Everyday Hero Travis Bryant

The world is full of everyday heroes who sometimes go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of life. Because of this, I decided to create a series of interview posts about the everyday heroes I come in contact with.

Today’s post is very special to me because I’m interviewing the love of my life and husband Travis Bryant. Words can’t express how special he is. I’m so grateful to the Lord for giving him to me, and I wouldn’t want to make this journey through life with anyone but him. Other than Jesus, he’s my best friend. In addition, he’s my soul-mate and the one person I trust above all others. Without further ado, please welcome my…

Everyday Hero Travis Bryant

Tell the readers of this post a little about yourself and/or your family.

I am the only one in my family NOT born in Texas. I am the youngest of 4, born and raised in Northern NM. I met the love of my life in college (that’s YOU, Babe!) and we have been married for nearly 33 years. We have two sons, a daughter-in-love, and two GRAND KIDS!

They are definitely GRAND! What hobbies do you enjoy?

Golf, although I haven’t been able to enjoy that much recently. I also enjoy hiking andcanoeing, but mostly spending time with family.

If you could spend time with any person–past or present–who would you choose? What would you talk about?

I would love to be able to sit down with my dad again, play a round of golf, laugh, take in a Texas Rangers game and talk baseball.

What’s on your bucket list?

I would love to take in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago, and Dodger Stadium in LA.

What’s something that not very many people know about you that you’d like them to know?

When I was 12, I set the Espanola Valley Little League record for strikeouts in a game (15) and strikeouts in a season (63), winning all 7 games I pitched in. When I was 15, I threw a curve ball during a game and my arm went numb for a few days, which is probably the main reason why I am now a musician rather than a retired professional baseball player. That was MY plan for my life then. God had a different plan in mind.

What’s your favorite Bible verse? Why?

Tough one cause there are so many. But I would have to say it’s Isaiah 40:28-31 – “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

What’s your life motto?

I really like the song by J. J. Meeks’ Band, “Let Them See You.” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJhK39RVmQ8) The chorus goes like this:

“Let them see You in me;

Let them hear You when I speak:

Let them feel You when I sing;

Let them see You, let them see You in me.”

What is your all-time favorite family vacation or event? Why?

I think Mustang Island and camping out at the state park in the pop-up trailer. Some great family time memories there when the boys were little.

Side Note: I was blessed to be able to camp in the same location with my mom and our grandson last week! What do you do for a living?

I was a Texas public school band director for 11 years before going into full-time music ministry, now having served in 4 churches in Texas, Arkansas, and currently in New Mexico.

If you could start your own business, what would it be? Why?

I’ve always loved to cook. I’d love to open a restaurant and share that with others. Then, my sanity returns, and I realize I should probably stick to cooking for the family.

He’s a wonderful cook! Tell us about a person you met or a place you traveled that had a big impact on you.

Well, there was this one person I met some 35 years ago. We were classmates, played together in the college band, and both music majors. She was a bit of a “country gal” – Texan through and through – heart of gold, very cute, a sense of humor that made people laugh (sometimes at the joke, sometimes just at her!), and a love for the Lord that flowed from her. We were friends for two and a half years before we started dating. Six weeks later we were engaged. Her impact on my life has been huge. I know God ordained our time together at Wayland Baptist University, brought us together, has been with us through many trials, and blessed us in many more ways. Although I still have a long way to go, I am a better man, husband, father, and more importantly, Christ follower, because of her!

See how incredibly blessed I am? As we always tell each other: “I’m the lucky one!” Love you, sweet man! Thank you for being my real-life hero and the inspiration for my fictional heroes!

EVERYDAY HERO TRAVIS BRYANT – DISCUSSION:

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