Master Josh Burgess

Last Saturday, Sept. 22nd, Josh had to "mid-term".

It was held prior to the beginning of a tournament in Rupert. I was excited that it was close to home so we could go watch him. I LOVE watching him in the art of Taekwondo.

The rank of Master has several different forms that have to be demonstrated in front of a judging panel of other Taekwondo Masters.

I was so impressed with the students who showed such respect to their instructor to come to the tournament early to watch Josh and show their encouragement.

Those who would be competing later in the tournament or not.

Pretty darn neat.

So, I tried using my camera to video Josh doing part of one of his forms and his board breaks.

Have you ever been videoing and can't tell if the camera is taping or not?

Yep, have a couple of minutes of the floor, walls....

But trust me, the board breaks were 

AWESOME!!!

Congrats Bud, I love you.

You are a great example of a real gentleman, friend and an amazing instructor.

Happy Birthday

I still remember this day so very clearly.

Today my son Josh turns 29 years old!

Isn't it funny that I can't remember what I did 2 days ago but 29 years ago...

No Problem.

Happy Birthday Josh!

I love you so very much and am honored to be your mother.

Happy Birthday Josh!

It is hard to believe it has been 28 years ago that I first got to see Josh's face.

Josh's 1st birthday was celebrated in Spokane, Washington at

Grandpa & Grandma Angle's.

Josh's first birthday cake when we decorated with frosting and not

fondant.

Oh, what a party you had...but that is the way Grandma Geneva did everything...

the biggest and best...

Josh got a cool western outfit for his b-day too.

The same week that Josh's had his first birthday he also took his first steps.

Ro and I were setting on my mom's kitchen floor and off you went.

Happy Birthday Josh, I love you!

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

Josh's Teakwondo Studio Web Site

Josh has a new web site!

Check out Burgess' Intermountain Martial Arts

Somethings never change...
I do not know if I could be any happier.

What Happen To March?

This is one crazy week.

You know of Jared's Birthday and Josh's amazing testing to earn his 5th degreeBut what you might not know is that Kira and Sergio left San Miguel Tucuman for a 15 hour bus ride to Buenos Aires to apply for Sergio's visitor's visa....PLEASE pray that he will get it. They interview Friday morning.that is has hit me that Derek will be home in 6 weeks!!! I do not know what airport we will pick him up at ....but we will have him home in no time!

that after 2 "normal " visits to the hear failure and transplant group at IHC in Murray and after spending 8 hours in the office...I will be back in the hospital's cath-lab and then hang out while they work on my weird blood. THIS THURSDAY! I was just really glad that this last week for St. Patties that Red Box had a free video code...and I sat in my front room with my blanket and Iced diet pop and laughed until I threw up while watching this movie! That is 5 thumbs up!!

and Yes my insides are still working on my 3 meals a day of "Ruben" sandwiches.

All I know that I am so tired this week....already....

to watch Josh go through that testing was very emotional for me.

praying that Derek will not have any regrets from his time on his mission, and that he works hard for the last 6 weeks.

and my prayers for Sergio and Kira to leave BA with Sergio's visa in hand so that they can come visit us in the fall.

With all the test that they are wanting to run this week....I almost think I am ready for them to be here...especially is my heart failure has really taken a turn for the worse

Anyone want to put out their hand for a prayer circle??? I will even say it.

CONGRATS BUD!

Today Josh tested for his 5th degree blackbelt...and now stands with an elite group of men and women in the HTF able to have the title of master of Taekwondo. He stood with his mentors and those that trained him.

He declared him self ready to earn his next rank He did his forms

one steps

sparing and board breaks at 3 stations

I have cried at one of Josh's testings, he had the color belt rank of Brown belt, when he did not break his boards. It killed me to see him not complete something he had worked so hard at and then have to wait for the next advancement testing to try again

and I have cried at a couple tournaments when he was hurt.

But, today I cried as I watched my son soaked with sweat...shaking from exhaustion...and near tears too. When Grand Master Jack Pierce announced "Mr. Burgess you passed"

Josh there are no words to tell you how much I love you or how proud I am of you today.I remember you as a white belt saying "if I do all of my testings I will be a 5th degree blackbelt when I am in my 20's...that is a long time, but I want to be a Master in Taekwondo someday."

Today is that day!

I love your:

Courtesy

Integrity

Perseverance

Self- Control

Indomitable Spirit

and your dedication to those you love and your love of Taekwondo. Your family, friends and your Taekwondo students are lucky to have you in their lives.

I love you bud...~MOM

Josh has to wait a year to be called "Master"...but he has earned it!

My Greatest Chistmas Gifts

For me...well, I have to say, my favorite thing on Christmas is talking to my children.

Josh and Ali came over Christmas morning. It was fun to share part of their "first Christmas".

Kirk and I have had one child or another on an LDS mission for the past 3+ years. When you only get to talk to your missionary on Mother's Day and Christmas that phone call becomes pretty darn important. Derek aka Elder Burgess was having a nice morning and was enjoying his box of goodies that arrived via Santa's USPS.
and though Kira's Christmas had not arrived in Argentina yet...
we had so much fun visiting with her and Sergio via the computer.

I had an awesome Christmas...

with my 3 amazing gifts...

Josh & Taekwondo

I have been asked why I put Josh in Taekwondo when he was younger...

I did it because he was small, quiet and was being picked on a lot at school.

Not because I wanted him to be a bully, but because I wanted him to learn to have confidence in himself.

and what an amazing adventure it has beenJosh aka Mr. Burgess, "Teacher", Mr. Josh is now doing the same thing for other students.

Teaching the Martial Art of TaekowndoJosh enjoys "forms", basically they are self defense moves done in a specific sequence.
and though he is very good at sparing it is not his favorite thing to do

His weapon of choice...

The Bo Staff

His talent...

Flying!!Butthe HIGHER the better

Josh has always been respectful...and so that part of the Art came natural to himDon't get me wrong he likes the metals Though now he would rather just watch his students compete at tournaments

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Twin Falls, Josh mid-termed in preparation to earning his

5th Degree Blackbelt. He still has 1 1/2 years until he can test for 5th Degree and the

title of Master

But over the past 14+years I still get nervous at belt advancements, testings and tournaments

He is finding new ways to break boards

but everyone looks forward to watching him FLY

His respect and support to his Senior Instructors and students is close to unmatched.

Josh and I have traveled as he competed in National Tournaments and Demo- Team Competition

Kirk would stay home with Kira and Derek.

So, it was extra nice to have him at this next step of Josh's Taekwondo journey.

Love ya Bud...

You still have the Eye of the Tiger!