One funny story was when we were scrambling to get the seven Wogs to church, and I heard Bubba enthusiastically talking in his room. I stomped in there to tell him to hurry up and he shushed me and whispered he was on sports radio. He was like 10-years-old…. He was ranting on who he thought was the best tennis player in the world, and intelligently disagreeing with the sportscaster…WHAT? I went and asked Dan, when did he become a tennis expert?? Who knew?
I shouldn’t have been surprised that he would be unconventional with his marriage. Bubba doesn’t like hoopla and just wanted to begin his life with high school sweetheart, Emily with no big fanfare. On Leap Day, February 29, 2024, just Bubba and Emily went to the clerk of court and quietly got their marriage license. Boom his new life began privately, just the way he wanted it. Thankfully, we did get to have a fun family dinner with his favorite, Taco Lu, so at least I got a new picture with our new addition to the family!
To say I am proud of my son is such an understatement. I am feeling mostly thankful for the choices Bubba made in his life. He was unlike any teenager I have known, and my life’s work has been working with teenagers in some capacity. I admire his inner strength and fortitude. When he believes in something, he is all in. When he was campaigning for a presidential election, he stayed out on the side of the road long after I left. I drove down to where he was after dark to check on him and he wouldn’t come home until the polls closed. I love his patriotism and that he knows more about our country and politics than most adults I know. He gives me hope for our country!
He has recently blessed me with a grandpup, Doug Pederson Wohlgemuth (named after the Jag coach). He is quite the dog dad. Bubba is so strict but DougieP is so well trained. For some reason I am not allowed to babysit. LOL! I know he will make an amazing Dad one day! It has been a true honor to be his mom and to watch him grow into a respected, loved and admired young man. I am not sure I know anyone who doesn’t love Bubba. I think everyone will agree, to know Bubba is to love Bubba. I just pray he always stays true to Bubba's Way!
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