Robert Elling:  

Life ---April 2007 --- Well as we look back and see all the things you deal with in life you realize that in School you are only starting an identity that will last your life time. I can only say thanks to all the great people that I have come in touch with and the fine memories and friendships that were created. Some of you never got to really meet me other then in passing. If I could only relive my school years I would have done things differently and would have gotten to know more people and not have been so shy. I have realized in life that we are a product of our parents and it is only within us that can change the things you didn't like about your parents to make you a better person. I am married to a beautiful Wife and have three kids that have made me who and what I am today. I don't wish divorce on anyone, having to go through it with my Mom and Dad after being married for 38 years really sucks. Seeing how your complete ideas of family, beliefs, and commitment totally thrown out the window really made me step back and take note to how important your mate is, your family is, and how we only have our kids for a short period of time. My wife is from PA, who has the heart of gold and the love for the beach (Siesta Key here we come). My oldest daughter is playing fast pitch softball and will continue to play travel ball in Sarasota. I started a 14u team called the West Coast Rockets where she pitched but now she guest plays for teams out of Tampa. She started pitching last year and helped take Spring Hill to the 2006 Dixi...Expand for more