Stockman and Thereabouts - January 30, 2012
By Pat Crawford

January 30---Hope everyone's New Year is going great. Our pond is filled up again, so maybe that means a lot of vegetables this summer. I have certainly missed my tomatoes and corn.

Last week we kept busy with two concession stands. Congratulations are in order for our Bears and Lady Bears for winning their games. It is so rewarding to see our THS Bears succeed in their activities.

I have missed two Bible studies because of the games, but I hope to get back on track next week.

Uncle James and Aunt Marie had a visit from their son Jay this week end. He finally brought some pictures of his and Micki's new home in San Antonio. They are so happy to be near the children and the grandchildren. Jay said the 7 hour drive from San Antonio is much easier than driving from Laredo.

I paid a visit to them on Saturday, ate lunch at Lake Side--a good lunch, I might add. While I was there, Gladys Simon stopped by to visit her friend Mrs. Swindell who is a retired Center ISD teacher.

Christopher and I went to Lufkin on Sunday to see Pam, Zachary, and Graycie; we ate lunch and then went to Target for a little shopping. We barely made it back to Stockman for church. It was good to have Richard, Martha, and Leoma back. We also enjoy Brother Tom from Tenaha.

I told Bro. Roy that his column gets better every week; he always has an interesting twist on things an seems to "hit the nail on the head."