Track Star in the Children’s Home

in the Children’s Home

John Spray was a part of the Florida High School Athletic Association 1A Track and Field State Championship Team. He has lived in the Mount Dora Children’s Home since he was five years old. John is a good leader and a natural athlete who is successful at whatever he attempts to do. His coaches can count on him to rally the hearts of his team to accomplish what might look impossible. His ability to step up to the plate and do what is best for the team was evident when he, Joey Cockrell, Robert Hussey, and Blaine Ramsdell formed a 4x400m relay team before the District meet which eventually lead them to the State meet. “John perseveres and pushes himself to go above and beyond what is expected. He played a huge part in our district, regional, and state track titles, including a state medal performance in the 4 x 100m relay, ” said Coach Means, Head MDB Track and Field Coach. Congratulations, John!

...New Kids, cont. from page 4 part about living here is being with people who love God, “ said Layla. She likes going to church and being a part of an active church youth group. “I like my youth group here because it is small and everyone is so friendly, like a family, ” she said.

Her houseparents, Ricky and Cathy Brown, are good examples to Layla. “Mrs. Cathy has a caring heart. She is the one I talk to when I need someone to listen, ” she said. “Mr. Ricky is a great listener. He wants what is best for us, and he helps us with our problems. ”

London

London has been at CH&BS since last April. She is in the 6th grade, loves basketball and says she will play for the WNBA one day. London has a black belt in tae kwon do and jujitsu. Her favorite color is green, and she enjoys drawing.

“I like living at Christian Home & Bible School because there are a lot of nice people who seem to understand me. I especially enjoyed getting to go to camp this summer because I got to learn more about God. I didn’t go to church much where I used to live, ” she said. London likes being part of an active church youth group. “I want to be baptized soon, ” said London.

London likes living in Burton cottage with her seven new sisters. “Burton has some amazing people living there. I know I can talk to some of the girls about a lot of stuff, ” said London.

“I like my house mom, Mrs. Cathy, because she understands where I came from and some of the issues I deal with. Mr. Ricky is a pretty cool person, too. He knows I need to be encouraged, and he helps me focus on my school work, ” said London.

Trey

Trey is thirteen and in the 8th grade this year. He came to the Children’s Home last April from Central Florida. He likes to sing rapp music and play basketball. Trey is glad he came to Christian Home & Bible School and enjoys living in Lugar Cottage with his new brothers and sisters. “Lugar is a home and the people here encourage me, ” he said. “It is a safe place. I don’t have as much freedom here, but with a lot of freedom, I sometimes got into trouble. ”

He thinks Mrs. Kelly, his house mother, is really nice. “She is funny and treats everyone the same, ” said Trey. He likes Keith, his house dad, because he knows Keith cares. Keith likes to chill out and take all the guys to the movie or Wal-Mart together.

Trey is excited about going to Christian Home & Bible School this year. He thinks he will miss his old school and friends back home, but he is already making new friends here. Math is Trey ’s favorite subject.

Trey goes to Orange Avenue Church of Christ now. He loves the people in his church. Carson Barker is his friend at school and church who encouraged him to give his life to the Lord and be baptized last month.