Many "Firsts" in this 1st Semester

This has been an amazing first semester for all of us.
Samantha: She is ending her first semester in college with a bang!  Her first final will be this Thursday and she will wrap up her remaining classes by next Thursday.  She has had many “ups & downs” this first semester; however, I think if you ask her, she would not trade it for anything!  She has grown into such an amazing and mature young lady these past months. Next semester will be a full load for her, 15 hours, including her babysitting gigs and Youth Leadership/Praise Band at EHBC.
Baylee: Baylee is finishing up her reviews in all her classes this week getting ready for all 7 finals next week. She has done a tremendous job of balancing her first semester as a Freshman at Hope along with Varsity Cheer and Youth Leadership here at Eastern Hills Baptist Church.  Baylee will more than likely end up with straight A’s this semester.  Next semester will only get busier…many more competitions as well as her National and World Championships in Orlando, Florida the weekend of February 9th!
Kerry: This is her first semester in 10 years that she has not had one or both of her daughters sharing the school day with her.  Kerry is in her 19th year of teaching and 10 of those years have been here at Eastern Hills Christian Academy.  Kerry’s love for teaching, her students, and especially Christ, overflows everyday in her classroom. I love to hear her students and parents praise her for all she does.
Me: This is the first time in 7 years that I have not led the Athletics at Eastern Hills Christian Academy.  Do I miss my athletes and sports, ya betcha; however, it has allowed me to focus on the Children’s Ministry here at EHBC and has freed up more time with my family.  Kerry and I also were called to lead/facilitate a parenting class this semester here at EHBC through our Awana Club.  The time together, preparing and sharing with our class has made me appreciate the blessings God has passed down to my family.

So I will state again: many firsts in this 1st Semester!