Here’s something you don’t see every day: A 15-year-old hanging out on a summer morning reading “1984” by George Orwell. “It’s for a class. I’ve never read it. But I love books. I read just for fun in my spare time.” What’s your favorite book? … Continue readingThere’s no mystery about her love of books
“When I was growing up, I didn’t know God. But I didn’t realize I was living for the devil, either. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life. I’ve walked down a lot of dark roads. I was strung out on alcohol and … Continue readingHe chooses good over evil, preaches ‘don’t give up’
“I used to be a pimp. I used to be a drug dealer. I used to be a gangbanger. I used to be a robber; it didn’t matter whether it was banks or other drug dealers. I’m a three-time loser. That’s a slang word. Anybody … Continue reading‘Today, I’m all about wanting to save lives’
“I was a paralegal for 35 years, but I quit working for a few years when I was getting diagnosed and dealing with cerebellar ataxia. It’s a neurological thing. They don’t know what causes it. They don’t have a cure. “Growing up, I was very … Continue readingCerebellar ataxia doesn’t stop her from enjoying life
“They sat me and my sisters down and told us they were divorcing. They said they just weren’t happy together anymore. I had an idea. But I didn’t think it would happen. “I guess it wasn’t that hard for me because I’m not that emotional … Continue readingDivorce leads to questions for children
“Texas EquuSearch is the most incredible organization. The work that volunteers do in finding missing loved ones is selfless. I could not do what they do. I could not run a marathon. I could not search. “As the office administrator, what I do is deal … Continue readingWhen children go missing, Texas EquuSearch is there
“I’m an angler education area chief for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. On weekends, I teach kids how to fish. “We had this land out on the river, and I turned it into a little private park. Church groups bring kids who don’t have … Continue readingIn his spare time, he’s teaching kids how to fish
“If I could change one thing, it would be some people’s attitude toward the disabled. “I don’t think you should put a limit on a disabled person based on what you believe he or she can do. Each person is different. Some have great expectations … Continue readingBeing disabled doesn’t take away independence
“I love painting rocks. It’s basically all I think about all day long. I’ve been doing it almost a year now. I’ve probably done a few hundred. “I started with small rocks, and now I’m doing projects on bigger rocks. I recently painted the Houston … Continue readingRock painting helps make personal connections
“Dad was born and raised in Texas. After marrying our mother, who became pregnant with me, he got a job teaching high school science in Tula Rosa, New Mexico. It’s northwest of Cloudcroft (a village within Lincoln National Forest). They would go to Cloudcroft on … Continue readingFamily scatters dad’s ashes at the place he loved