Last night we started our first Upward Cheerleading class. Yusef coached the basketball team last year and is again this year. They asked me if I could help out this year, so I am the head coach for Ariana's squad. Upward is a positive sports program to encourage and help children realize that every child is a winner. We also teach them that God is at work all around us and do devotions at every practice. It teaches the children to be servants, and that how we live is more important than what we say. The most important thing is to introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports. This is held at our church, but some of the children have never known the love of God and that is where we come in! I am so excited about this season and to have Ariana on my squad! Last night she did so well and when we got home she said that I was the best coach! That is so worth all the time that I was worried about giving up!!! I look back a couple of years ago and see the way I have grown in my relationship with God and thank him everyday for changing me. I definetly couldn't do it on my own and that is what people need to realize!!!