Atheltes Prayer

It was right before the big one and the football player said,
“Excuse me guys for just a sec while I go bow my head.”
And in the quiet of that room
The football player prayed,
“Oh God if nothing hear me now
I know that fate is made.”

“So help us Lord to win this game,
It’s the big one, man, you see,
If we lose this game that’s it for us,
Please do this, Lord, for me.”

And as his body knelt in prayer,
He looked up to the sky,
“And while I’m here, and have some time,
I need to ask you why?”

“They say you never help teams wind,
Just do it once I pray,
We will pay you back in kinder deeds
Or in another way,”

“The reason why I can’t help you win,”
The Lord just then replied,
“Is as you’re asking me to win,
So is the other side.”

“I’m everybody’s father and
I must not take one side,
So games are played all on your own
Or they would all be tied.”

“But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pray,”
He answered him with care,

“You can pray that players don’t get hurt
And that all the calls are fair,”

And while the player heard this voice,
He bowed his head in prayer,
“I pray for fairness,” said the boy
“And for your tender care.”

“You shall be blessed,” the Lord replied,
“Your team and you the same,
And now will you excuse me boy,
I cannot miss this game.”

Daddy made a Trashcan Turkey!! It was amazing! He's the best Daddy ever!

Thanksgiving Delights

On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.

For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.

We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.

The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!

By Joanna Fuchs

Hello everyone!

Sry i haven't posted a blog in foorrever! Life has been really crazy ever since school started! To catch up on some things our basketball season has started as of last tuesday! So that's super exciting! Also the Merkel Badger football team just won the first round of playoffs and has another game this Friday!

Me and Coach Lockhart (Varsity Basketball coach)

Me and Chelsea before the banquet

Last night Merkel had their ahtletic banquet which was very fun. Chelsea lettered in Varsity Cheerleading and I lettered in Varsity basketball.
Even though it lasted 3 hours long it was still fun being there with all of our friends.

You never know why bad things happen in life. You just know that they all happen for a reason and that God has a plan. Please pray for Sierra and our family! We are going through a really tough time but are trying to look at the good things that could come from this. We all know that we will clearly understand in the future why this is happening but in the meantime we just have to trust God and know that this will all make since someday. Please pray for us!

Ester's Follies

This is Chelsea and I at Ester's Follies! 

This is the most amazing and fun experience ever. 

If you are ever in Austin you must go to this! 

The only way i can explain it is that it is Saturday Night Live

except live and with a magician. It is sooooooo hillarious!!

downtown

Me and Chelsea down at 6th st. after Ester Follies!! Super FUN!

Those plants that we are holding are from a homeless man who was giving them away. 

Kinda weird but he was really nice. 

Of course mom got a pretty rose and me and Chelsea got these weeds. :( 

But it's ok...It's the thought that counts. 

mighty fine

Really cool automatic hand washer at mighty fine burgers!

Austin!

WEEK IN AUSTIN!

Swine Flu in Merkel Tx.

Aww...You can't beat a second spring break in Austin, Tx.!! I am having such a great time out of school thanks to the swine flu. Of course I know it isn't so much fun for the ones who actually have the swine flu that enable us to be in Austin ,but out of the whole world the swine flu hit mainly in Merkel, Tx...... I mean really?? Little 'ole Merkel?? Population about 2,500. If it's gonna happen though it's gonna happen in Merkel. :)

Chelsea and I  are both Varsity cheerleaders together! Which is very exciting! This past week we had Mini cheer camp at Merkel for little girls from Pre-K to 5th grade. It was very exciting! I had the Pre-K and Kindergartgeners which were such a handful, but at the same time fun. I love listening to what they have to say....like about brushing teeth, having slumber parties, and monkeys....Trust me i heard it all!! Chelsea had the  3rd and 4th graders which were very cooperative for her, I believe. But overall we had a very fun time and all the girls went away with pom poms, a certificate, and a smile on their faces.