So Sharon Martin (the elementary principal) introduces me in elementary chapel a couple weeks ago and as I make my way to the front of the room, and stand in front of all the kids, teachers and some parents, I hear a lot of ooo's and awww's and excitement because of how tall I am and how bright my shoes are, and so on. Sharon then introduces me and asks the kids..."what's the first thing you notice about Mr. Wilcox?"...a few kids go with the standard..."He's really tall!" and "His shirt matches his shoes!" But than she calls on this 4th grade boy who says..."well he has a lot of flab on his arm bones!" Hahaha, the whole room was cracking up, it was pretty dang funny and has been a big joke here ever since. The good news is I have the little man in my class, and on the first day I had to flex for him to prove myself...than I punched him as hard as I could to show him how strong I am and that seemed to work pretty well!! (just kidding about the punching)Anyway,
so my basic day here is 8:30 PE with 4th or 5th grade, Then lunch with the middle school where we usually eat for about 15 minutes and then play basketball or something in the gym. Then after lunch it's 2nd and 3rd grade PE followed by 1st grade PE and wrapping up the day with middle school boys PE. The kids here all want to play either dodge ball, bball, soccer or kick ball for some of the younger ones, and we also do a little working out before games and stretching. It has been pretty awesome, and since I can dunk it seems that I have been pretty much idolized by all the kids. I also try to play in every game we play which is a little unfair at times but it makes me feel like a champion!
so my basic day here is 8:30 PE with 4th or 5th grade, Then lunch with the middle school where we usually eat for about 15 minutes and then play basketball or something in the gym. Then after lunch it's 2nd and 3rd grade PE followed by 1st grade PE and wrapping up the day with middle school boys PE. The kids here all want to play either dodge ball, bball, soccer or kick ball for some of the younger ones, and we also do a little working out before games and stretching. It has been pretty awesome, and since I can dunk it seems that I have been pretty much idolized by all the kids. I also try to play in every game we play which is a little unfair at times but it makes me feel like a champion!Well we miss everyone back home and would love to hear from all of you! Don't hesitate to facebook, or email us, or even comment on our blog! Viszlat!!!
Brandon that is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe pic with the kids is priceless. Thank you so much for the updates. We are praying for you and KNOW that God is going to use you both in amazing ways.
God's grace and peace on you both... Tim & Brit
LOVED this story, Brandon! Having grown up in and international school, I know the feeling of idolizing new people.... especially tall ones with cool shoes and flabby arms! :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys!
-Christiana