Clyde's graduation

Here Clyde is on his birthday. This was his last day of class and his graduation day. We are all so very proud of Clyde and his accomplishments. We ran around the house trying to get ready for his homecoming. We got blue, yellow, and white balloons from Audra to snazz up the house for him. We baked him this cake, which is one of his favorites. I'm not sure what it is called exactly, but it ia a yellow cake, with jello and hawiian punch, gelled in it, then topped with pineapple and cool whip. If you'd like browned coconut shavings are a nice way to garnish it. (Clyde didn't want the coconut this year.) Later that evening we went out for subs and a movie...Ocean's 13. I love spending time with my Clyde.

And finally, after a decade of college, we are proud to announce Clyde's graduation from UNC-G. We are all so proud of him and all of his hard work. His birthday was the 26th of July and he graduated the same day! This past week has been quite adventurous for us. Tara, my sister-in-law called on Wednesday morning, (8/2) to tell us of a Social Studies opening at SWRMS, in Asheboro. Clyde called the school and the principal was either in meetings or was out of the office for Wednesday and Thursday. Clyde was able to speak to him on Friday and set up an interview on the following Monday morning. Clyde was way nervous all weekend. We were constantly praying for him. Then Monday rolled around. Clyde anxiously drove to Asheboro for his interview. He met with the Principal and the gal in whom he would be replacing. She is moving to Lead Teacher. Clyde gave them his simple resume and they asked him usual and unusual questions. They asked about his mission to Poland and were amazed that he spoke another language. Then they saw that he had been married for 11 years and had 5 children and were quite amazed with that. After the interview was finished, the other teacher took him on a tour of the school. Clyde said that he didn't feel that the interview was over. He left on a very positive note. Now, we knew that it was in Heavenly Father's hands. He had done all that he could do to get the job. Tuesday morning we got a call from, the VP of the school, needing a bit of info. Then, later that day, they officially offered him the job. Clyde has been on cloud 9 ever since. He started orientation the next day and finished out the week with it. Saturday was his last day at Wal-Mart. He was very happy about that!

We know that this is such a blessing. It is a far drive, but we both feel that it is a huge blessing for our family. It is a great school to get his feet wet and to get his teaching barrings. Clyde is an excellent teacher to that age of child. He has had great success w/ all the youth that he has taught in early morning seminary and as a primary teacher. I have no doubt that he will be a huge success. The school has even offered him an assistant football coaching job! We are all so very proud of our Clyde!!