BackPacks and Prayer

 

They are gonna make mistakes...there are gonna be inconsistencies between their testimonies and their actions....but if we can just point them to the cross, maybe we can give them The Power they need to succeed, maybe we can give them grace, maybe we can make them understand that there are somethings that they have absolutely no power over.  Their lives aren't easy, they have already seen things that some adults haven't even seen and we have to help them.
So....some of the kids prayed for their school, some of the kids prayed for their peers, some prayed for themselves.  And all of the adults prayed for all of those things. 
Lord, hang on to them.  Help us help them find you.... give us and them the wisdom to know when we have hit a wall in our efforts and wisdom.  Give us sympathetic consciousness of their problems with a desire to alleviate those problems.  In other words, WAKE US UP!   and MOVE US!     

Just a thought....

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Saint Augustine

Gerry Springer's Western Art

 

An incredibly nice man and neighbor of mine asked me to take pictures of some of the lamps, tables and wonderful western art that he creates in his barn.

I love this stuff, it is so Ranch style influenced.  He sells it at places like the "Rail Head Days" in Colorado City and at flea markets, and of course just by showing it to you and selling it to you!

Gerry is a one in a million human!  The morning I visited him at his home, just west of me, well...way west of me... he made me a frap, we talked and had wonderful warm fellowship for over an hour.

Thank you Gerry..you are a neighbor in deed...

Ira Homecoming 2011

 Homecoming in Ira begins early and involves a lot of people and activities.  Wednesday night of last week the community had what would have normally been a BonFire.  But, since that is illegal, an outdoor peprally at dusk would have to suffice!  The kids played games, cheered, danced and had a good time.

Coach, somethings just ort norta to be!

 Friday afternoon the festivities were in full swing with the "real" pep rally.  More cheers, dances, speeches and skits....

King Marco Ramos

X's were recognized at the pep rally

Doug White addresses x's and current students

In the west, mid dark oil derricks
Friendly flares to view,
Stands the best of noble high schools
Ira here's to you
Watch the night flares send their radiance
That will never die
Noble school of all thats worthwhile
Dear old Ira High!

 Second through Seventh grade presented the National Anthem for the pregame festivities.

One of the cool things about 6 Man football...we 45'd Loop by the half!

 Mini-cheer Leader entertainment at Half? time!

 Queen Nominee's enter the stadium....

 Small town girls don't toy with small cars...they go for full size crew cab dually's! 

Ira Homecoming Queen 2011...Sarah Kellner

 It's nice when sweet, good, honest kids are honored not just for their consistent personalities but also for their dispositions, grades, and participation in community events!

 Homecoming dancers.....

Now, if you have a child who participated in any way in any of the events that you have seen featured here on my blog, they may be featured in the other 238 images that I recorded during this fun time in Ira.
To view the portfolio in its entirety go to www.baymoments.com , the Event is named Ira Homecoming with a password of ira.
THE IMAGES ARE ON SALE FOR EMAIL ONLY. NO PRINTING. THIS IS A STUDENT COUNCIL FUND RAISER.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE AN IMAGE PLEASE GIVE YOUR $1 PER IMAGE, EMAIL ADDRESS AND IMAGE NUMBER TO MRS. COX AT IRA I.S.D.  ALL IMAGES WILL GO ON A FLASH DRIVE FOR $100, THAT'S 238 IMAGES FOR $100.
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