This has been a busy time for all of us at Rock Solid Character. We spent 1.5 days at Hedgcoxe Elementary in Plano and a full day at both Peavy Primary in Lufkin and Groesbeck Elementary. We have definitely been battling the weather. In Plano it was cold! In Lufkin it was raining. In Groesbeck the clouds were grey and threatening all day. The students did great and persevered.
We were fortunate in Groesbeck to allow them to have two climbs on the Character Rock. I remember after one student finished his first climb, he went back to the same line to climb the same route. He said to one of the other students in line, "I'm going to watch others to see how they do it and then try again." It reminded me about the importance of having a mentor and surrounding yourself with friends who have good character. When we have a mentor or friends with good character, we can learn from others and the good choices they make.
If your friends start talking about trying drugs, tell them it's like climbing without a harness. Remind them of the need to respect our "climbing machine." Drugs will just destroy it and keep you from making it to the top. Have the courage to do what is right, even if you're afraid of the reaction of your friends.
Climb On! Kool Keith
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