It’s about time, isn’t it? And it looks like she has enlisted a ghostwriter — her daughter, Mychaela, begins this week’s entry. You’ve been waiting to hear what “Mama Sayz,” and here it is. Don’t forget to read until the end, though. And I’ll do an end-of-the-season “Post Mortem” later this afternoon…
Hey, its Mychaela! Unfortunately you wont be hearing from my mother since somehow she got me to write the blog this week. Had a bit of a writer’s block but I guess I’ll start from here…
Last Sunday we went to Zuckey Bowl and had a party for my little brother Malik. And of course, Mike and a few of the other players had come to join. I had a lot of fun, especially watching my mother attempt to bowl. Michael cheated most of the time because of the simple fact that his score wasn’t higher than everyone else’s. But in the end, we all enjoyed ourselves. And a secret that I bet no one else knows is that Jacob Pullen is a very good bowler…
I finally received my learner’s permit earlier this week. I was so excited to come home and show my mother and the rest of the family. But I think they are a little afraid of me driving after having to teach me how to ride my scooter. I think that’s why Dymond has been putting off giving me lessons. But don’t worry, I’ll learn…
As you all know, on Friday we took a trip to Kansas City for the Big 12 Tournament. Malik and I weren’t able to watch the game in the gym. But we did get to find out what college basketball is really like by visiting the College Basketball Experience. I actually had a good time for a person who doesn’t enjoy playing the sport at all. I participated in my first 3-point shootout, which actually wasn’t that bad.
Spring break started and I was so ready for it. My uncle came to town for the tournament, but since our trip got cut short he came to Manhattan to see how we were doing since we left the East coast. So we showed him around our little town and, of course, my mother had to take him past the K-State Super Store (as she does with all our visitors)
I made another trip back to Kansas City Sunday morning to pick up my cousin Jakira. She’s a bit younger than me but every time we get together the party begins. Like yesterday – we took another trip to the bowling alley. And it was so much fun. I actually invited Malik to tag along with me and my friends. But who knows what we have planned for the rest of the week.
(J-MART NOTE: But hold on, just when things were going smoothly…)
Well, folks, I thought I was going to be too busy to do a blog this week with everything going on as far as the tournament. Since Mychaela has been wanting try out her skills, I asked her if she wanted to give it a try and she leaped at the opportunity… Not too bad, but we all must remember that this is “Mama Sayz”! Let me just elaborate on the topics that she touched on…
Yes, we did celebrate Malik’s 10th birthday with a party at Zuckey Bowl in Manhattan. It actually almost didn’t happen because of the long drive back from the Iowa State game. The only thing that kept me driving was imagining the disappointed look on Malik’s face, and the thought of him complaining once again that “I’m not meeting his 
needs…” So I pushed on. My XM radio failed me so I was left with scanning the AM frequencies, looking for a sports channel of some sort so I could listen to the North Carolina-Duke game. All I could
find was some high school games and another station talking about politics – YUCK! So my ride was even longer because Malik and Tiffany were in the back of the car playing video games and watching DVDs with their headphones on. To avoid being in total silence, I just listened to Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott & Beyonce, my favorite trio of female singers, all the way home.
Waking up the next morning, I felt robbed! Getting home after midnight and losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings time, I was really not in the mood for anything 
outside of the house but I suddenly remembered that I ordered a yellow sheet birthday cake with butter cream icing – my favorite, by the way – and that was all the motivation I needed. So after everyone was ready, we were off to Zuckey Bowl to get our party on! We had two lanes – one for Malik and the birthday party kids that had bumpers on the sides and one for the rest of us who didn’t need the bumpers – or so I thought! Lil’ Mike started complaining from the very beginning. First that his shoes didn’t fit right, next was, “Why is my name listed as Lil’ Mike when I’m bigger than Big Mike?” and then he wanted to know why the little kids get to have bumpers when they clearly didn’t need them – not more than he did, anyway. And to top it off, when he realized that he was the worst person listed on our side, he decided to even things up by cheating… When it was Jake’s turn to bowl, Lil’ Mike would roll a ball down the lane to knock Jake’s ball. When Dymond or Ron Anderson took a turn, Mike would come from
behind and bump into them or pull on the opposite arm. I had to bowl by looking over my shoulder because Lil’ Mike just wouldn’t lose by himself. He even marched all the way down to the pins to throw a ball and even though he knocked a few pins over it didn’t register because the lane sensors detected a CHEATER on the premises. Even though Mychaela tried to make a joke about my bowling, she definitely doesn’t know what she was talking about because I do recall getting a couple of strikes and some spares. All in all it was a lot of fun just to hang out with the kids even though we couldn’t figure out won the game but we could definitely tell who LOST!
Yeah, Mychaela came home with the slip of paper stating that she can go to DMV to obtain a learner’s permit… Well, let’s just say that I folded it up and tucked it into my wallet for safe keeping. That’s one adventure that I’m not too eager to tackle at this point. For her 16th birthday, we got her a cute little pink motor scooter that she has ridden maybe three times. And when we had to teach her how to ride that, whewww! Let’s just put it this way… BIKE FOR SALE! (lol!)
By now, we all know the outcome of the Big 12 Tournament. We were in, then we were out! Enough said. Since we didn’t have enough tickets for our entire group of people to attend the Texas A&M game, we decided to rotate by letting Mychaela and Malik go to the CBE. Mychaela brought her camera but neglected to remember the battery, which was back in Manhattan charging so their memories were not captured. During Saturday’s game, Calvin and Tiffany were going to try to find some tickets to make room for Mychaela and Malik. Well, that plan was cut short by DeAndre (Jordan) and the TAMU gang… Oh well, better luck next year!
We headed back to Manhattan Saturday morning and brought one of my baby brothers, Arty, and his girlfriend, Keysha, back home with us. They came in for the Big 12 Tournament and decided what the heck, let’s head west. Yeah, I did my usual just as Kayla stated. We hit the GTM store. Why not? Everyone wants to represent K-State and what better place is there to find the latest purple fashions? They stayed overnight and I made breakfast in the morning. Since it was Keysha’s birthday, I suggested getting a yellow cake with butter cream icing (imagine that!) and by disguising it with “Happy Birthday Keysha” no one would ever know it was really for me! I thought that was really clever, if I must say so myself…
If anyone ever saw me with Arty, they would have to do a double take. He’s about 5-foot-3 and I’m 5-foot-11. He gets all of that height from our mother, who is a whopping 5-foot-1. Go figure. Growing up, he used to get so mad because I was taller than him, mostly because he loves basketball with a passion. But I couldn’t help it if he fell in the wrong end of the gene pool. He’s the family compact giant… LOL!
Well, I still have one house guest. My niece Jakira is in town visiting for spring break. For someone visiting for only a week, her bags look as full as they did when she came out here for the summer to keep Mychaela company. I need to check to make sure that my other brother Johnny did purchase a round-trip ticket… But it’s all good. I love to have her over any time because she occupies Mychaela. Oh, and by the way… There’s no partying going on… Hope you’re reading this, Kayla – NO PARTYING!
O.K., I’m going to reply to a few comments this week so here we go…
FROM: Nick
WHEN: March 7, 2008
I believe the rumors that go around are started by KU people hoping to get you and Mike frustrated enough to leave KSU! KU fears Mike, as well as they should, so it is great seeing them shake in their boots. Anyway, I think in 3 years when Mike is done with college and goes to the NBA you should keep doing “Mama Sayz” so that we can hear about his NBA stories. I don’t like the NBA but I will definitely follow his career and the careers of the rest of the Wildcats! Go State!
Nick,
Rumors are just that… rumors. Some people live for them and others get hurt by them. I take them for what they are worth, which is nothing! At the least they can be entertaining, I guess. Don’t worry, I plan on writing “Mama Sayz” for quite a long time, with some changes later down the line…
FROM: Damaris
WHEN: March 7, 2008
Just wanted to say thank you to all of the KSU basketball players, coaches and staff as well as the great KSU fans we met while in Manhattan. Max, Grace and I really appreciated the warm welcome we got and loved being part of Senior Night.
Go Cats!
Awww!
Damaris, you sound like you’re getting a little SENTIMENTAL! Quit it! LOL! I’m glad you and the kids enjoyed yourselves… Come back anytime, really…
FROM: Alan
WHEN: March 7, 2008
Mrs. Smith,
Thank you for sharing your time and treasure with us in Manhattan, Kansas. It has been a tremendous experience for my family and I to watch Mike play ball in Bramlage for the past few months. Whatever next year holds, we hope that it works out best for you and your entire family.
I wanted to catch Mike after the Colorado game; but know it has to get tiring having to sign your name endlessly. Having said that – sorry this is coming – is there any way I could get Mike to sign a card for my daughter – she wants to take it to show-and-tell — and sign her dad’s #30 KSU jersey – he wants to hang it on his wall forever — ??? Sorry, I shouldn’t have waited until the last game to try and I know the both of you have a TON on your plate without worrying about stuff like this. If it’s not possible, don’t worry… We won’t forget watching him play this season, and we thank you and your family for sharing that with us.
Alan,
I am sorry that you didn’t get the opportunity to meet Lil’ Mike personally. Try contacting the basketball office to see if it is willing to set up an end of the season autograph signing for ALL of the players… Just a suggestion, not a promise.
FROM: Marcus
WHEN: March 7, 2008
This is the first time I’ve read a “Mama Sayz” segment. It is a powerful reflection on why Lil’ Mike is the kind of person that people like to be around. It’s obvious that Mama’s family is her No. 1 passion. Mrs. Smith, you are a wonderful role model. It’s no accident that your kids have turned out to be the citizens that they are. Stand up and take a bow. You deserve it!
Now, I’m going to blush! No, seriously, I consider it a honor to share my family with everyone and to be appreciated for doing something such as taking care of your family makes it so worth it.
FROM: Kato Tarver
WHEN: March 8, 2008
Fatima,
Just wanted give you kudos (!!!) on the great job you’re doing with your blog. I read it all, and the stories are warming and hilarious as anyone knowing would expect. It’s great to see you and the family having fun in the Little Apple.
KATOOOO!!!
Where have you been? My contact information is still the same… Reach out. I hope that you are doing well and I’m glad that you are reading “Mama Sayz.”
FROM: KSUfan4ever
WHEN: March 14, 2008
Hi there! I’m new to your blog and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading about your family. Being a K-State student I’ve always enjoyed football season but your son has made me a HUGE basketball fan! It’s always great to see you and your family supporting Mike at the games, too. But I was wondering… What kind of camera do you have? I’m looking for a new one and yours takes great pictures. Thanks! GO STATE!
Welcome aboard! I love my camera, too! I got it from Best Buy (with the two-year accidental warranty plan, I should add). It is called the Panasonic Lumix. It has 28mm wide angle lens and – get this – it zooms 10x. I love this camera. I take some great shots of the Wildcat bench from our seats at Bramlage, which are right near the tunnel entrance. Love it, love it, love it! I barely am caught without it… That’s why the guys in the basketball department call me the PAPARAZZI!
And we’re back, NCAA Tournament, Omaha-style!
I know this is an extremely long entry but since I haven’t submitted to J-Mart yet (I know he would have held it hostage anyway because he is busy with tournament stuff… What nerve!) I figured I’d add a few more things to it while sitting by the pool watching Tiffany and Malik pretend they are pirates.
I don’t know why but the true impact of the win over USC has fully hit me yet. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great win and with that being said, it’s always good to see the guys in purple pull out a “W.” There were so many people there to support both teams but, of course, the purple drowned out the crimson red. It was still no different then a win at 
Bramlage. Now I feel as though I’m being held hostage in Omaha because there is not much for me to do here… Boy, do I miss Manhattan! That is familiar territory for me. I just like being able to know where I’m going without my GPS. I want to be able to lounge in my bed without someone asking me to leave so that they can make up the bed that I’m going to get right back into. What’s the purpose? Why couldn’t we have another game today like they used to do when Lil’ Mike played AAU ball with the D.C. Assault? Oh well, the NCAA makes the rules and all we can do is live by them, right? I wish I could find a mall here with a shoe store so I could buy some some cute little red pumps, click my heels and magically return to Manhattan… There’s no place like home!
This morning the kids and I had breakfast with Luke (Winn) from S.I. and I must say that they were on their best behavior. So fortunately I don’t have any food fight stories for you.
I’ve been keeping in touch with Monica Smith-Malone, mother of Duke’s Nolan Smith, and Kim Jordan, mother of Texas A&M’s DeAndre Jordan, throughout the game by text messaging so that we could know what’s going on with our boys’ games. We all had nail-biters but we all came out on top. Yeah! To be perfectly honest, I love the rush you get when the games are so close and at the very last second when the final buzzer rings and we are the WINNERS! There’s nothing like it.
Well, after reading the local papers and surfing the internet I think I’m going to drag my
two pirates out of the pool and look for the Pullens and hang out a little bit. So I’m going to end this for now. Oh, before I go, I need to know from EVERYONE if you want me to continue blogging after the basketball season is over. I mean, I don’t want to interfere with other sports and maybe another parent of another sport would like take the torch. (J-MART NOTE: Oh, I don’t think we’re going to be doing this with anyone else.) Just throwing that out there. If so, I will and I’ll provide that e-mail address I mentioned in an earlier “Mama Sayz.”
Oh, one more thing, I want to say thanks to one of my co-workers. Without her, this NCAA run through Omaha might not have been possible. You see, Mrs. Judy Thoman and her husband Del were able to baby-sit my precious little Ss. Thanks so much, Judy, and NO, you can’t keep my puppy, no matter how cute she is! LOL!
OK, that’s all (as if it wasn’t enough) from Ms. Smith for today. I wanted to pass along that she is having a nodule on her thyroid removed today at 1:30 p.m. at Manhattan Mercy. She doesn’t seem too concerned about it, but she doesn’t want visitors. But if you wanted to send a card, or flowers, I’m guessing she’d be cool with that.
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Mama, please keep the blog going after the season.
Mama, I would love to keep seeing Mama Sayz as long as you are able to provide it. We fans all too often only get to see the players from afar, and never get to really see what they are like as people. As a father of four with two aspiring future Wildcat players (about 7 and 15 years from now)it is refreshing to see the human side of our great student athletes. My heartfelt thanks go to you for being willing to share your experiences with us and remind us that there is much more to our beloved university and athletes than what we see on TV and read in the paper.
Hey Mama,
You better keep blogging!! ;o)
These blogs have been a wonderful experience, and it’s been such a pleasure to read your thoughts and comments on everything (and I do mean EVERYTHING!!) throughout the season. I know there have been, and will continue to be, questions regarding Mike’s decision regarding the NBA. I would just like to say that the entire KState community has been blessed to have you, Mike and the entire family involved with KState this past year.
Regardless of Mike’s decision, he’s been nothing but a class act every step of the way and that comes directly from a strong family. His desire on the court and presence as an ambassador for KState basketball and Kansas State University is a direct reflection of the values you’ve so clearly instilled in him, and we’re so very grateful for that.
I’d like to personally thank you for your efforts to reach out and be part of the KState family…going all the way back to when you first started posting on KStateFans.com following Mike’s recruitment. Even then, we knew you were special! And it’s continued all the way through til now.
I wish you, Mike and the rest of the clan all the best in the coming days as you weigh your options and take the right steps for your future. You;ll always be Purple, no matter where you are!
Dear “Mamma”:
My first ever reading of your blog. Thanks, so much, for what you’ve contributed to Manhattan, KSU basketball, and the world for the rest of us. Literally thousands of fans have enjoyed watching Michael play for us this year, and your filling in the blank spots tells us “the rest of the story.” You sincerely have our eternal, unforgetable appreciation.
AntiqueWildcat’57
Please keep writing Fatima – we will be interested, now that you are and always will be an important part of the Wildcat family. Best of luck during the surgery and recovery – I hate things like that. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you!
note to J-Mart: Where should cards or flowers go? Basketball office? I hope Ms Smith will get to go home today or tomorrow -
I’m going to have to agree with the previous comments. I truly enjoy hearing about your family and appreciate the way you have embraced the Kansas State family. We are glad to call you one of us.
Mychaela-nice job with your portion. I hope you’re enjoying your time in Manhattan as much as we enjoy having your family there. I’m thinking maybe you should start up your own blog.
J-Mart-the idea of another parent from another sport giving us some insight into their families world isn’t a bad one. I don’t really have anyone in mind but I think it would be interesting.
Really enjoy Mama Sayz, thanks for doing this. I don’t watch the NBA, but will enjoy following Bill & Mike’s careers if & when they opt for that. No matter what, I hope you & your family stay in Manhattan & continue to update us with your Blog.
Mama,
PLEASE continue the blog! The 2007-2008 basketball season may be at an end for the guys, but the events in your family and the team are FAR from over! If anything, K-Staters are a NOSEY group! We want to KNOW!
This was a very special season, with it’s many ups, a few downs, turns and twists. What a great ride it was! It was a tough, disappointing ending, but our team played HARD, they never quit and Wisconsin is a quality, well-coached, talented basketball team. There is no shame in losing to such a team. Our guys and gals have represented our university with CLASS. It has been a pleasure and an honor to be represented by such fine young men and women.
There aren’t enough words to express our thanks for all the hard work of the players, the players families, the coaches and the program staff. We will continue to support them and we are all looking forward to the future, whatever it may hold for all of the K-State Family(of course, we all DREAM of Bill, Mike, Dave, Darren, Jake, Dom, Andre, Ron, Luis, Fred, Chris, Denis and Jamar leading us next season on an even more exciting, longer ride than this year!)!
Thank you & God Bless!
PS. We MUST have updates on driving lessons, birthdays, vacations, trips to the bowling alley, picnics at Tuttle Creek, video game challenges, cookies, BWWs, and many other events of interest!
I want you to keep doing the blogging. Maybe in the offseason since it is time consuming you could do it once a month. Hope everything goes well with your nodule at Mercy!
Please don’t demand my co-pay!!
Mama – please don’t take your blog away from us!
We love you and your family!
Mama Sayz, How can we ever thank you for sharing your family with us? Mike is amazing. Yes, we love his basketball talent. But more than that, we love him as a person. Since you’re his mother, that is the highest compliment one can receive. His quote from this last weekend, “I came to college thinking about myself. Now, when I step on the floor, I think about everybody. The players, the coaches, the trainers. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the team as much as I did. I’m a Wildcat for life. I’m always going to be a Wildcat, no matter what my decision is. One year, 100 years, 500 years from now, I’m always going to be a Wildcat.” We are all part of the K-State family and we understand that he GETS it. Thank you for your caring as well. Do not stop blogging. We love you.
I would absolutely love to continue reading these! They have been really great. It’s not everyday that we get to take a sneak peek into a magical life like this.
Thanks!
Would love to continue to read your blog. You do have a way with words and your stories are so warm and homey, it makes the reader feel like they really know you and your family. (And in a way, we kinda do.)
Mike’s public persona is one of a genuine, humble, really nice guy. It’s easy to see where that comes from. We’re so glad you guys enjoy Manhattan and K-State and we love ya back.
You have our prayers for a speedy recovery! Time for a little pampering from your roommates. Please continue the blog. I’ve been missing my “fix” over the past couple of weeks, I can’t imagine what would happen if I would have to quit cold turkey! It wouldn’t be pretty. I speak not only for myself, but also for my mother and aunt (who lives in Virginia BTW) whom I have to send a link each time a new edition is posted. I am also praying that you and your family get some much needed privacy in the coming weeks. Thanks for all you do and as always GO CATS!
I hope you a have a quick recovery and get back to writing very soon. I’d love to continue reading “”Mama Sayz” during the off season. Thank you again for all that you have shared with us during the basketball season. And while I hope you and your family, (Lil’ Mike included) will make Manhattan your home for a little longer, I do wish you all the best of luck if this does turn out to be the end of the ride for you guys in Wildcatland. It takes a lot of courage to share your family’s life with the whole world, but I has been great to read about you and Mike and all of the rest of your family. I hope you have enjoyed being a part of the Wildcat family as much as I’ve enjoyed being a part of yours through “Mama Sayz.” This season has been a wonderful experience, GO CATS!
Mama,
Greetings from Old Town Alexandria!
I just want to say thanks to you for sharing such a great kid with us. Mike is a great player, but he is a great young man too. And thanks to the enitre team for a great year. It was great to watch all of these guys go out there and give it all every night. Thanks guys!
mom, do you ever brag to other mothers that your son is Michael Beasley?
i would.
Yes! PLEASE keep blogging and telling stories about your family. Mike seems like a very funny person, along with the other members of your family. I enjoy reading about them!
Hey, Mychaela! We loved your writing contribution. Way to go, girl. Good luck during your track season.
thanks so much for doing the blog! good luck on your recovery and please tell malik happy late birthday! also good job mychaela! WE LOVE YOU MAMA!
You know Mama, while I know that Mike will need to make his own mind up here in a few weeks, I’m sure that the city could make arrangements to rename Sunset to Beasley Blvd. if he would only put in three more years. I mean look at it this way, how long did Bill Snyder have to put in to get a highway and a stadium named after him? We’re just hoping, and praying for 3 more. Please put in a word for us would you? It’s nice to have you and your family in Manhattan!
Hey Fatima!!!
Well tonight they are reporting that Coach Martin is pretty sure that Michael is going pro. I can’t imagine the mix of emotions that Mike, You and your family must be going through right now. I just want to wish Michael and ALL of you good luck, happiness and best wishes. You all are like the royalty of KSU. I am so happy for Mike and his family , but at the same time, I am very very sad. I haven’t cried about anything KSU since Bill Snyder retired. God, how we will miss him. One year to us seems like a huge tease. But at the same time we are all so thankful that Michael (& you) chose Kansas State.My gosh, thank you , thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!! Please keep your blog!
Mama,
Please don’t stop writing. We love you! You have done such a great job. Your writing is so funny and entertaining. You are a funny, witty writer. Maybe you have found a new calling?!??! I bet you would be fun on a girls night out!
Best of luck to you, Mike and your family in whatever ya’ll choose. You will always be a part of the KSU family no matter what!
Mike and the entire 2008 Basketball team thanks for all the memories this year!
P.S. Mychaela did a wonderful job, you should be very proud of her! I also have a teenage daughter and I know what you mean. They tell me that they will grow out of it. Let’s hope!!!!
Mama Beth
What a run, hope it isn’t over but I am a realist. Now what a really hope is that the run of “Mama Sayz” continues as long as you are willing to share your family and life with us. You do such a wonderful job with both your family and writing about them – it is almost as if we are part of it. Thanks for sharing your life in Manhattan with us and hopefully it will continue where ever life takes you.
Boom Boom
I just discovered your website, and I love it. Your family is really amazing. And I have to say that you are “SuperMom”. I am a single mom too, but with only a four-year-old. I don’t know how you do it with five kids. I’m impressed.
Following the team this year has been so much fun. The team has some great guys representing KSU. It’s so nice to be able to get excited about K-State basketball once again. They are a team of outstanding athletes that present themselves as good sportsmen too. They have made K-State fans everywhere very proud!
Tell Lil Mike that my four-year-old daughter has become a K-State basketball fan this year because of him and Walker. She can pick out which ones they are on t.v. She can tell Walker because of the headband. And Mike, I’m not sure if that’s because he’s such an outstanding athlete, or because she thinks he’s the greatest because he likes Spongebob! Just yesterday she saw a guy in Wal-Mart with a Spongebob shirt on, and out of her mouth comes, “Do you think Beasley has a shirt like that”? I showed her the “Insider segment” on k-statesports.com, and now she loves to imitate him by raising her arms and saying “Go State.”
Please continue your blog. Best of luck to your family and Mike makes his decision.
I discovered your blog about midway through the season and I thoroughly enjoy your insight, your openness and your positive outlook. We have all benefited by your presence in Manhattan. I have been a Cat fan for so long that bleeding purple is a way of life. I remember the great days of basketball at KSU and the enthusiasm that they generated. However, I don’t remember another year where the basketball season was at such a fever pitch. Feeling the passion and team spirit that has accompanied this team throughout this year, has been wonderful. On another note, I wish that the press would allow college students to make decisions based on their hearts and encourage them to experience the full scope of being 19, in college, young and not pressured to make life decisions at such a tender age. I know this decision is a big deal, but I remember the days when college basketball years meant something totally different. Adult decisions and responsibilities come so quickly to kids these days, I don’t envy what this must involve. I know that the kids can always “go back” and get their degree, but they will never be this carefree and young again. I admire the job you have done with your children, from the first time I heard Michael speak, I knew he would be a perfect fit in the Manhattan area. I wish you the best with the choices you have to make. I wish you good health and positive news. I also hope that you will continue this blog, it is such a breath of fresh air. Thanks. Sherri ;o)
Thanks for the wonderful insight. You and your family are nothing but a “class act”. I can only imagine what you and your family might be going though with such an important decision to be made. My son lives in the same dorm as Michael and he has nothing but good things to say about Michael. He is just one of the guys and that is a compliment to you. You are to be commended for raising such a wonderful young man that has represented the university so well. God Bless you!
Thank you for your posts all season … I look forward to them and would love to see them throughout the year! Best of luck with your health!
Mama, thanks for sharing your thought and insight on this fantastic season as well as your great family. Just a bit of advice, you may want to stay around Manhattan a bit longer so Mychaela can learn to drive in a smaller town where trafic will not be that bad. If you plan on following lil’Mike to an NBA city maybe you both should just wait a year so Mychaela feels comfortable behind the wheel:) Thanks again for sharing your K-state experience with us. Keep up the good work and have fun doing it.
Hey Mama,
I just wanted to say that my parents took me to see Lil’ Mike play 3 times this year and it was SWEET!!!:) We’ve had fun watching him and the rest of the Cats claw through KU!:) What an awesome season! GO STATE!!!
Mama-
Please keep blogging even though the basketball season is over. I don’t like baseball and enjoy reading your blog so much. My son, a KSU student, is getting ready to turn 20 and when I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said “Beasley for one more year.” Anyway, God Bless and whatever your family does thanks so much!
Hey Mama! My name is Troy Heck. I have been a K-State Fan since the early 70’s. I have enjoyed watching your son play for this team. I myself have 3 sons and a new baby girl, wow, what a blessing they all are. My sons, my wife, and I are all huge Beasley fans, (our youngest boy is 4 years old, and calls him Beezey). We have recently moved to Tulsa,OK from Kansas, and we are planning to come down to Manhatten for the K-State spring game on Saturday, April 19th. I have a favor to ask. I was wondering if my family( my wife and kids) could have the chance to meet Michael and take a picture with him and get his autograph? It would make their “wish” come true. If you would like to email me with your response or information I would appreciate it. P.S. I enjoy reading your blog, keep up the good work. Troy purplestadium@yahoo.com