Now What do you really think?

Well, Kansas lost. Really I should say Northern Iowa won. They were clearly the better team.

I am not gonna lie...it hurts. The only consolation for me at this point is that my son came very close to going to Northern Iowa. Wouldn't that have been a fun win for him?

I still maintain what I wrote a few days ago. Kansas could get upset and I would be upset (I am bummed). I also mentioned that God is still in control (and He is).

Not sure where to go from here. Does this mean I cheer for KState?

Rapps Ready for Kamp!

The Rapp family decided to pull out the tents and campout.... in the living room. We all slept in the tents and pretended we were in the great outdoors. Colton didn't quite make it the entire night--- i had to take him to his bed during the night, but everyone else did great.
We had recently taken a trip to K-West and the boys LOVED being out there! As a matter of fact, Carter cried as we left because he was wanting to stay for a few days.
I told him, "Soon, Carter, we will be there to stay for the whole summer!" I think we are ALL excited about that! Hunter is wanting to "amp it up" this summer by waterskiing; Colton wants to do the white waterslide (mom and dad are gonna hold off on that one); Carter and Connor want to dominate the red slide!
Posted by Todd Rapp

March Madness: Nobody Like the Referee

I figure this time of year, I should go ahead and state some obvious things.

Number One: Kansas is at the top of the heap and is the number one seed of the number one seeds.

Number Two: Nobody likes the referee...except maybe his family, and sometimes, that might not even be true.

Number Three: Unless the Lord returns by Wednesday, it's obvious that things are not going to go like some expect them to go. (Most likely, that will be me. I always pick Kansas to win it all. I pick with my heart, not my head. Most years, it doesn't turn out like I expect it to and I walk away sad and frustrated).

Life is kind of like that at times. We all feel like we are at the top of the heap, we are in control, we are, should I say, feeling like the "number 1."

But that's not how things unfold.

There can only be one 'number 1" and I know it's the Lord.

At times, some may feel He is a referee that makes a tough call, or fails to make what we deem as a fair call, and things don't turn out like we expect them to, ala March Madness, to coin a phrase.

I am committed to two things these next few weeks. First, I surrender my right to the fact that the Number 1 seed of the number one seeds, may not win it all.

Secondly, I concede that God is in control, not just of basketball, but all of life. He has the right to make any call that He wants to make, or not make.

So in the end, March Madness is kind of like the madness of life. When we wake up, we might think all is okay, but in reality, there are upsets, turnovers, and seemingly missed calls that leave us baffled.

Fear not, God is still in control. To my recollection, He has the only undefeated team in the history of man. He always wins, and we can always trust Him.

Oh, and by the way, if you haven't decided on who to pick for winning it all this year, consider Kansas. After all, they stand for so many things that are wonderful about college basketball: tradition, the invention of basketball, great fans, and a funny little bird for a mascot who needs encouragement anyway.