ARKANSAS BAPTIST EAGLES TAKE STATE!!!

Kendall is on the far left. He played 25 out of 32 minutes of the game. Click on the article for a bigger, clearer view.

Kendall's team, the Arkansas Baptist Eagles, beat Valley Springs 46-34 to win the state 3-A boys championship. Jeff is the assistant coach to Steve Miller. What a year! More later

KENDALL IS GOING TO STATE FINALS!!!!!!!!!

Kendall is on the far right of the front row.

Arkansas Baptist won Friday night against Lafayette County High School and Saturday night against Earle High School to earn a berth in the state final championship game Thursday at Hot Springs' Summit Arena.

We were behind by 6 points at the start of the 4th quarter but outscored them by 10 points to take the win. Kendall had 1 three pointer and played awesome defense. The highlight of his defense was when a Bulldog was going in for a lay up on a steal and Kendall whizzed downcourt at incredible speed to knock the ball from his hands and deter the layup. (The picture above is from another game) The crowd went crazy. The crowd was an integral part of the victory on Friday and Saturday nights.

CHRIS IS LICENSED TO PREACH!

Chris, Dree and Larry

Chris and Larry

Chris and me. It seems that every important picture I've ever had made, my eyes were swollen shut from crying. Yes, I was overcome with emotion during his sweet sermon.

Chris, Dree, and Linda, Dree's mom. I motioned to Kent to come over but somehow he never got to where we were taking pictures.

Chris, Dree, Ashton and Noelle

Chris and Andy--Andy is the pastor of Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, OK, the church that licensed Chris to preach.


This past Sunday night, Chris preached at Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. The church has agreed to license Chris to preach in the Southern Baptist denomination.

Larry and I drove over on Sunday, March 2, and came home on Tuesday, March 4. We had a great time with the kids and grandkids--and went to Ricardos- Wow! it is just the best restaurant ever!!

I will post pictures as soon as I get time to get my camera out of the suitcase and upload them. This time of year is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kendall Scores 23!

In the regional tournament last night at Jessieville. Kendall was the high scorer for Arkansas Baptist High School with 23 points. He is a sophomore and a starter  for the team. We played Barton and won by about 20 points.

We went by AR Baptist and checked Caroline out of school so she could go to the game with us. Francis, Kim and Jeff also rode with us. Kendall rode home with us.

A good time was had by all! The games will get tougher and tougher Friday night, Saturday night of this week and we are already qualified for the state tournament at Riverview next week so we can expect some tough, tough games. We will have to play our best.

JEFF GETS DOUSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff's 9th grade basketball team won the district championship last night at Jessieville. Ryan had 21 points. The game before he went 5 for 5 from the 3-point range. Dakota and Drake had 11 points each. It was a great win--by about 15 points against Episcopal. The players drenched Jeff after the game. I used to think watching my sons play was hard (although incredible fun) but I think watching them coach is even harder.

Thank God for games like basketball that are so much fun but teach us so much about life. I loved the way the players prayed together after the game. To God be the glory--great things he has done.