Football/Soccer
My dad and I got last minute tickets and went to Allianz Field to watch Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo. We won 1-0. It’s great to be able to do more stuff now that I’m in my fourth week after the surgery.
It was too late to purchase parking online (all looked sold out) so we thought we’d see if we could find wheelchair accessible van parking in a lot near the field. It looked as if there were a lot of accessible parking spots available in the lots but since we hadn’t purchased parking online we couldn’t park there. We ended up finding a street spot where I could drop the lift about a block away. So, free parking is always good.
The stadium itself was amazing. We sat close to the Wonderwall fan area – so it was super charged with energy and excitement!
United is my favorite US team and AFC Wimbledon is still my favorite first love. Maybe someday I’ll be able to go see an AFC Wimbledon match in person! Until then, it’s United FC to watch live soccer!
Bear that Shines
Guess what? I got an email that said this, this week:
“You have been selected as a 2019 Manitou Days Bear That Shines! Earlier this year we requested nominations of people who lived in our school district who have made an impact in our community, with the goal of recognizing 22 Bears that Shine (one for each day of Manitou Days). Your name was submitted with a description of why you deserved this award.”
So, if you’re in White Bear Lake on June 13th, stop by Marketfest. I, along with the other Bears that Shine, will be recognized at around 7:15 at the Gazebo in downtown. Watch for more info about this on the Manitou Days website.
I am honored that the person who nominated me recognized how I try to make an impact and be a voice for inclusion in my community. Thank you!
Recasting
I’ll be sedated on Thursday to get my casts replaced. Hoping to see my toes again and that they’ll scratch my legs before putting the new casts on! Please, scratch my legs!!! Ever notice how your legs itch even more when thinking about and writing about it?
Justin Smith Writes 
Great photo of the field and congrats on scoring tickets!
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I remember Jim’s broken arms in casts and how itchy it was for him. I’m glad you went to the soccer game to take your mind off of it. And they won!
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Justin, dude—I cant believe you didn’t lead with that awards post! #alwayshumble. Glad life is getting back to normal. I love reading your posts.
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