RIP Bill Moyseyuk, RIP Grandpa Bill, Rest In Peace…….

   
I loved Jason Lindner before I met him. I had sourced him the fall of 06 and watched his stats through the season, with each game and a good showing I would cheer and when he had the inevitable crappy game, I was heartsick for him. Right after Christmas I told Bo that something must have happened as he wasn’t playing, a few weeks later Bo contacted him to find out that Jason had suffered a severe injury. Jason was the consummate player as he told Bo that “I am ok with the backup goalie playing, he is good and I am not ready, what is most important is, who is the best goalie for the team.” I was never more impressed with a young man’s attitude, and have never been more impressed with anyone else’s.

    I first met Grandpa Bill when he came down with Jason and his Family in April of 2007. I have never met a grandpa that loved, nor was more proud of, a grandson more than Grandpa Bill. He came with a folder of pictures, articles and memorabilia of Jason and would share it with anyone who would listen and look. We looked, we listened and we fell in love with Grandpa Bill. Bo especially loved his stories of how hockey used to be. Bo and grandpa Bill forged a friendship that was strong and true and built on a mutual love of hockey and of course, Jason Lindner.

Grandpa Bill not only became a great fan of UVSC/UVU hockey, but a fan of Matt Beaudry, Head Coach as well. Bill was supportive and helpful not only to Matt, but gave his friendship willingly and spontaneously to General Manager Lisa Beaudry. He was kind, helpful and ever ready to give advice. He supported us when others abandoned us, he was there and rejoiced with us when we were proven to be honest and upfront in our dealings during our time with the hockey team.

Bill Moyseyuk, professional hockey player, professional hockey scout, devoted hockey fan, devoted grandpa and devoted friend. I will miss him like crazy.

Winter's Itinerary in India............

February 26 leave slc , fly to chicago, fly to new delhi
Feb 27 arrive new delhi 9.30 PM
Feb 28- new delhi
*red fort, jama majid, karims, nizamiuddin shrine, wedding market, old delhi tour/spice market

mar 1- agra, jaipur, vrindavan
*taj mahal, city of widows

Mar 2- jaipur
*ajmer fort, kerala massage, monkey temple, bollywood movie, court astrolger

Mar 3, 4 - bikaner
*karni mata rat temple, camel trek - camping in desert

Mar 5,6,7- jodhpur
*mehangarah fort, meheranis textiles, maharajas uncle, bishnoi village tour, dance and cooking lessons, service

Mar 8- train to haridwar/rishikesh- 23 hours

Mar 9,10,11, 12- rishikesh
*kumbh mela festival, rajiji tiger safari, yoga, village visits, rafting on Ganges, service


Mar 13-train to  new delhi- fly to goa

Mar 13,14,15,16- goa
*goa beaches, fisherman, visit to old Goa, cathedral visit

Mar 17,18, new delhi
*ghandi museum, street kids volunteering, final shopping trip

Mar 19- fly home

BABYGURL

Our family's babygurl is Winter. 

We only treated her like a babygirl when she was little. 

At about 9 years of age, maybe 10, she began to be a lifeline in our family. 

She is so accomplished, responsible and well, just plain gorgeous.  Winter has been Tuffy's little momma, she has been his anchor as I worked hard to manage the hockey team, and then navigate attending college. Neither Tuff nor I, nor her poppa could have done any of this without her!


Yesterday at 11am, Winter left with her high school for a 3 week long humanitarian trip to India. All of us are in culture shock. We miss her immensely. 

I must say that Winter had so much help pulling this trip all together. She worked all summer 2009 and made nearly a thousand dollars for her trip.  Family and friends helped too; Sara, Grandma Betty & Grandpa Steve, Uncle Jim & Aunt Pleasant, Dee, the Teeters and Pat. 


How can I begin to thank everyone for their love and support. 

Winter will learn so much, she will gain so much insight, she will be a different person because of this opportunity and experience.


I dropped her off and I just stood there, I didn't know what to do. I wanted to go with her, I wanted to talk with her! The only thing that I was able to do was hold onto Kathryn LeBaron whose boys go to Walden School of Liberal Arts and are going on the trip and walked in with Winter.

Next time though, I will definitely make her take her phone, at least a text that says, we are off and ok, that would have helped me let go better.


But now she is gone and the only thing I can do is wait, wait to hear from her, wait to read her comments and wait until she gets home. 


She has started her own blog, as this is the first of her BIG adventures, feel free to drop in and leave her a comment! The World with Winter.    Enjoy!