Monday, December 5, 2011

Senior Night 2011


This year's senior night at Braxton County was nothing short of amazing! The seniors along with their parents took their place in the center of the field with all of us cheering them on for their accomplishments. The most astonishing part of the evening was when the Fellowship of Christian Athletes with a small group of students stood alone in the center of the 100-yard field. As students read from the Bible, challenged all of us, gave testimony of their personal relationship with Christ, and finished with a short pray - my heart soared! Christ was so glorified in those brief moments!

As usual, the captains went out for the toss. My three children, Jeremiah, Charity, and Joy walked out with the captains as they had been invited to do. They all were wearing Micah's jerseys - #12. Jeremiah had the opportunity to speak to the team prior to the game, and he also joined them on the sidelines for the duration of the game. Clark and I held back tears as the kids walked hand-in-hand as everyone remembered Micah and honored him. The thing that encouraged me the most was the three kids being welcomed into the big huddle as the team pointed to the sky and cheered one another on! Thanks, guys!

Another winning season dedicated to Micah



Braxton County put another winning season in the books in 2011. The boys were rated 12th in the state in their division. The guys simply played their hearts out!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Football 2012


Micah played football for Braxton County High School in 2008, and planned to play in '09. Upon diagnosis in the Fall of 2009, he reluctantly resigned his intentions to join his teammates. This year would have been Micah's senior year of high school, and his former teammates wanted to honor Micah's memory all season long. Every Friday night, the captains carried the #12 jersey as they met the opposing captains for the toss of the coin. This jersey also hung on the fence as the boys played their hearts out for the duration of four quarters - remembering Micah. We love these guys, and we appreciate them.