Albany "Special Olympics Basketball" Jacky

Jacky and his friends Mark and Trudy

Jacky doing the pose small fellow 6'2"

The offical Team photo "The Shamrocks"

The weekend of March 28th off we went to Albany NY for a basketball tournament. I had never been to Albany before, and was excited for the trip. Jack's back was not well nor his knee so I did the driving. Down through Tupper Lake to Long Lake and Blue Mountain Lake to Indian Lake and them finally the curves stopped and we were on the Northway "87". To say it was a beautiful ride is an understatement. At this time of year you can see all the beautiful things you miss when all the foliage is out. Lakes and cottages and beautiful mountains. The Adirondacks are truly beautiful.

I packed a cooler and we ate sandwiches on the tailgate of the truck. Brandi thought this was terrible, but it brought me back to when I was younger and this was a common practice for our family. My Mom would always pack lunches and we would go on rides. We never knew where we would end up !! These are some of the fondest memories of my life as a child. We did this in the car and sometimes on snowmobiles. So cold needn't bother you. I had an incredible childhood. I still take rides when the world seems to be resting on my shoulders..It makes the world better. I have passed this love on to only one of my children "Jacky" he has been after me to go now that most of the snow has passed !!!

On to the tournament. Great games where played by all and Jacky got a couple 3 pointers. YEAH Jacky!! These games are always so much fun.. These special individuals bless my life in more ways that I can say. Thank you to them and all who work to make these possible.