I sat down on the edge of the bed with notebook in hand.
I thought I was succeeding in life. I was 12 when my parents divorced.
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I felt like I did the night I met her: unsure of myself, deathly afraid I’d blow it. Shop Now, Follow the Guideposts special series, Overcoming Addiction Visit Now, How 49ers coach Mike Singletary found balance between his career and marriage, by Mike SingletaryFrom - Posted on Feb 17, 2011. You and the kids. He played 12 years for the Chicago Bears (1981-1992) and was a member of the famed ’85 team that trounced the New England Patriots to … But I didn’t realize how dissatisfied Kim was until that night at the banquet. As usual, I didn’t quit until I had won. And when I finished I said to her, “You’re my number-one priority. I was being honored in my adopted city as the best defensive player in the league. I’d wolf down dinner then spend the rest of the night watching film of the next week’s opponent and phoning teammates to make sure they were doing the same. In the 1985 season I’d helped lead the team to a victory in the Super Bowl. We talked about a million things—family, faith, our hopes, our dreams. A few days later we went on our first date. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak), Former Chicago Bears Mike Singletary speaks to the media Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 in Lake Forest Ill. following the announcement earlier in the day of Walter Payton's death. She liked me for who I was, not because I was a football player.
He was the play caller for the defensive unit of the decade, and though he might not have put up gaudy stats, it was his command and mastery of the game that held the team together and allowed the likes of Dent, Hampton and Marshall to play to their fullest potential. “There’s something missing from your list, Mike,” she said, touching my hand. “This is our night, honey,” I said. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy. Please check with your state registrar for specifics on voting in the upcoming election, as requirements might vary based on your voting method. Focus on what’s truly meaningful, I urge them. It takes willpower and hard work and focus.”.
You can imagine what the night was like. (Photo by Don Lansu/NFL Photos), Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary (50) and linebacker Otis Wilson (55) line up during a 12-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on November 23, 1986, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. I couldn’t believe it when she walked up to me. I thought. Mike Singletary did not have the physical attributes of many of his contemporaries and predecessors. But not as big as my wife and kids, in terms of who I am off the field—a man of God and a family man. I made All-Pro and felt things were falling into place for me. Songs (In Order of Use):Skyworld - AudiomachineEpic Battle - David RobidouxGames Viewed:1983 Bears vs. I can’t bear the idea of losing her. From this day forward that’s how I’m going to love you.”. Kim marched upstairs with barely a goodnight.
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The next year we had the first of our seven children.
“You have to be here for us, with us.
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