Back in the Saddle again...........

I'm off to a late start but back in the saddle again. The New Year has been slow with much to do! I am sure you can relate; the economy has been unpredictable and many are just keeping their heads above water, with all the unemployment and layoffs occurring daily it is hard to know what to do.

We have recently had our son leave for college and are very proud, but at the same time praying that he stays there. As far as the economy goes college seems to be the best place to be for now! I will say this was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, the emotional state is just overwhelming! I was never so happy, proud, sad, all at the same time in my life! I have had children in college before but not quite the same thing. This was our first son officially off to his future, and the task was all but overwhelming. We drove him up to Macon GA to Mercer University and then after a short visit had to return home without him........... Happy to say he had a tournament four days later, so we drove back up to see him. He got a partial wrestling scholarship and talk about getting in shape with only three days to prepare! Well, he did it and with the help of his awesome coach Kevin Andres, he managed to pull it off! Now he is ranked eleventh in the Nation as of this week and took first place in the GA state championships winning his weight class! Not too bad for just getting there. I must say the excellence in College coaching is refreshing!

Well, I will keep you all posted and have several articles in the making so please stop back and check in. I promise I am going to make more frequent visits myself to post. I just want to add we have a Senior this year whom will be hopefully leaving for college in August! Yes, also a Wrestler, so keep us in your prayers. Remember, God never gives us more than we can handle, sometimes that doesn't seem like so, but trust in the Lord and let him direct you in all you do!


God Bless Always,
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