“Like my mom says, we are not here to be rich. We are here to get by and to live. And we do that by helping others. We are income tax preparers, insurance agents, notaries and defensive driving instructors. We also help people with their … Continue readingMother-daughter team help in challenging times
In November 2016, Barbara DeRamus’ world came crashing down on her when she learned that her daughter, Cynthia Morris, and granddaughters, Kirsten Fritch and Breanna Pavlicek, had been murdered. While she continues to struggle with that reality, Barbara will never forget her love for all … Continue readingLove was strong for murdered mom, daughters
“Cynthia had been helping me and my husband with our gun holster business. She was a hard worker, dedicated and on time for the most part. So when she didn’t show up that Tuesday morning, we were wondering what was going on. “With her being … Continue readingShocking murders were ‘just so unbelieveable’
“My mom was getting married in the ’70s. She wanted to wear a keyhole dress that would have exposed her a little. So she asked her mother if she could wear the cameo that’s been in the family to help cover up. “My grandmother was … Continue reading‘I guess I got my name kind of out of hate’
“I was doing hole watch and fire watch over in Beaumont for about six months. I learned what it’s like to work out in the hot sun 10 to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. I don’t think a lot of people realize … Continue readingRole model mother makes impact on daughter
“We have five kids: 19, 17, 15, 13 and 9. They’re all my world. But my youngest one here, she goes everywhere with me. I can’t even go to the grocery store without her. She’s daddy’s girl, I guess. “The hardest part is when I’m … Continue readingDad makes sacrifices to help take care of his family
“I feel like I hit the ground running in life too early. I grew up too fast. It was more a case of me not taking things as seriously as I should have. My priorities weren’t straight. “I didn’t grow up with a father around, … Continue readingYoung father wants to be there for his daughter
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life. “We’re best friends. We spend a lot of time together. Our favorite trip was to New York City. It was just two Texas girls in the big city. We had a really good time. We’ve also taken trips … Continue readingMother, daughter enjoying life together
“I had my son when I was 20. I was a single mom trying to make it, working two jobs and going to school. Then I met my fiancé, and we got pregnant in 2013. “Everything was fine with the pregnancy. Everything was normal. And … Continue reading‘My daughter wasn’t going to come home’
“They said it was a prolapsed cord, when the umbilical cord goes into the birth canal before the baby. So she was pressing up against it, and that cut off her oxygen. “After her funeral and when we went home, my fiancé and I couldn’t … Continue readingSupport group helps her deal with daughter’s death