Author Archives: Matt Wright

My Dearest Girls, I left this morning. I will be gone for two days. I wish you were here.  There is nothing like leaving your family behind while you are gone. I miss you terribly and I haven’t even been gone four hours. Bad thing is I will only be gone two days and I’mContinue reading “I Left You This Morning”

Dearest Avaleigh, I hate Frozen.  I wish you would “Let It Go.” Kidding…haha…kinda…not really.  I’m serious. I will love you today, tomorrow, and forever, Daddy

I guess that I can hold youone more time before you grow.And tell you that I love youso that you will always know.Please let me tie your shoe again.One day you’ll tie your own.And when you think back to this timeI hope it’s love I’ve shown.Can I help you put your coat on?Can I pleaseContinue reading “Can I Hold You?”

Girls, This is by one of the best coaches I have ever studied…hopefully later in life y’all will read some of his teachings… This is your first game, my child. I hope you win. I hope you win for your sake, not mine. Because winning’s nice. It’s a good feeling. Like the whole world isContinue reading “What Parents Should Say”

Avaleigh and Lindley,  As you are are going to figure out, your Daddy is a huge sports fan. I love the Cowboys, Braves, Red Sox, Hogs, and those Marked Tree Indians. While I love sports and these teams, the thing that I love most about sports is all of the things away from the fieldContinue reading “Role Models (1/18/15)”

There was a time when I thought I had to use force or aggression to get my way.  Whether it be coaching a team or working with students, yelling, pointing people in the right direction…it was just an issue of force.  Let me tell you what I have learned over the past couple of years….Continue reading “The Strongest Force of All (1/16/15)”

Dearest Avaleigh, I don’t know what you have done to me, but you have turned me into a mess. Before you were born, I think the last time I shed a tear was when I looked at your Mom on our wedding day.  Babe, I can’t begin to describe the beauty the came from yourContinue reading “Bountiful Blessings (Jan.6, 2015)”

My dearest Avaleigh, First, let me begin by saying that we just had a great Christmas. It was your second Christmas and it was so much fun. The toys, the family, the look on your face when you saw what Santa brought you…but this is more than about Christmas.  These letters (or this blog) areContinue reading “The Biggest Lessons I Hope I Teach You (Dec. 31, 2014)”

 I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. IContinue reading “I Wish You Enough (Dec. 4, 2014)”

Dear Avaleigh, My heart is heavy. I hope I do right by you. I hope I live up…measure up…to the expectations of a Godly father. I hope I do your life justice.  I encounter tough things in my job. I see a lot of heartbreak and unfairness. It hurts me to know that you willContinue reading “A Rough Day (Dec. 4, 2014)”