He followed coach and the boys all over the field. Learning new plays and

how/when to blow his whistle.QB

Coach had the team come out to the middle of the field and kneel down. This is when I told them about Kael's story then Coach and Steve presented Kael with a ball (signed by all the players) and a "Hit" hat. They have only given 4 away this year and Kael got the 5th! They are given to players that have struggled but stepped up and made the neccesary 'plays' to succeed.

Go Kael!!

Coach 'A's' wife showed up at the end so I spent a while visiting with her. She lost her dad just 5 months ago to cancer (he has battled the last 13 years). I enjoyed the visit. As we were leaving one of the players stuck his head out of the locker room and said that Coach wanted to see us in his office! Gary and Shauna had to leave so the kids and I went up to see what he wanted. He led us into his office and then gave us t-shirts and sweatshirts! He told me he was glad that we came and that it is something his team needs to see. As we were leaving one of the other coaches stepped out into the hall and gave the kids a pizza. What an unforgettable experience! It truly was AWESOME! That Saturday the Ag's played Hawaii (in the pouring rain). Steve invited Kael and Matt down to the sidelines to be with the team. While they were warming up they let Kael out on the field and had him lead them in the 'Haka' (Hawiian war dance). They had him do the team cheer and then hoisted him on their shoulders to pack him off the field! I am so glad that Matt got to experience some of it. He really is the BIGGEST Aggie fan (even his dad admits that Matt may be a tiny-bit bigger fan than he is . . . I think it's a toss-up!)

In the hall stood the famous 'wagonwheel' (BYU and the Aggies pass it back and forth according to who wins when they play. BYU has had it for the last 17 years. Ya! Pretty sweet victory this year so I couldn't pass up the chance. I think I let out a squeal when I saw it!! To bad the two BIGGEST Aggie fans (Matt and his dad) were not even there to witness it!)

Thanks again Grandpa and Grandma Leak for this AWESOME experience!