Sam-n-Stacey Boone. He is amazing. (Notice that there is a polysyllable pronunciation of a three letter word spelled S-A-M). Yes, he came to our church when Rachel was just finishing sixth grade, back in the day when junior high was 6-7-8 combination. Rachel was devastated that the Russells were leaving and just knew that she would never make it though middle school without them. Enter Sam-n-Stacey Boone.
Mind you, the very first activity that Sam-n-Stacey took Rachel on involved TPing. She had never done this, and we were horrified. Jeff and I talked about going to Pastor Tom to discuss why the new Pastor was teaching our daughter to spend time and money doing destructive things. Instead, we went knocked on the door of the Jr High office after the church service and talked to Sam-n-Stacey directly.
We have found, is it 8 years later, that the Boones are a family that will do just about anything to make a difference for God in the life of kids. Thanks, Sam-n-Stacey, for the hard work and love that you've given my kids. I think that our kids have traveled further with you guys than with us....... scary. Rachel to LA and SF, Jacob to SF 2 times, Jacob to New Orleans. Camping at the beach. Day beach trips. SUmmer camps. Other things.
Thanks for being a part of making them into who they are. Iknow that there is still lots of shaping to do, and praying. Oh, man, so thanks.
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