Back on My Grind

What's up everybody? I hope that you are in good health and spirits when you read this. I am sitting here typing in a somewhat fatigued manner. It has been a busy week to say the least! A little bit of everything went down this week from my charitable efforts, to contract discussions(interests), to bigtime baby news! So here it goes.
This past weekend I was able to sit down with our foundation's board team and get some really good things accomplished. I was up late last Friday night putting together the finishing touches of my meeting address. I wanted to make sure that things ran as efficient as possible. I am happy to say that it was a success, and that the JJ Miller Community Fun Day is well on its way to being even better than last year's event. We also had a chance to grab some great food from the buffet line at Small Town's Calabash Seafood Restaurant (Delicious stuff). I could have eaten all day but then nothing would have gotten done. Anyway, I want to quickly thank our Board Team.
Speaking of teams, I had a chance to speak briefly with my agent, Mr. Craig Mckenzie of Higher Vision Sports Amg. He had some really good things to tell me about possible countries and teams that I may play for next season. I am not at liberty to mention the exact names of these teams (i am sure you guys understand), but I will say that France, Italy, Spain, Lithuania, and Turkey are all in my sights for next season. I know... I know... that is pretty broad, but believe me when i say that as soon as we narrow things down a bit I will let you know, lol. This business is crazy sometimes.
And as for business, I also had an opportunity to attend a business luncheon where multi-million dollar CEO Floyd Williams was speaking. My lovely Aunt invited me to sit in and listen to some interesting investment ideas and ownership opportunities of what I think may be very beneficial to my career after basketball. Its funny how here in the south everybody loves sweet tea, right. However, in this luncheon that was held at the prestigious Prestonwood Country Clubhouse, there were elegant glasses full of unsweetened tea!!! I mean do rich people not like Sweet Tea?? I was a bit reluctant and uncomfortable to add the sugar to the tea right there at the table, but I wanted some sweet tea. So y'all know what i did, LOL!! Besides, it doesn't matter how much money you have if your not comfortable right? Plus i got money too :)
Now how do I earn my money? On the basketball court! Which is why i got back to my workouts on Monday. Let me just tell that my body is sore and has been sore since Tuesday morning, and will probably continue to be sore throughout the weekend. This is a small price to pay to be the best. I have to dig deeper, push farther, and work harder than everybody else. We are EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS over here baby!! I hit the weights on Monday for a little over an hour, followed by drillwork in the gym for about an hour and a half, some conditioning, poolwork, and stretching! This goes on all week long! However it is Friday and now I get 2 days off, lol.
NOW TO THE REAL NEWS!! Monica and I attended our first prenatal visit here in the states on Thursday. We received news that caused us both to be a little concerned. The baby is completely healthy, however we found that Monica may have an incompetent cervix. We were immediately sent to a specialist for some more test. We arrived at the office in Wake Medical Center and got the answers we needed! As it turns out Monica's cervix was shortening and she needed to have a cerclage. Now, I was very in tune with what was going on. As soon as the doctor said that there was no real risk to Monica, we both elected to have the surgery. So early this morning around 4 am, I was up and at it. I was getting Monica situated, Prince settled and we were in the Day Surgery office at the hospital by 530am. Needless to say, my mother -in-law beat us there even though she had to travel for an additional hour and forty five minutes to get to the same place!!! Anyway, the surgery was performed and everything went well!! Monica will be on bed rest for a while, which means that all the duties fall squarely on my back. I know... bummer right!! But it's cool. I can handle it! The better news, however, is that because we had to get these special test ran, we were able to find out the sex of the baby!! Can you guys guess what it is????? Don't worry I am going to tell you. ITS A BOY!!!!!!!!! WHEEEWWEEEE!!! I was so excited!! I don't want it to seem as if it had been a girl that I would have been disappointed. But when I heard that it was a boy I could have done a back flip!!! haha
So listen I am sorry for the lengthy posting this time, but I had a serious week full of emotions (anxiety, excitement, joy, fear, pride, etc.). So as i close this week's post and get ready to head to the gym for the last workout of the week, I want to thank you for stopping by and sharing in my life's normal adventures. Please keep me and my family in your PRAYERS! and always remember to EXCEED EXPECTATIONS!