BoBob 223 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I know we aren't SW team but I also know there are some prayer warriors down there that would be willing to lift our head coach, Doug Smith up in your prayers. Coach had been dealing with what he thought was a pulled muscle for some time in his core area and last week found out it actually was a tumor. He's been told he has bone cancer in his spine and a biopsy was done yesterday to find out more. For those that have knowledge of the Raiders know that coach leads this team with an extreme amount of faith and love for his Savior Jesus Christ. We've played some of y'all in the past and you may have witnessed the prayer circle that our team does an hour before each game. That's the kind of commitment he has for the Lord and he tries to instill in his players. Here is just a small paragraph that he wrote to the football family, "Please know I am OK. Many people have had much worse. I am trusting God all the way through this. He has been my ROCK all my life. Anything I can do to bring glory to Him is good with me." I've said many times that I feel very blessed to have a man like this coach my boys and that statement just solidifies that more. Our team mottos over the past 5 years have been: PO1 (Power of One) scripturally based BELIEVE FAITH STRONG JOY FOCUS All of these he has pulled from a verse in the Bible somewhere. Now these "mottos" are being applied to his fight. Thanks for your prayers. We look forward to an opportunity to cross paths with one of y'all this year. RichlandsAlum, Liam McPoyle, swva_havok_fan and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 You’ve got ‘em. Smith has been a pillar of that community, and I pray for full, complete healing for him. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers for coach Smith and the Raiders community my friend. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Praying for coach Smith now. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Praying for Coach Smith. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers to the coach from the Giles community BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichlandsAlum 678 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Best thoughts and prayers coming from this direction as well. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Much respect for coach Smith ! I will keep him, his family, and his players in my prayers, and also the fans and people of Appomattox ! Will pray for a quick and full recovery ! BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue 72 423 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 May God Bless and keep coach Smith. Bless all the Raider community and football family. His name will be added to our prayer list. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,864 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers for coach Smith and his family. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBob 223 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Thanks all. He usually has FCA for the kids after practice on Wednesday nights (if they choose to stay). I know we as parents are going there tonight to pray for him and our hopes is to try to keep that going for the kids even is just a few Wednesdays a month. Tru Blue 72 and Union_Fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers lifted for Coach Smith. His skill has been shown time and time again on the gridiron. His Christian walk has left larger footprints than any trophy a case could hold. Excerpts from a message by my pastor... "The Battle Your In" God will give Coach the courage to stand (2 Tim. 1:7) God will give Coach the power to fight (1st John 4:4) Grace is prepared for tomorrow, but is sufficient for today. BandanaVTDavis4321, BoBob and Liam McPoyle 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers for Coach Smith and his family BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,642 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Man that sucks. I hope he's able to get treatment and best this. He's been obv a very positive influence for that community. Made the kids into winners and several got free educations out of it. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsntu88 84 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Prayers. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam McPoyle 1,863 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 A quick glance at Coach Smith's twitter account shows he loves his family, his players, and his Lord. Prayers for him and the entire Raider community. PO1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zfHN0buHM BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THS6805 124 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Prayers for the coach and the community. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Prayers for Coach Smith and his health. BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,554 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Prayers BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBob 223 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 10/21/2020 at 9:11 PM, Liam McPoyle said: A quick glance at Coach Smith's twitter account shows he loves his family, his players, and his Lord. Prayers for him and the entire Raider community. PO1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zfHN0buHM Thanks for sharing that video!!! Liam McPoyle and rabidbeaver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Awesome video!! Prayers for Coach Smith. Seems like a wonderful man!!! Appomattox is blessed to have him!! BoBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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