It's Official! He's a Game Warden

This post is 2 weeks late - but better late than never :) It's been a whirlwind moving, unpacking and getting settled in. Two weeks ago today Drew became an official Texas Game Warden! He has worked so hard and he is already such a wonderful warden. He comes home from work just grinning like a child in a toy store - he is absolutely loving his job!

The graduation was at the capitol and here is Governor Rick Perry pinning his badge on:


Drew had the honor of saying the invocation at graduation. It was such a great prayer that I wanted to share it with you all:

Father,

Thank you for seeing us safely through to this day. We are humbled by all that You have done for us in the past seven months and look forward to the time ahead as we prepare to begin our service. Thank you for the instruction and teaching that we have had during this period of our lives and for the time and effort given by all of those who have led us. We are also extremely grateful for our families. It is through their sacrifice and dedication that we are able to be here today. We also want to honor those who have served before us, especially those who have given their lives in this service. Help us to always remember them and honor them by the things we do, with the understanding that none of us are guaranteed tomorrow.

Psalm 104 says, “How many are Your works oh Lord. In wisdom You made them all. The Earth is full of Your creatures.”. Lord, for seven months we have been training our minds and bodies for this day and stand before You now, willing and ready to serve in the protection of Your creation.

We pray for several things today, Lord.
That you would watch over us as we serve through long days.
That you would guide us through the dark nights.
That you would protect us in times of danger.
That you would give us strength against our enemies and
Give us wisdom in making the many decisions that we will face.

May our integrity be beyond reproach and our behavior always without question.

Help us to remember that You are our fortress and strength and that through You we can never be shaken.

May we always strive to be, both servants and warriors, in the protection of Your creation and for the people and the state of Texas.

In Jesus name we pray,
Amen

The 54th Game Warden Class and supervisors:


Celebrating!


Drew's parents, brother - John Michael and grandparents were able to come and celebrate his graduation with us! To view all the pictures of this big day, click here: