The Christianville Spirit: Gulf Shores 2008

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June 30, 2008- TCS # 106
This past week was our annual Family Vacation in a place called Gulf Shores, AL in a beach house that my Grandma Honey gets every year. This trip was really fun and also this year had some history makers. This Year, my cousins Taylor and Olivia which are my Uncle Craig’s Son and 2nd Daughter came to the beach house this year. Also, Uncle Craig brought his brand new jet skis which My Brother and Uncle Craig’s girlfriend Kelly’s Brother had a ton of fun on. On one of the days, we went to this place called The Hangout which I thought was really cool. I think it seems like a place for teens to hang out at. All in all, this trip was really fun.

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The Christianville Spirit: A Father's Day Tribute to Popi

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June 18, 2008- TCS # 105
As most of you know or are soon to find out, My Grandpa (or Popi as we call him) passed away in April. And, On June 15 was Father’s Day. So, I figured that we all had Father’s Day without Popi; this is my tribute to him. Can you imagine Father’s Day knowing that your grandpa or dad passed away? Well, we all know it’s very hard especially the first one. So, here’s I did to help. That day I figured it would be a good idea on honor him. So, I asked My Mom if there were any restaurants he liked to go to that here in Dallas and she there weren’t. Then, I told her that I wanted to honor him and she said that we could have a cookout and make one of his famous recipes which were putting ketchup and cheese inside hamburgers before they even ate them. Later, we decided not to cook out because it was too hot. So, the final decision was going to eat Italian because My Mom told me that he liked seafood and Italian. Now, here are suggestions on others who want to honor their father or other family member who passed away. One thing you could do would be to find out what the person loves to eat. Another thing to try would be making up a Father’s Day Prayer about you and your family member. And, the final suggestion would be to do something unique to that person. All in all though, I am glad that we honored him because it made me feel much better about it.
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This is edition of The Christianville Spirit is dedicated in memory of Warren “budsy/popi” Smith

The Christianville Spirit: Give Love To "Silent Heroes"

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June 11, 2008- TCS # 104
“Silent Heroes”; who and what are they? “Silent Heroes” are people who do things for you and others that either you don’t thank them, don’t acknowledge, or take advantage of. “Silent Heroes” are people who donate their time and even their money to do things for us. A “Silent Hero” can be anyone from a person at a store, your orthodontist (If your getting braces), your spouse, or even someone in your family. Now, I know you’re thinking “Why is someone like your own spouse being a “Silent Hero”?” Well, they do a lot for you and have it to put up with all the habits you have. But, then again you have to do the same. So, who are your “Silent Heroes”? Well, my orthodontist, Tammy Long is one because she put up with everything from My Nerves to me complaining about my teeth hurting for about 2 years. Now, I’ll say though it was fun along the way letting my friends choose the colors I wore. Another “Silent Hero” would My Mom because she does so much for me, some things I don’t thank her because I don’t realize what she is doing. My third “Silent Hero” would be the people out in the world who donate things and money to charity instead using all on themselves. And, my final “Silent Hero” is My Brother’s Friends because they have been really nice to me regardless of the fact that I have Special Needs, they’ve still taken me in. All in all, “Silent Heroes” are quite awesome. So, find your “Silent Hero” and thank them for what they have done.
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The Christianville Spirit: TCS Series; Uncle Bruce

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June 4, 2008- TCS # 103
OK. Everyone; It’s time for another installment of The Christianville Spirit Series, Playlist of Your Life. This time we’re going into someone’s life that has plenty of Class, Legacy, and Success. This person’s life is one of my uncles and one of Popi’s great children. This person is named Bruce Smith (or Uncle Bruce as I call him) so, without further a due, here’s a Bruce Smith’s Life. First off, Bruce Smith was born on March 19, 1964 in Michigan. And, for this we’ll play “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by Mo Roca 180. Years later, he graduated form St. Francis High School in Toledo, OH. FOr this we’ll play “Graduation (Friends Forever)” by Vitamin C. After Graduating High School he moved to Atlanta, GA with Grandma Honey. While their driving to The South, we’ll play “Song of the South” by Alabama. Later on, He went to The University of Georgia where he had great friends and met his current wife, Carolee Armstrong. Him and Carolee were good friends and decided to get married. However, even today they’re still the best of friends. For these we’ll play “I get with a little from my friends” by The Beatles and melt into “Heaven” by Brian Adams. After they got married, I remember one day Uncle Brian complimenting and liking my brother’s color of hair, he said that he always wanted a Michael of his own. Well, ironically he and Carolee had 3 little “Michaels” named Gram, Callie, and Parker. For this we’ll play “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses. Today he is quite a successful, involved, and talented man. He was so successful that he was a City Councilman for The City of Norcross which is the city he lives in today. Also, He is involved with his church and he even plays in a band called “The Alley Cats” which he plays in the town park every other weekend. And, of course his talent, he can play many instruments like The Piano and The Bagpipes. For all this we’ll play “Larger than Life” by The Backstreet Boys. And, finally another cool thing about him is that he has a Pilot’s License and he flies small planes. And, for this we’ll play “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Sister Hazel. All in all, Uncle Bruce is an awesome guy and he is great to meet.

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