Genuine Heisman Winner

Friends,

Okay...I obviously had the wrong guy picked for the Heisman trophy a couple of weeks ago. If I knew then what I know now, I would have picked Tim Tebow from the University of Florida, if not for any other reason than sentimentality. Come to find out, that Mr. Tebow was a homeschooler, raised in a Christian family in Alabama. At the time of his blossoming into a fine young quarterback in the state of Alabama, no homeschoolers were allowed to play high school athletics. The Tebow family played a significant role in getting the changes made that would allow Tim to be able to play quarterback for his high school football team in Alabama. Individuals like Tim Tebow exemplify that homeshoolers should have opportunity to be a part of the athletics (and music) system in the local community. Many homeschoolers grow and mature to become very capable human beings...and they are often Christians. For our family, we are very grateful that we have had the honor of homeschooling and for the Lord's blessings in this endeavor. Speaking of blessings...when Tim gave his Heisman acceptance speech, He said thanks first to His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he unashamedly said was His first priority in life. He followed this by prioritizing His values -- family, academics and then (4th) football. There was not a commentator in the room -- Lee, Kirk, or Chris who did not praise him highly for being a better human being even than a football player. In fact, Lee Corso said, there has NEVER been a better representative for the Heisman trophy. Congratulations Tim Tebow -- a very deserving and blessed winner!

Don