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  1. Thank you SB for sharing your connections to the family. Hearing of their lives, baby Micah's birth on Easter Sunday, the husband, father and grandfather being a leader in the Amish community, the young woman working in the general store, letting her joy warm customers. It doesn't lessen the tragedy, the loss of so many lives, but it let's us know their lives were rich and were a blessing to the area. Everyone who has given to honor these lives, and aid the remaining family, you have sown seeds I pray, will reap a bountiful harvest.
  2. Several victims of Clark County crash were members of Amish community (jsonline.com) Remember the family of this tragedy with prayers.
  3. I saw my first soccer match watching T.J. Rasnick play at Abingdon. Knew nothing about the sport. Watching the kids run up and down the field for 90 minutes, wow!! Just when you thought the Dawgs were getting close to scoring, down the field the ball went with the Falcons. To be honest, not knowing the game and its nuances, I wasn't a fan of the game. I wasn't there for the game, I was there to see "my buddy" whose Dad made a special protective covering so T.J. could play this game without injuring his leg after surgery and chemo. After the game, I got to talk with him and give him a huge hug. The score didn't matter to me, T.J. efforts and wanting to play, not as handicapped, but a talented soccer player, such an inspiration!!! Here are some excerpts from the BDT published June 10, 2009 titled "Fighting On". "One year ago, T.J. Rasnick was facing an uncertain future. He was receiving treatment for Synovial sarcoma, a form of cancer found near his right hamstring. He missed his junior year on the soccer field with the Tazewell Bulldogs and did not know if he would play again." On June 9th, T.J. signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Emory & Henry. "It's just a blessing to be able to stand here and be ready to go to college in the fall." Even though Rasnick received the diagnosis on March 11, 2008, he never relinquished hope that he would be able to continue his athletic career." 'You just keep your faith in God and you can do anything," he said. "There's not one day that I changed what I wanted to do or my goals. It's always been the same. You've just got a never-say-die attitude." In his final season, Rasnick reached the 100-goal milestone for his career--despite sitting out his junior season. He had 24 goals in his final season with Tazewell, playing in just 12 games. "If you put your faith in God, you can do anything," he said. "You just push every day. You live every day. You just do everything you can and as long as you keep your faith in God you just keep going." "It was never "I can't do this." It was always, "Nothing's ever changed. It's always been the same from day one." "Just never give up," he said. "Just keep fighting every day, keep your faith in God and you'll be just fine. You can do anything." I'm thankful my "grandson of the heart" never felt soccer was a waste of resources to him or those whose lives he impacted.
  4. Tragedy to triumph: Coach Terri Anne Funk's impact as Eastside heads back to state (wcyb.com) Eastside with the championship trophy, but Coach Funk's with life's trophy!!!! Awesome!!!
  5. Eastside Lady Spartans 2nd State BB Champions today for Wise County!!! 55-50 Final Clay was the Player of the Game for the Spartans
  6. Congrats to both. Wise Central a championship trophy, and for the Bearcats, memories of a great season. Clay of Eastside reminds me a lot of McAmis. Watching her play the two games against Honaker, similar mannerisms and scoring pretty much at will.
  7. I watched the 2nd half of Honaker and GW. I was holding my breath as Honaker inbounded the ball in the last few minutes. Turned it over once, and could have happened again. Honaker had 2 players waiting for inbound pass, and GW with 3 defenders on them. It was dicey. GW was the quicker team, but at the end, their quickness caused them to step on the base line couple of times, and turn the ball over. How many time outs did GW coach call during 2nd half?
  8. Aaron Buchanan Obituary 2024 - Combs-Hess Funeral Service (chfunerals.com)
  9. Merry Christmas to everyone!!! I have been a member since 2007 on this board...almost 17 years. I've enjoyed it, been frustrated at times, but always keep returning to read, post and reply to others. We have a common bond, not always common teams, just our love of sports. The most important year of having my name listed occurred in 1984...almost 40 years ago. That Sunday, I surrendered my life to Christ. It has been such a blessing in my life, knowing through battles, trials I always have that constant, I have a Savior who walks with me. This morning I was reading a monthly newsletter I receive. The author said this and I would like to share. It may not be for all, but it may be just what some need. "A question often arises in our trials, one that seems universal: "Why?" The backdrop is the story of Martha and Mary's brother Lazarus death and Jesus delayed coming there 4 days. "Many of us address God as Martha did, "Lord why did you let this happen? Why weren't you here for us." The author said, "I believe we need to ask a different question, not "Why?", but "Who?' as in "Who is my redeemer? Who is always for me? Who walks with me through the valley of the shadow of death? Who is in control always? Whose promises have never failed me?" He adds, "The difference in asking "Who?" rather than than "Why?" can shift our path. Asking "Why?" is an intellectual pursuit; even if we receive an answer, our spirit gains nothing. Asking "Who?' is personal. If we ask it, God will reveal himself to us, and we'll experience his faithfulness. We'll also be able to trust that our steps are in line with his glory." This wish for a Merry Christmas to all, is a little long. I guess you could compare it to being at Christmas dinner, if all you enjoy is the aroma of the day, and not sit down and feast from what's been prepared, your day isn't complete. One last note, this quote is from poet Robert Frost, and I think it is a good way to close my wishes. "If there are no tears in the writer, there have been no tears in the reader." MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
  10. Oh my, so sorry to hear. May God bring comfort to their broken hearts.
  11. I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW!!! A state championship won with 2 safeties and a FG that hits the crossbar and bounces over. WOW!!! Congrats Galax Maroon Tide. It wasn't pretty, but Galax goes home with the trophy. Isn't there a song which says "the girls get prettier at closing time?" For Galax it did. Wow!!! Wow!!!
  12. OC please bounce Tucker to the outside
  13. Essex has sealed off the middle... Tucker needs to bounce to the outside. Hopefully will work.
  14. Radford football wins first state championship since 1972 (roanoke.com)
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