End of the Football Season

As football season comes to a close with the Fall Sports Awards Banquet on Friday, let me thank each of you for a wonderful start to the 2008-2009 cheerleading season! You did a great job and I received so many positive comments and feedback from parents, teachers, and fans! Most of all you have been good representatives for CLA in spirit and in action and I am so thankful for that. What you show in spirit is a reflection on me and I truly appreciate your efforts. I am looking forward to the basketball season ahead, to having LeyAnne and Stephanie back with us, and for another successful season.
Let's keep up the good work!
Love,
Coach *\0/*

Trials

Trials - just when everything is going so well ....now we are missing 3 cheerleaders - one to family responsibilities and the others to academic responsibilities.

Well, I shed a few tears for Ana and I will greatly miss her spirit and lovely smile. Taking care of a loved one is a great responsibility especially when you have to give up something you love to do it. I commend her for her dedication to family as many people would not be so willing to give up something they like.

As for the girls with academic set - backs, let's get back on track so you don't have to be gone too long!

We don't like it when we are in the middle of trials, but the Lord has a special plan for each of us through the trials we face. When bad things happen in our lives, we tend to ask why. What is the purpose? Trials will help us if we understand why the Lord allows them ......... we see things more clearly. We become more passionate. Our faith is strengthened. Our character matures. Our souls are purified. Our understanding of God's character is broadened. And our hearts are softened. It is important not to let the negative aspects of trials take hold and compromise our character, cloud our vision and our understanding of God, and harden our hearts. We have a choice. We can't change what has happened, but we can determine the effect it will have - will we be bitter or better. "My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you" (Job 42:5 NIV).

Here is my prayer ...... Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for these trials that have drawn me closer to You. Help me to always see the trials of my life through Your eyes. Thank You for the hard times that have made me who I am today. Help me to correct the areas that need work and please strengthen me where I am weak. I am complete through You. In Jesus Name, Amen

Love you all and am praying for you.
Coach *\o/*

First Home Football Game in CLA History!

The breakthrough you made looked great!

Go-Fight-Win!

We've got the spirit!

Great job cheerleaders .... you added a lot of fun and spirit to the game!

Hands on hips, smile on the lips! :-)

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication,
Love,
Coach *\0/*

September 19, 2008 First Football Game we cheer at!

First time cheering for a football game! We were away at Rockford Christian. Great job! We had a good time and you all looked great!