Mrs. Willie Mae Walker RIP

A friend of mine and so many others flew up to Heaven to be with our sisters and brothers

She battled cancer for only a few weeks and everyone prayed….hoping she would soon get better

She’s a part of a close family which is EBA where everybody knows everybody and is very close

Today at school it’s very hard walking into the lunchroom with so many memories of her and the fun

Always greeted me with a smile and kind words especially my first year when I barely said a word

Words can’t really describe how I feel right now which goes for others too we will always miss her

We know she’s waiting for us and that keeps us going when we mourn the loss of a dear friend known

As Mrs. Willie Mae Walker. 

This is a poem I wrote for you Mrs. Willie Mae Walker you will be missed but I know and love the fact that I will see you again one day. I love you with all my heart and so blessed that I got to know you. Thanks for making 5 years of EBA the best years of my life!!!!! 

What EBA Has Meant to Me

What EBA Has Meant to Me

   My five years at Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) have been the most INCREDIBLE years of my life.  I thank God for this major blessing every day of my life. The administration, faculty, all the clubs offered, and the atmosphere have become extremely important to me. Since that first day, everyone welcomed me with open arms and encouraging words making every day a blessing. The faculty are concerned about my faith/relationship with Christ. If I do not understand a certain class or my faith, the teachers are there to assist me.

    One such teacher I've had the past three years is now one of my best friends. She has helped me through some of the hardest times of my life; school related and non-school related. Her door is always opened to me, and I can count on her to listen and point me towards the Lord. I am a better person because of her.

     My whole personality changed when I first started EBA. The atmosphere of the school is incredibly and Christ centered. We have Chapel on Thursdays and devotions, prayers at many other times.  I have made some amazing friends throughout the time that I have been at EBA. These are the types of friends I can count on to be by my side when I need a shoulder to cry on.

   The clubs and activities made available are vital. Two clubs that have helped shape me into who I am today are the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) and Interact. Interact in particular, has given me the opportunity to help others within my school and community. For example, we participated in Operation Christmas Child program which allowed me to show Christ’s love to a child through a Christmas present. That gives me such a humble feeling in my heart. Another service example is the  “powderpuff” at EBA, that helps donate money for people or other organizations that are in need.

  FCS has given me the opportunity to spread God’s word and show His love throughout my school and my community. It has given me the chance to show how much Christ means to me. Prayer rallies that the school has throughout the years are a major way that I have participated in showing others Christ and what He has done for me.

    Edmund Burke Academy has been a tremendous blessing in my life. This school helped me find my way back to Christ, and for that I am forever thankful. It is going to be extremely hard to leave this wonderful place and all the people here because EBA is more than a school, it is my FAMILY!

A View About Suicide---Madelyne Goode

"Suicide is a very delicate subject, it's also very controversial.
I can't say I agree with it, but there's a part of me that understands a person's reasoning. It's been brought up recently because of a speaker that really touched my life at beach camp this summer, Ergun Caner's sons passing. Yes, it was a suicide.
From the week I spent with Ergun, I've learned what a wonderful man he is, and how dedicated to God he is. I believe God knew that this storm would be upon the Caner's but He also knows they are strong enough to handle it.
First off, I strongly believe what I just said. God wouldn't allow this if they couldn't. But if you are seriously going to attack Ergun or any of the Caner's or Hannah (Braxton's girlfriend) because he died of a suicide, I'm really trying to have patience here and say the Godly thing instead of what I really would love to say to you. I'm praying that God helps these people because they obviously need it. No one on this earth could possibly know what Braxton went through, relate to it? maybe, but only Braxton and God know. So your opinion is not necessary, and yes Braxton is saved and is in Heaven. No matter what he did. It doesn't matter, that's where God's grace and understanding comes in.
Secondly, I personally do not think adults realize how real our world is today. I know people that have done drugs, alcohol, pretty much anything you could think of. I've had many a friend tell me that they thought, or are still thinking about suicide. At 13, almost 14 years old what do I say to that. It's one of the hardest things for me. how am I supposed to respond to that? I hate that my friends feel this way. I hate that anyone feels this way. I don't care if you don't like me or, I don't like you. if you ever need to talk because you feel like you're at the point where you don't think you can handle it anymore, please feel free to talk to me anytime. I'm here for anyone. Or if you don't want to talk to me, which I totally understand, please remember there's always a God that want to use You, but you have to let Him. And if you do decide to talk to me, I can't promise to say the right things, because I don't know much honestly, but I'm blessed to have an Almighty God to give me the words to say and I try to thank him for that everyday.
For the ones of you who took the time to read this, thank you and I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day.
Rest in Peace Braxton." 

Thanks Madelyne for your point of view on this controversial topic. No matter what you are loved and there is always a way out..........it's called JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God has a plan for your life!!!! He knows that life will not be smooth, but He loves you!