Author Archives: Matt Wright

On Monday, March 19th, 2018, I experienced one of the best moments of my life. It was Avaleigh’s first tee ball practice and my first time coaching baseball since 2009.  If you say I was in Heaven, I would say that is an understatement.  Baseball (coaching and playing) has been an instrumental part of myContinue reading “A Big Moment”

We are nearing the two month mark since your “Paw” passed away.  It hasn’t gotten easier, but I am adjusting to my new normal.  You have done brilliantly.  There are times you still ask for him, but those times come and go pretty quickly. Look, we all know it is going to happen.  One day,Continue reading “The Passing of Your "Paw"”

Girls, I’m dealing with an unspeakable tragedy, right now.  It is a hurt that is so real and so sad….and one that we must all go through. My Dad died. I just needed to type that. I haven’t said it, can’t talk about it….won’t cry about it. I don’t know why….guess because I’m trying toContinue reading “The Death of My Dad”

When you are in your 20’s and 30’s and you want to have a remarkable career, you better be willing to work your butt off. If you don’t work harder at this point in your life, you won’t get ahead. It will take you until your late 30’s or early 40’s to get there. BeContinue reading “Sound Advice”

My dearest Girls, As you grow older, you are going to learn a lot about Daddy.  Way back in my 20’s and 30’s, I coached.  I coached, a lot!  Every chance I got, I coached.  We started baseball in December, I coached during baseball season, and then would coach during the summer.  I coached myContinue reading “The Illusion of Choices”

My dearest girls, We have entered your Dad’s (and Mom’s) favorite time of year.  We are two days away from Halloween and that will be quickly followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas.  There will be so much for us to do in the coming two months!  Last weekend, we went to a pumpkin patch and aContinue reading “The 2017 Holiday Season”

Girls, I’m going to vent for a second and I want you to imagine me wagging my finger in your face.  That is exactly what I would be doing if you were here…. Show up.  Show up every damn day.  Life is full of challenges and you can’t be a chicken and hide.  Don’t sitContinue reading “Show Up”

My dearest girls, My new job is about three months old and I’m at it, again.  It never fails.  When you put yourself in positions to lead, you have to assume you are going to get criticized.  Regardless of the decisions you make and their intentions, you will never please everybody. But this reminded meContinue reading “Be a Woman…and Know What That Means”

Tomorrow is Father’s Day. Growing up, this day really wasn’t that big of  a deal.  We did the typical family thing, like give Dad a card and a little present…but  nothing major. This father’s day, I want to pay tribute to the man you know as “Paw.”  He will likely never see it, but youContinue reading “Paw”

I can’t believe tomorrow you are starting Pre-K.  . It seems like yesterday we were walking hand in hand as you were taking your first steps. Pre-K is a big deal. This is a huge leap in growth, responsibility, and life.  I’m not ready… I know you are excited and can’t wait to walk in those doors, butContinue reading “A Letter To Avaleigh on Her First Day of School”