Aww…some Mondays
Last week I shared photos of our youngest granddaughter signing her letter to attend Southern Arkansas University on a track scholarship. A couple of weeks prior she had set a new personal best in high jump at 5′-5″ which ranked her 49th nationally among all female high school athletes. Well, a week ago, she competed in another event.
She set another personal best and broke the school record by clearing the bar at 5′-6″. This moved her ranking to number 24 nationally, no 12 among high school seniors, and number 1 in the state of Arkansas…and the season is just getting started. Our jumper made an attempt at a new state record of 5′-8″ but just couldn’t quite get it done. I do think 5′-9″ may be in her future and a ranking in the top 10 overall.
Before the season began, I was joking with her that her goal should be to walk under what she could jump over. In other words, jump her height. Well, that is clearly in sight and may happen before this season ends. Stay tuned, state championships are just around the corner and I will be there, camera in hand. Raise the bar!!!
Music Moves Me
The musical theme is this week is “Songs that tell a story”. There is no greater story than the story of God’s love for His creation and the sacrifice of His Son for the salvation of man. Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed the Creator and ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil man has lived in a sinful state. The only cure for this situation is a blood sacrifice and that must be the unblemished Lamb of God, the only one who has ever lived a life without sin. Scripture tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) The biography of Jesus Christ captured in Scripture is the greatest story ever told and the events surrounding His birth, death burial and resurrection tell us of the fulfillment of old testament prophesy and the truth that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no hope other than Christ. Eternal life is possible only through faith in Christ. Those who orchestrated the trial and crucifixion of Christ believed that they had eliminated a religious zealot that was a threat to their way of life. Instead, they fulfilled prophesy. Christ told His disciples that he would die, lay in the grave for three days and then rise again and that is exactly what He did. Christ layed down His life and then took it up again to show us that He has the power over death and the grave. In a couple of months we will celebrate Easter and one of the two most important events in human history. On that first Easter morning the earth shook, the stone rolled away and “Up From the Grave He Arosel!”
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Awww-some news indeed. I will stay tuned to her reaching the next goal. She’s most beautiful too.
Love the video.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, my friend. 🙂
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We are looking forward to a possibly record breaking season. I am really going to miss photographing the grand kids when they are all out of high school.
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That was one musical performance I can enjoy because of both voice and instruments. My husband’s cousin helps his church (New Jersey) set up the sound every Sunday and it takes hours of work, all volunteer- through him I have an idea of just how much work most likely went into the making of this video.
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This is an arrangement of an old hymn and I really liked it. And yes, the sound crew works very hard in any church that has a praise band and video capabilities, especially if they livestream their services. Then it looks like a small TV control room.
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wowee- what an achievement!~ Have a great week!
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This could be a very exciting year for all of us.
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Your granddaughter is amazing! You must be so proud and excited to see where she ends up. Being a sports family, we love hearing all about this.
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Indeed, we are “button popping” proud.
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Your granddaughter is amazing.
Great song choice. Very inspirational.
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It is turning out to be a very special senior year for her and I love that Nana and I get to see it all unfold in person.
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Nice song choice and very cool for your granddaughter. So cool.
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The song is an old hymn of the church. I can remember singing it, especially around Easter.
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Congratulations to your granddaughter! You go girl!
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She is doing very well this year and everyone is excited to see how far she can go.
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Congrulations to your granddaughter’s accomplishments. She not only has talent but is working hard to develop that talent. That willingness and ability to work hard will serve her well the rest of her life. (But you already know that)
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Perseverance and determination have always been hallmarks of her personality. Once she finds a little success from her efforts then the sky is the limit. She is going to do just fine after high school.
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CONGRATS AND A BIG CONGRATS TO YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER! WOW!
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Wow indeed!
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Well, I don’t know what happen, but it just flickered and enter the above note. So as I was saying your granddaughter is fantastic and I know you’re so very proud & you have every right to be. Love your tune… it’s new to me, but I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re right, her Papa is button popping proud of her. The song is an old hymn so you rarely hear it recorded. I think it’s only on YouTube because it was part of a worship service.
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Your amazing grandchildren! They just continue to wow me. Thank you for always being so straightforward about sharing your faith, it encourages me to do the same.
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Every child has the potential to amaze us in their own special way. The youngest grand daughter has chosen sports as her path to make a special impression in this world. Sharing my faith hasn’t always been easy and still is daunting at times, but the news is just too good not to make known to the world.
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Driller,
Congrats to the granddaughter! WOW, I love this rock version of “Christ Arose”!! This is the best story of all. Thanks for early celebration that Christ lives forever more. Death couldn’t hold Him which is a huge praise for us all. He arose, He arose, Hallelujah Christ arose! Thanks for joining me on the 4M dance floor, my friend. Have a boogietastic week!!
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The greatest story ever told has inspired some of the best music ever written, and much of it is Scripture based.
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