Author Archives: Matt Wright

Girls, We find ourselves at a strange time. We are facing a global pandemic. People are scared. They are buying all the food up, states are shutting schools down, people are being told to stay home. States and cities are locking down and not allowing people outdoors. It is definitely something that no one hasContinue reading “Fear of the Unknown”

The great ones didn’t just fall out of bed that way…. The best way to become a better person is to be better in all aspects of your life. That’s how you become a better person.  There is no way we become what God intended for us to be without change.  You have to changeContinue reading “The Battle of Self Improvement”

Each day we wake, we have a battle to fight. We find that battle in the expectations of our Savior.  For most of us, it is about working to have a bigger house, a better car, better clothes…that isn’t God wants us to wake up for each morning.   You can accomplish much and haveContinue reading “The Biggest Battle of Your Life”

Girls, It has been a while since I wrote on your blog.  I have started doing daily devotionals that you will be given one day.  However, I still want to write you letters…so I will keep this going. Since I become your father, I have been pretty clear on the fact that my job isContinue reading “You Make Me (Wanna Be) Better”

There is a song by Michael Bolton called Fathers and Daughters. Listen to it…take it in.  Describes so much of how I feel…gotta get back to work.  Love y’all! Dad

My dearest girls, Over the past few weeks, I have really wrestled with what makes people successful.  One of the most important things I have learned as a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent is that you must master the little things.  Life is a series of big events that are ultimately defined by the littleContinue reading “The Little Things”

Girls (especially Lindley), Lindley, your first two weeks of school were special.  I want to write about it…and I will. However, the start of your school career was shrouded in scandal for me.  I don’t really know what the lesson in all of this is…but I wanted to write about it so I try toContinue reading “Your First Day(s) of School”

My dearest girls, It has been awhile since I last wrote.  Things have been pretty busy for us.  We wrapped up Avaleigh’s first tee ball season, we are in the middle of swimming lessons, and we are getting ready for a Lindley’s birthday party tomorrow.  After that, we have a family vacation coming up toContinue reading “How To Stand and Fight”

Recently we went to Arkansas to spread my brothers ashes in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The day before we left I went into Atril  Fibrillation and spent the next 8 days driving while in this condition. While this condition is fairly common in older people, to let it goContinue reading “Uncle John's Version of Spreading Paw's Ashes”

Avaleigh, Today was your last day of Pre-K, year one.  Dear, you have grown so much this first year.  It is simply amazing.  Your speech is getting better, you know all of your ABC’s, you love to play outside, and you love the iPhone and iPad.  It has amazed me how well you have done.Continue reading “The End of PreK (Year 1)”