The story of Job is one of the most remarkable bible stories of faith and perseverance. The trials that faced Job have long served Christians as a marker of the trust and faith that God would want our lives to be in spite of the tribulations we are facing. Many will say that the trials and tribulations that faced Job were well beyond the trials and tribulations we would face today.

But in the case of the lives of Theldoris and Don Maxey, a Job like existence is not too far removed from reality. This is their story; it's a story filled with tragedy, perseverance, and an unbelievable display of faith, that probably affords them a uniquely insightful view into the life of God's beloved servant Job.

“I felt like I had been delivered from a life of regression”, says Pastor Betty about her new courtship these days with developing a healthy lifestyle.

The ladies identified as the “Golden Girls” have been hard at work for the past seven months recreating themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. It's nothing new about ladies working out together in the gym, but these ladies ranging from age 48 to 74 years of age remind you of a group of girlfriends in their early 20's laughing and having fun with life.

The Albuquerque Public Schools and Black Student Unions (BSU) celebrated their first ever Rites of Passage Celebration. The historical event was held at Highland High School, with members of the BSU's graduating class of 2008 being recognized for their achievements as members of the Black Student Unions.

The event was presented by Joycelyn Jackson, BSU director, and the BSU sponsors. Community sponsors of the event were Excel Educational Enterprises Inc., French's Mortuary and the Perspective II.

“The importance of this special recognition is to reward our students who commit to work to achieve excellence through the guidelines of the Black Student Union program. These students are special in that they have requirements that must be met throughout the school year and the students you see here, have accomplished those goals. We are very proud of our students, and this is a way to show our appreciation for their accomplishments,” Shared Mrs. Jackson.