles anytime you ask about it. Sydney asked me yesterday did I think Timmy threw her card away when he got home. I told her with everything I have read and heard about Timmy I bet that card was on his refrigerator. She said, yeah and it was a pretty nice picture and he said Thanks. We want to thank you Timmy for being who you are, someone after signing autographs and taking pictures all day still could smile and tell a seven year old Thanks for the beautiful card. We Love You Tim Tebow!