They were the Best children of William (Willie) and Mary Best. They all got their start in Woodville, Mississippi. After High School, several completed professional training and education. Growing up in the early 1900’s they all became honor students and graduates of Hard Times University. No electricity, no phones, horses & mules for transportation. What …
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God School: Lessons From The Past
When Mary Farrar married William (Willie) Best on October 2, 1902, they had no idea that 124 years later 200 people would follow. Picture “1” Willie & Mary with their 5 “Best Kids”, Mary Ella, Josephine, Wilhena, Farrar (my mom) and Francis. These 2 generations are now gone but not forgotten. In their lifetime they …
God School: Never Forget!
Last weekend was incredible. Yes, it was the 250th Birthday for our country but it was what my hometown of Hamburg, Arkansas chose to do that made me even more proud. I knew when I read on Facebook last week about Hamburg taking the Nehemiah challenge, that Mary & I had to go home. The …
Love Changes Everything
I remember when “BA” first came to our Center from a large high school. The adjustment was not easy. He had developed his survival skills around loud & tough talking. Over time BA recognized that loud and tough was not part of our culture. Inside, BA had a sweet heart that wanted to be loved. …
The Board of Education, God School
I first met Danny while working for an organization that advocates for people with developmental disabilities. It was my first job out of college, and with a degree in business, I had no idea what I was doing. I recognize this as a “God School” turning point. It would begin a 30-year journey that would …
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