“ I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
We aren’t the cool parents who buy their kids presents throughout the year. For the most part, they know that Christmas and birthdays are their two shots at getting any bigger items that they have their eye on. In the January when Sawyer turned nine, thanks to extremely sweet and generous friends, he wound up with $50 in cash. He had almost never had an amount of money like that, so I was excited for him. I pictured how much fun he would have going to Toys r Us and picking out a good-sized treat. What kid wouldn’t love to go and blow fifty bucks on himself?
I always make an effort to shop locally because it is important to have our dollars circulated in the community. The only time I shop at the superstores--commonly known as Big Box Stores--is when I can’t find something locally. When I am forced to shop outside of Olney, I often become frustrated with the level of service demonstrated at other stores that shall not be mentioned. Especially stores that begin with W and end with T.
Some, and I would go so far as to say a good majority of my best memories growing up are from my time as a Cub and Boy Scout. From pinewood derbies to the many projects to obtain a merit badge to the endless weekend summer camping trips, the Scouts offered more than good times with great friends. For me, they taught me how to be a man. Not getting much direction on the home front, the Scouts filled the roll brilliantly. They taught me many lessons, but mainly how to be a decent, kind and helpful person.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
