Chasing His Dreams - Xavier

We would like to recognize Xavier, a resident of our Baxley Campus, who will be graduating and attending Coastal Pines Technical College. He plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity but is also interested in welding. 

Xavier enjoys the idea of welding, a skill he will learn over the summer. He wants to help construction workers get the pieces that they need to get the job done. He is also very interested in cybersecurity and knows it’s going to take some time to obtain that degree.  

“I am really good at coding with computers, and I enjoy the idea of helping protect important information, so I want to get started on that as soon as I get my welding degree,” Xavier said.  

Aside from chasing his dreams, Xavier enjoys playing football, fishing, singing, and drawing. And his favorite is playing football where he excels at playing both running back and cornerback.  

When Xavier first arrived at GBCH&FM, he initially thought the Baxley Campus was just going to make him do manual labor during his entire stay and soon discovered that was not the case.  

“I was so wrong about what I thought GBCH&FM was,” Xavier said. “We have fun and enjoy the day being kids and help where needed. I’ve learned so much from the staff here and am so thankful for their constant support.”  

While campus staff helped Xavier with his education, they also developed his character and taught him important life skills that will benefit him for the future.  

“Mr. James has taught me that no matter what situation I'm in, I don’t need to run away from it but to face it head on,” Xavier explained. “He shows me how to learn and grow from any circumstances and to always find a better solution.”  

Xavier realizes how God used his time at GBCH&FM to help him grow and sees that God has a bigger plan for his life.  

“Coming to GBCH&FM has been an eye opener for me spiritually seeing so many people come alongside me and knowing that I’m not alone on this journey,” Xavier said. “I was in a lot of negative situations in life before I came here and never took the time to pray but now, I see how important it is and that God has a bigger plan for my life.”  

Pray with us for Xavier as he leaves high school and begins college, that he will follow God's plans for his life and that God will help him to use his gifts wisely and pursue his dreams boldly.   

Congratulations on all your accomplishments Xavier! 

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