Ok, so, from Mendenhall High School, we went to Ridgeland High School. The head coach, Kenny Burton, had coached Jason in the 9th grade :) so that was kinda cool. His first 2 years there he was an assistant and the last 4 years he was the offensive coordinator -the guy who calls the offensive plays. These 6 years were oh so fun! (not to mention we had all 3 of our children during this time too) I think 4 or 5 out of the 6 they made it to the playoffs. A couple of those seasons they had 10 wins! And last year they went 13-0! They reveived coaching staff of the year awards, best offensive play of the year once, and many other awards throughout the time we were there. It was really really cool - and real easy to get used to :) But to be honest, when we left, the hardest part was leaving the people. In the coaching world, you have understand that moving comes along with it - but it is never easy! That's another part of this life that most people don't realize. You make friends and form relationships that are so precious. You get to know the kids and their families - it's like you become family. As I write this I have to hold back tears thinking of so many people I miss so much already - and Richland is only 15 minutes from where we live :), not like we moved across the state - which may happen one day.
Well, that leads us to now. The reason I have started this blog. Jason took his first head coaching job this year at Richland High School. Can I tell you everything about this move has been so interesting - and great - but interesting! First being that I am a Florence girl (Florence and Richland are BIG rivals) I NEVER thought I would be excited about being a Ranger - but I am!!!!!!! Second we did not have to move - location that is. We are trying to sell our house, but we could live hear and work there, if we had to. Third, the school is really trying to build up the football program so Jason had fill a whole new staff, they changed the school colors, built a new concession stand, formed a solid "booster club" (who might I ad have been our biggest advocates!), and several other things that are very good - but have made it all the more challenging for a first time head coach :). But oh, it has been so cool to see how God has given us so much favor in the changes. He has been so faithful. He has gone before and defeated the enemy and been our Defense in so many cases. Still there have been so many times I needed to hear from someone who has been here. Someone who knows the struggles and can relate. Don't get me wrong - our family and friends have been amazing - it is just not the same, you know. Especially when you are serving the Lord and doing things His way. There is definitely a difference!
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