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Big Boy

August 26, 2013 at 10:57 am Ted Gocke

We had a great time moving our son Trevor into his new apartment at the University of Louisville over the weekend. He has been blessed with an Army...

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The Last First Race

August 20, 2013 at 9:21 am Ted Gocke

For over 17 years my wife and I have braved all types of weather to watch our three kids run Cross Country, play Soccer, baseball/softball etc. This...

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Thoughts while pedaling...thiefs!

August 19, 2013 at 5:29 pm Brad Facciani

I don't know about you but this going back to school early, has totally sapped the happiness out of enjoying the rest of summer. The Tennessee School...

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BOO!

August 16, 2013 at 9:17 am Ted Gocke

Tonight my wife and I are using one of the coupons out of a "Adventures Coupon Book" that someone gave us. It is a BOGO coupon for the Chattanooga...

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Thoughts while Pedaling...American Idol

August 15, 2013 at 3:59 pm Brad Facciani

Monday we delivered backpacks to the underprivileged school kids in the inner city... and once again I was incensed by the monetary under...

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Thoughts while pedaling... a letdown?

August 13, 2013 at 4:28 pm Brad Facciani

How do you feel on Christmas day... just after you open the last present? I wonder if I'm the only person that has a post Christmas " oh my gosh I'ts...

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You are a work in progress!

August 12, 2013 at 10:41 am Ted Gocke

I had the awesome priviledge of leading a friend of mine to Christ last week. There is nothing like that feeling! He has messaged me several times...

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Another Brother in Christ

August 9, 2013 at 9:52 am Ted Gocke

I had the awesome priviledge of leading one of my "former students" in the sinners prayer the other day in my office. I hope you have experienced what...

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Kids in a Candy Shop

August 7, 2013 at 9:16 am Ted Gocke

Monday afternoon, after brodcasting from the front gate of Dollywood, our contact person (who is super-duper) gave me a $50 gift certificate for our...

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Summer is flying by

August 2, 2013 at 9:44 am Ted Gocke

It never ceases to amaze me at how fast the seasons fly by. For kids I know summer must feel like a blink of an eye...it won't be long until the kids...

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