I hope you will indulge me as I write this story. It is for me. If you get anything out of it, only the better.
A Man Called Coach
Today, Sunday January 26, 2014 brought the end of a chapter in the history of Quitman Independent School District. Delbert Ballard went to that heavenly home that God had prepared for him.
Addison Danielle Dugan 2004-2013
Addison Dugan January 4 ,2004–June 12, 2013 We live in a world with no easy answers. It’s been said, “What a difference a day (or week) makes. One week ago today, a family and a community’s lives changed forever. Addison Dugan, a precious 9 year old from Grand Saline, lost her life in a tragic… Read More »
Addison Danielle Dugan 2004-2013
Addison Dugan January 4 ,2004–June 12, 2013 We live in a world with no easy answers. It’s been said, “What a difference a day (or week) makes. One week ago today, a family and a community’s lives changed forever. Addison Dugan, a precious 9 year old from Grand Saline, lost her life in a tragic… Read More »
Thinking About Dad
Billy Joe George Yesterday marked the 14th Father’s Day without my dad. You know, you would think that it would get easier….it hasn’t.
Remembering Julie
Julia “Julie” Akins My how time flies. The first anniversary of Julie’s death is only a couple of
Mom’s (first) Mother’s Day in Heaven
My Mom Dixie George Well look at you. You finally made it. Your first Mother’s Day in Heaven. Your prayers have been answered. I’m so proud for you. All that suffering you went through down here is now long behind you. There has been many years that I didn’t get you a gift for your… Read More »
In Loving Memory of Janice Pinson
Janice Pinson (upper left) and her girls. Just when you think it can’t get any worse… We, at the Wood County Appraisal District, are in shock over the death of our beloved Janice. Janice went home to be with the Lord this past Saturday afternoon. This story begins several months ago when Janice’s son, Jade… Read More »
Ally Baker…..God’s Angel
Ally Baker Where do I begin? Tragedy has struck our community once again. Last night, Ally Baker, age 9, went to be with the Lord. This vibrant, beautiful little girl had a brain aneurysm while playing on the playground of a local church. I did not know Ally personally. I’ve known her grandparents since childhood and… Read More »
The Josh Hass Story
I would like to introduce you to a remarkable young man. His name is Josh Hass. Josh is 14 years old and is a student at Alba-Golden High School. He lives in Alba, Texas with his parents, Brandon and Paula. He also has an older sister, Samantha. He is a typical teenager. He loves… Read More »