Torrey is in the middle of her 8th grade trip to Washington DC. She is having a blast. But, we knew she would. We live in the age of technology, and our school administrator is on the trip and blogging about the fun (Parents aren't allowed to go ... only school staff. I'm sure she lived in fear that I would be asked to go!) and sending pictures of the kids. Torrey calls us every night ... around 10:30 Washington time. I'm sure there is a plan to keep them exhausted and therefore out of trouble ... head of security is also along for the ride!
On Monday night they had a night tour of the Capitol building. They were the only ones in the building. John Culberson serves as the congressman from the 7th district in Texas. He came to the Capitol building to meet the kids and to share his faith. They took a moment to sing "God Bless America" and to pray for Congressman Culberson and his family. Gulp. This was one of those once in a lifetime moments ... never before has an 8th grade class from Second had the opportunity to have a private tour of the Capitol at night with a congressman. One day, one of these kiddos could serve our country in the same way as Congressman Culberson ... may they never forget that they can serve our country and serve God at the same time!
This morning they visited the White House. May those that live and work in the people's house recognize there is something different about this group of 8th graders. Not because they are Texans. Not because they are smart. Not because they are cute. But because of WHO is living in them!
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