Vote For Andrew Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Finalist

This is an email I received from my cousin in Georgia ... she is a teacher, and as you can tell she is very compassionate about her students .... please read Andrew's story and if you feel it in your heart vote for him ... all it takes is a click of a button ...

"Thought y'all would want to help Andrew out. For those of you who don't know, I taught Andrew in the 6th grade. He is a VERY intelligent young man. It used to bother me tremendously that Andrew was so smart, yet so sickly. I just couldn't understand why God would allow someone of such wonderful intelligence to have a dreadful disease. Well, you live and learn. Andrew has a purpose in life and it is to touch the hearts of all the people he meets. He even came back to Bainbridge and taught one year at Hutto last year. Thanks in advance for helping him out! Have a great day!"
Vicky


This is the original email she received from Andrew ...

Scholarship: Vote for Andrew Wilson!!!

On Behalf Of Andrew Wilson Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:44 A

"Greetings,I hope this message finds you all well up in Bainbridge. I have recently moved to Gainesville, FL, where I am attending the Episcopal campus ministry here at the University of Florida. I have been very involved with the campus ministry, and it is so heartening to be involved in a very energetic, optimistic, and spiritual group of young Episcopalians. I can truly feel God's presence and see his work in the lives of the students here. :) If any of you ever find yourself driving through here on a Sunday evening (or anytime) feel free to stop by! :)

I'm emailing this to you all to announce that I am a finalist for a scholarship relating to Cystic Fibrosis! As a finalist, I am one of 40 candidates for a $10,000 scholarship to be awarded in a few weeks. The sole criterion for the scholarship is to receive the most number of votes online. I would like to ask all of you to please vote for me if/when you have the opportunity. A few things to remember about the scholarship:1. One vote per day per computer (so if you've got access to multiple computers - that's multiple votes)2. The contest continues on for 30 days, so that's 30 opportunities to vote -- remember to vote often!You can read my scholarship essay and see my creative presentation online. Please follow the below link to vote for me, and please pass this on to anyone else you feel may be willing to support me. :)
http://www.solvaycaresscholarship.com/winners-profiles/andrew-w.php

I hope and pray that all is well up in Bainbridge. Even though I'm in the Diocese of Florida now, I enjoy keeping tabs on all the goings on at St. John's Bainbridge and the DoG.

Kindest regards, Andrew Wilson"

My Linebacker

This is my Football Player in his practice uniform ...this past Saturday he was a linebacker! They are the best football players I have ever watched play ... lol

Okay so its not like the good old College days in Pennsylvania in the snow (man it is hot in Florida) and watching my brother play on ESPN ...but it is my 6 year old ...and it doesn't matter what he does it is always the best play just as long as he doesn't get hurt and has fun!

My 11 year old daughter, she is the volleyball player!

A True Star: Paul Newman 1925 - 2008

I have such fond memories of watching Paul Newman through the years, what a superb actor and director. I owe this appreciation to my parents ... their love of these old shows and movies, the love that they were able to experience with their parents and have passed along to me, and in in turn to my children at 11 and 6 who enjoy the old movies -- it is always nice to be able to experience a true artist ... a rare treasure

....But what has impressed me even more has been Mr. Newman's commitment to his family and his commitment to charities. What a True Star .... all of Hollywood should learn to shine as bright as he ... you will truly be missed ... God Bless You, Your Family and Friends ....

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I just found a great giveaway at http://oldecolonialpeddler.blogspot.com that I wanted to share! Hurry up, because you have until September 29th for a chance to win one of 3 great prizes!! Good luck!!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game ....

I love the way this sign turned out!! I am finally getting the chance to work on some new things and have even remembered to take some pictures some pictures along the way. You know how time flies when you are having work!

I will be adding more pictures when I get the chance ... for all of you in Texas make sure you look for our stuff to hit Fort Hood ... it has already left on the Pony Express .... with Folk Art right behind ...

For those of you in the Southeast we look forward to meeting you at the Fort Rucker Holidays in the South Bazaar in November.

We are getting ready for the holidays and adding some of our newest items on our website and eBay store! Check back often.... as we as we are always working on something ...