Sorry for the delay! New York was yet again an amazing weekend. Even though the trip was longer, it’s impossible to cram so many facets of the wonderful city into a short amount of time. My friends and I were able to enjoy a day of shopping and a Broadway play. It was great once again to see my family and perhaps the best part was getting the first snag of all the new Hope Foundation merchandise! I usually wear my dad’s jersey on Sundays but last game I sported a Hope t-shirt just to spread the support to the rest of the family. Jersey or no jersey, the Jets game was great to attend because victory is always fun! I can’t wait for tomorrow because this week has been a tad stressful. Not only for me, but for everyone else, as I got a phone call from my mom struggling with the grueling fourth grade curriculum my sister presented her with that evening. Oddly enough, this has also been a big realization week for me. I’ve been writing for my school newspaper here in Charleston and was asked to cover the recent volleyball games. I now know what it feels like for Dad to deliberate about retirement, as I watch girls my age playing a sport that I sadly had to let go of after years of work put into the sport. While my volleyball career wasn’t exactly that of an NFL veteran, I found nostalgia in almost every aspect of my game coverage. I could not imagine dad watching his life-long career via sidelines or behind a desk. However, we all know his career won’t last forever (even though sometimes I wonder…), but it’s hard to imagine the end. It will be even more real on that first kick off of the first game without number 4 in the QB slot. On a lighter note, I’m looking forward to being able to see my family again and everyone should check out the new merchandise! It’s all entirely too comfortable and the cause for the cure can’t be beat!
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Britt, I was so happy to see your dad win another game as a Jet the past Sunday! I've also written columns for my the Stylus, which is the paper at Park University, so I can understand what you're going through. I went through the same thing when I watched a basketball game. Well, I hope you had a great fall break! Go JETS and have a good one!
-Nikki
My daughter and I LOVE the new Hope gear!! In fact, she has a lot of it on her Christmas list. My hubby is a Packer fan, but I chose to continue to support the Favre family and all that you have all been through. So to show support for both Breast Cancer and football, the jersey is perfect! Would love to post a link to the Hope Foundation on my blog.
Britt, My suggestion for a new Hope item would be audiobook of your moms book. Its a question we get our library all the time, is her book on tape as we have a big display of the book this month..
GO Jets and enjoy hearing about the adventures in the Favre world.
WOW you have an amazing way of bringing it all into perspective. You are a wonderful writer.
And I will most certainly be checking out the gear. My son is a HUGH fan of your Father's.
Brittany: Your posting is so insightful--about yourself and about your Dad. It is Christmas Eve here in Iowa, I wanted to tell you and your family how proud I am of what you all have accomplished this year. It was a rough year and many unfair things happened to your family. I hope your wounds are healing.
I think the press is getting critical of your dad and he does not deserve it one bit. He has done a great job turning the Jets around this year and I applaud him.
I want you all to know that for every one criticism out there, there are a millions of us who love your family and Brett who do not agree. We understand the heart and soul Brett brings every Sunday and I know a lot of that is because he knows he is loved by you and your sister and Mom. He is also loved by millions others, including me!
I love the new Hope merchandise. I am hoping Santa brings me the necklace of both Hope and #4. It is beautiful.
I hope your holiday is full of Joy and you are surrounded by all who love you. Well, not all--where would you put the millions of us out here whose lives have been touched by Brett Favre? Also, where would you put all of us who find solace in watching the love you all have for each other.
Happy holidays!
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