PBR Hands On - February 25, 2012

Tynan was a special guest of "Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation" at Saturday's PBR Hands On Event at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  We got a brief tour of what goes on behind the scenes, and met some of bull riding's best. Thank you to such a wonderful foundation for making it such a great experience.  Being an all day event, he was VERY tired and very uncomfortable most of the time. However we did have the opportunity to meet Cord McCoy, Cody Nance, Mike Lee, and Sean Willingham.  You've always heard....save the best for last....and indeed we did.  Just when we thought he couldn't take another minute, Tynan agreed to meet with Tricia Marchi in section 129.  On Friday night, Mr Jay Campbell with TYRS Rodeo gave us Mrs. Marchi's phone number who was more than willing to make a meet and greet possible for Tynan....and she did nothing less.  We had the pleasure of meeting both Guilherme Marchi and Silvano Alves.  It was definitely the highlight of our day.  Guilherme took Tynan through the fence and behind the chutes; and Tynan took to him like I did not expect.  He was awesome with Tynan.  He pulled a feather out of his hat and placed it in Tynan's hat.  There may have been a language barrier but we saw his love for children loud and clear.  Thank you to Jay and the Marchi's for making our PBR Experience one we will NEVER forget.

Guilherme Marchi with Tynan
@ PBR Houston - Feb 25, 2012

Guilherme Marchi, Tynan Chapa, and Silvano Alves
PBR Hands On at Rodeo Houston 2012

Sykora, Guilherme and Tynan

The Marchi's and The Chapa's

Mutton Bustin Fun

Tynan rode 2 sheep on Wednesday night and was crowned the Kingwood Champion. He did so good for a first timer. The crowd was amazing, and he was just lovin' it.  Lastnigt he was up in Caldwell, and was pumped up and ready to go.  He got ready, got on, and then he turned out his sheep.  BUT, he got some new hardware, and some prize money.  He hung on to his money all night long.  It would have probably been easier for him if the weather would have been a little better, but he still enjoyed it. And was NOT ready to leave.

The cowboys were amazing. This was a group of well raised cowboys, and cowgirls. This is how everyday life should be. They were all there to compete against the livestock and help each other out, and cheer each other on.  Lastnight's rodeo was a TYRS Rodeo Event. Good Luck to all who competed lastnight that will return today.  Thank you all for making Tynan's night as perfect as he would allow.  For the experience he may not have had otherwise, for the prayers, and for your generosity. Anyone at the rodeo who knew about Tynan, had just heard of him within a week's time.  It still melts my heart to see so many people open their hearts to our family.  The donations that we have received are greatly appreciated and extremley generous.  God Bless each and every one of you.

Tynan Chapa

TYRS Rodeo - Caldwell, TX 02-24-12

Tynan taking advice from a TYRS Leader, Boudreaux Campbell

Sykora Chapa(sister) hanging out at the bucking chutes.

Tynan Chapa in the bucking chutes with dad, the clown and Mr. Jay Campbell





Dad getting Tynan's helmet on.

We'd like to thank Jay Campbell

and the ENTIRE TYRS Rodeo Team

for taking Tynan under their wing lastnight

and showing him what it is to live the cowboy way.

THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU ALL