Nellie, Caitlin, and I, along with Eric's family, were in Galveston for his graduation from The College of The Mainland's Public Safety School (aka Police Academy). We were thrilled because Eric received the Academic Achievement Award for being number one in his class! Praise the Lord! There were some tense moments from Friday until his name was finally called. In fact, it's not like Eric not to eat well and Sunday lunch after church he hardly ate and this at his favorite restaurant! But as the director of the school read the requirements, etc., Sarai tensed up and finally the name was read and the usually calm and quiet father-in-law yelled the loudest. Sarai's hand immediately hits my knee, but she later said it was in relief. Congratulations to Eric upon this great achievement in his life.
Eric now awaits the start of the Galveston PD in-house academy, another four to six week training with his new department. Our prayers for a successful time there as well as a rewarding and safe career.
My thanks to the family at First UMC for understanding my absence.
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