My "baby" brother!

Okay, well he is not a baby anymore, but we are still so very proud of him!  Today, he graduated from the Performance Automotive program at Universal Technical Institute in Orlando, Florida.

They had a nice ceremony for the families and graduates and then he took us around the school and introduced us to his teachers, friends, etc.  It is a gorgeous facility, very organized and clean.  I knew that the school's graduates have an excellent reputation in the automotive world, but, I must say that after seeing the grounds and facility and the professionalism of the teachers (who were holding classes as we were going through), that I am very impressed with UTI Orlando.

Now, he can return home and begin looking for a job.  Not fun, but a necessary quest!

Orlando bound!

This weekend, we are trekking to Orlando to see my brother graduate from his vocational college. He has tests that he will be taking right up to the morning of the ceremony, so his status can change from graduating senior to almost graduating senior at the drop of a hat.

He is working hard at his classes, but he is not a great test taker, so he is nervous. There is a lot riding on the next few days. We keep praying for him.

I am so proud that he has picked a direction for his life and gone after his goal. So many young adults just flounder and live at home without a direction. Unfortunately, getting a job in this economy is not going to be easy, but he already made contact with a couple of dealerships in the Atlanta area that might need someone, so that is positive.

If you know anyone who needs a good mechanic in middle or north Georgia, please drop me a line!

Another frugal day

Okay, it's standard fare by now, but I gave the boys haircuts today. That's $10 per kid that we get to keep, so I am glad about that.

Hubby was (finally) able to fix the a/c on my truck. It has been mighty warm this summer without it and we have been pretty miserable in 98% humidity, but we didn't succumb to spending money that we don't have to put it in the shop.

After lots of piddling around with it and diagnostic nosing around, he determined that a $50 part would do the job and that he could put it in himself. I am glad about the cost of the part, because he initially thought it would take a $250 assembly and he didn't know if he could do it himself.

So, patience and perseverence paid off. I am almost sorry that I whined about it from time to time.

Congrats Lions!

Well, our boys did it. We won against Twiggs County. Of course, racism seems to rear its ugly head whenever we head too far away from home. It's amazing how many people seem to have a problem with the fact that we accept students and athletes with many different colors of skin.

Apparently that is offensive. Personally, I'd rather be where everyone is loved and accepted than try to pervert Christianity with racism.

But that is just me.

Game Tonight in Twiggs County

Go Lions! Tonight, our Varsity football team will compete against a Christian school in Twiggs County. My prayers are with all of the athletes and families. We always ask for safe travels, good sportsmanship, and Christian attitudes.

Play hard, guys!!!

Fundraising

It's that time of year again.  Fundraising.  It's not fun, but it is very necessary.

So, since I am not above begging - ahem - we are selling cases of 20 oz Coca Cola products for $20 per case of 24 bottles.  This includes Minute Maid drinks, Dasani Water, Power Aid, etc.  If anyone in the middle Georgia area is interested, let me know and we will work something out.

Also, we are selling discounted magazine subscriptions that can be used to purchase a new subscription OR even to renew an existing subscription.  So, if you would like to purchase any magazines, let me know.  It doesn't matter where you live because they will be delivered direct to your door via USPS mail.

We are a small private school that needs your help.

Go Lions!

Okay, this is very late, but I have been having computer problems at home and wanted to get to post this, so I had to post it at work.

Our football team won last Friday night!!!  Yipee!  This is only our second year with a team, so this feels great!  The kids all played well and showed such heart.

It's a fun way to spend a Friday night!