The first day of 8th grade & year 24 hit a little different this year. I'm not sure if it's because this is the last year before high school or what, but man it was hard! I mean look at her! She is such a beautiful young lady - inside and out! We couldn't be prouder of her! Here's to the best year yet!
This year all the school districts in Region 12 attended one big back-to-school convocation at Baylor's Foster Pavilion. I was so fortunate to be recognized by Baylor in front of 5,000 other educators for the Culture of Joy Award. They surprised me last June with videos from 4 former students about the impact I had made on them while they were in my classroom and beyond. I'm not sure if there is a bigger "thank you" for teachers than hearing from former students that are thriving. Although I am completely honored, I don't think anyone really needs to see their face on a jumbotron!
Marley and I got to end our summer in the greates way ever - with 35,000 other people praising Jesus! We went to our 2nd Forrest Frank concert, The Jesus Generation Tour, in Arlington, Texas for our last weekend before school started. We had the best time eating great food at Pappadeux's and praising Jesus! It was a memory of a lifetime with my girl and a time together I will forever cherish!
