Blessings are overflowing around here, and I am both proud and hugely grateful. Two of my sons leave for College in the Fall. They have both earned scholarships and will be College Athletes. We could not be more proud of their efforts both in the classroom and on the field. We have so many people to thank for this.
First and foremost, our Father, who art in Heaven--- he led us every step of the way. Opening doors, putting amazing people in our path, answering prayers.... He has been faithful, always.
Dwayne Walker, family friend, and one of Jack's youth football coaches. He introduced us to Viewpoint School, which has been an incredible blessing.
Chris Adamson, family friend, Head Football Coach at Viewpoint, and overall mentor and counselor. He has Coached both of our boys, been an incredible example of ethics, and responsible behavior. Over the years Chris has answered every text, email, and phone call that we ever made to him--- responding with helpfulness and enthusiasm--- every, single, time. He has coached our boys well, advocated for them like an Agent, counseled us through the entire college application & negotiation process. He has never given up on our boys, even when they (well William) took detours.
Viewpoint School- every teacher, counselor, administrator and staff member gave our children and our family their very best. What a treasure that place is. We are so glad we made the decision to send our boys there and we are looking forward to the next four years with our son Michael.
Jen Miller, my dear friend, confidant, and sister in Christ. Thank you for holding my feet to the fire when I was about to give in to my oldest sons whims. Thank you for repeating my own words back to me, about how I had raised my sons to work for their educations. Thank you for reminding me that the message we would be sending by giving in and not holding William to the standards we had long ago set down would be damaging to both him and his younger brothers. Thank you, holding me accountable to do the right thing even though it would make my beloved son sad. (for 10 minutes, before he made his own decision to pursue football)
God has blessed these boys with gifts. You can't teach big. You can't buy smart. Oh, and they are good looking and charming too, yes I am biased, I am a Mother. Most of all He has blessed them with faith. Despite being the square who doesn't cuss, or the "moron" who isn't so interested in the party girls, --- yes they get ribbed a lot by their friends-- they have faith. It doesn't mean they have no fun, they are not perfect. They get in their fair share of trouble (not nearly as much as I did at their age, PTL!!). I feel so blessed by the circumstances, opportunities, and helping hands that have culminated in this incredible opportunity for both of them.
Thank you friends, family, coaches, teachers and councilors. We thank God every day for you.
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| Jack's Signing Ceremony-- Tufts University! |
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| William's private signing ceremony for Missouri Valley College! |
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