2005 August

Michael Royer, thanks for taking some shots for me.  They aren’t half bad!  It’s a different view from the ones I usually give…        

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I really loved last year’s music–it was different, but I liked it.  It was also Chip’s first year to march, so that helped make it exciting.  This year’s music…WOW!  It’s incredible!  I just had chills listening tonight.  Yes, you have to hang on until the last five or ten minutes of rehearsals to hear them […]

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  Parker was in a jet ski accident–and it was just that, an accident.  He’s really doing well, and that’s in thanks to the many prayers which have been offered up to our Lord. Band Camp today…I had one of my friends in the band take pictures today, but they won’t be ready until tomorrow.  […]

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This morning’s news on Parker Caskey…all limbs are moving, sense of humor is intact, spleen will not have to be removed, arteries to kidney being treated through medication before talk of surgery.  Even when you aren’t feeling it, you must know that God is good…all the time!  Trust Him to protect you and those you […]

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Edit:Parker Caskey is in ICU at Vanderbilt.  With broken ribs, an injured spleen and kidney, he is alive.  Praise God that his life has been spared.  Is there a lesson to learn in all of this?  Maybe to value your friends.  May God help each of us to appreciate the people we love.  May we […]

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Don’t give up…yes, it’s been hot, and yes you’re tired…but don’t give up!  You all are awesome!                                                                                                    Those Guard Girls can jump!!!!!     And isn’t it nice to know that Annette isn’t afraid to jump rightin and show the girls what she means!!!       The band sounds incredible, the guard looks incredible, and the show we’ll see at […]

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Here are photos from evening group practice…below are the ones from the very hot afternoon!         Thursday…Day 4…It was HOT out there!  Please be sure that you are providing healthy foodand water to your student before they head out the door.  Any Silent Auction Items??????????          Looking gangster is way too easy for some of these girls, […]

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No pictures today, so I thought I’d post pics from our hot dog get-together before band camp last week.  My head has been pounding all day–a sick headache is the only thing I know to call it.  I’ll be sure to have new pics tomorrow.    

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Band camp continues…thanks for the comments about the photos!  The kids are the reason the photos are so great!!  FYI…Felix is doing great–I’ve only called the vet seven times to check on him.  He’s coming home tomorrow, and we are so glad! Tonight’s photos are pretty much of the guard girls–they work so hard, and […]

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This is the way we march…                                                              Are those straight lines or what?   Mrs. Willoughby spent a lot of time measuring for uniforms…don’t forget to get your uniform!!!   And now the different sections…                

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Thoughts to Encourage

Joy is the will which labors, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.~ William Butler Yeats

Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right. - Henry Ford

The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. ~ Theodore N. Vail

Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith

You must be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Nothing helps like a good nap…

Birds are Beautiful

A Dog is Faithful…