Saw Reid at Ridgedale Chammpps tonight (all Stanford gear on) for what looked like a nice family + extended family dinner (must have been 20+ people). I was busy trying to get the kids going on our way out the door and just happened to look up and see him sitting right in the middle of the crew.
As a Gopher fan, obviously the news today was really disappointing for me. But seeing him with his family got me to thinking about my own kids and how I'd feel if they are fortunate enough to have the same options when they are Reid's age. I also thought about what a long road it must be for the families - all the youth tournaments, games, practices, time in the gym, car time, flights (nowadays)... Today was the payoff for the Travis family.
Again, I just caught a quick look at Reid as we walked by, but he was just sitting there, completely relaxed and with just a great, quiet smile on his face, and just taking it all in (it wasn't a loud gathering at all; just a quiet, but happy group). I'd imagine I'm as far removed from Reid and his family as one can get so of course I know nothing about what kind of kid he is or what his family is like, but even from that quick look it was obvious this was a really special night for a 17/18 year old kid and his family.
I don't know... I'm disappointed he's not going to be a Gopher, but seeing them tonight made me feel really happy for him and his fam.