Well, we’ve lived our way through to this last Wednesday of May 2026. I (and perhaps you all do too) personally know of family/friends that were called to their eternal rest this month. I have also prayed for the comfort of many that I read about and for these reasons I Am Grateful to God for the Gift of Life. I intentionally choose to be content regardless of the state of our economy, crime and disappointments. I choose to let “Love Abound” trusting that God does indeed have “The Whole World in His Hands”.
*The Rayburn Correctional Center recently recognized their teacher, Dewanna Thomas, for being named the Louisiana Educator of the Year (2025-2026) by Ready for Industry. Ms. Thomas received this award at the Correctional Education Association Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Congratulations on a job well done!
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
* Mrs. Laquisha Greely-Mark has been selected to be the new principal of Varnado High School!
*Karen Creel is the 2025-2026 VHS High School Teacher of the Year and Stephanie Stevens is the Junior High School Teacher of the Year. In addition, Penny Martin is the 2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year. Congratulations to you all.
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year is Carly Temples and the 2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year is Cynthia Brock. Congratulations Ladies!
Reflections:
*On Forgiveness: It takes a lot of energy to stay mad and/or hold a grudge. The effect that unforgiveness has on the offender and the offended can be devastating, in our spiritual, physical and mental well being. I have learned that through Prayer I am able to forgive even those who have harmed me and sometimes have not asked for my forgiveness. For me it is such a feeling of Peace to experience true brotherly and sisterly Love for others. I do believe that. “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me”. (Phillipians 4:13)
*Forgive, Forgive, Forgive, GPigott
