It's over...the 2024 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas...the participants look in the rear mirror as the lights fade and the skyline of "Sin City" recedes...Good bye, hopefully, till next year. Most people have NO idea about the 100%dedication it takes to qualify for this huge multi-million dollar event, and most people couldn't do it. Whether you're a professional calf roper, saddle bronc rider or whatever the event, each qualifier has given up a "normal" family life, 8 – 5 job for the nomadic life of chasing world champion dreams – some make it, most don't. I remember vividly what it took for me (and away from me) to strive for excellence and acceptance as a world class announcer, On the road 260 days a year, NOT home for family birthdays or functions, sitting in an airport while my wife is sitting in the stands cheering our kids on, calling home late at night to have Deanne tell me all the local news and then hanging up the phone and teary eyed wishing I was home. I did it because I wanted to be one of the best...and I was. Would I do it again??? I don't know. As I write this, I look at the Hall of Fame plaques and awards on my wall and my buckle case filled with Career Memories...I don't know. Its Christmas, and I do know that sitting next my lovely wife gazing at the Christmas tree, means more to me than anything,...ANYTHIING! Enjoy your family this Christmas and if you're like me, be thankful for "Gold Buckle dreams" you chased, but now, slow down and love your family like there's no tomorrow...there may not be.
Merry Christmas!
God Bless
Zeb Bell
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I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.
Dear Lord: Please Bless and heal this land with your grace and power.
Help us to realize YOU are in charge as you were, as you are
now and like
you'll be in the future. Forgive us for "straying off the trail" of what's
right
and what's wrong and help us to appreciate what you've blessed us with,
the greatest Country in the world...America!
In Jesus Name.....Amen
Please read Proverbs Chapter 20 vs. 24.
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God Bless and Fly the Flag!!
Zeb Bell
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