This is hard. Friday my mom was admitted to the ER following headaches and cognitive issues. Tests quickly showed a large, golf ball sized brain tumor. Yesterday surgeons worked in tandem to remove it and she's currently in recovery waiting for the pathology report to come back.
A love letter to Philadelphia, its World Cup volunteers, and the countless people whose hard work has made this tournament experience as smooth and welcoming as possible (so far!).
For all the criticism and skepticism leading into the tournament, the city has risen to the occasion.
Well done, @FWC26Philly.
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📷: Carl Gulbish
The big mad I'm gonna be if this match also ends in a draw. I was making a silly little 4 game parlay bet that they'd all be draws, the payout was some $50k, and then I changed it because I was like "yea that'll never happen". And yet...
VisitPA has put out an official statement to all World Cup teams yet to play in Philadelphia. We cannot wait to see you but please for your own wellbeing, do not dress up the Rocky Statue 😂
Really hoping Freddy & co read their rental car contract and didn't get one with mile limitations or the ridiculous fees for crossing the Mississippi River.
Our plan for the coming days: We‘ll be staying in Texas for a few more days and return to Houston on the 17th for the Portugal vs Congo match. After that match we‘ll jump straight into the car to start driving towards Oklahoma City for the Ella Langley concert on the 18th.
My mom was standing in front of Jay-Z during opening ceremonies yesterday and didn't even notice. When someone pointed it out to her she shrugged and said "I couldn't care less...Ludacris on the other hand..." 😂