Hey Everyone.......I hope that everyone that is getting to travel to San Angelo has fun this weekend. I will be there in spirit. I am planning on helping Mom this weekend with finishing getting all the rest of the stuff out of their house.
Maw.....I'm thinking about you right now too. Kittie, is was good to visit with you even if it was just for a minute last night.
Life is definitely a roller coaster ride. With our faith in God, the love in our hearts and the joy of hope, our family can get through anything.
I'm really looking forward to seeing everybody again when we get to Crosbyton. Mom has worked really hard to get some things scheduled and just waiting on the headstone date. Thanks to everyone that is helping her with some of the plans.
I love everybody very much!
Blair
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Especially to Eletia, Blair,Jay,Jared,Betsy,April and Zac,
Jesus told us that in this life we will have trouble. "Unfair things will happen to you." But here's the key: "Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." God says if we'll keep the right attitude, if we'll stay full of joy and full of hope, even though He may not stop all the trouble,but when we come out, we won't be the same as we were before. We'll be more blessed, healthy, and prosperous, better off than we were before. God is keeping the records in your life. If someone has mistreated you and done you wrong, don't sit around feeling sorry for yourself. Let hope fill your heart. Know that God will bring you out with TWICE what you had before. Don't magnify your problems. Magnify your God. The bigger you make God, the smaller your problems become. God will make the enemy pay DOUBLE for bringing adversity into your life. I may have been knocked down, but I'm not going to stay down. I'm going to get back up again, knowing that God is on my side, and if God be for me, who dares be against me? We will all be better than we were before. Our loved ones that are gone on, expect it of us and they know what rewards are waiting for us. God Bless and be of good cheer and have faith that God will take care of the ones who have wronged us and our family.
I love you all and am here for you always. Love, Maw
Jesus told us that in this life we will have trouble. "Unfair things will happen to you." But here's the key: "Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." God says if we'll keep the right attitude, if we'll stay full of joy and full of hope, even though He may not stop all the trouble,but when we come out, we won't be the same as we were before. We'll be more blessed, healthy, and prosperous, better off than we were before. God is keeping the records in your life. If someone has mistreated you and done you wrong, don't sit around feeling sorry for yourself. Let hope fill your heart. Know that God will bring you out with TWICE what you had before. Don't magnify your problems. Magnify your God. The bigger you make God, the smaller your problems become. God will make the enemy pay DOUBLE for bringing adversity into your life. I may have been knocked down, but I'm not going to stay down. I'm going to get back up again, knowing that God is on my side, and if God be for me, who dares be against me? We will all be better than we were before. Our loved ones that are gone on, expect it of us and they know what rewards are waiting for us. God Bless and be of good cheer and have faith that God will take care of the ones who have wronged us and our family.
I love you all and am here for you always. Love, Maw
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Hey Family
Eletia it was so good to talk to you, as always. I think of you daily and hope you can feel that.It seems to have been a very busy summer for most of the family and I am happy for them. I fully understand the way you said you felt on Friday. I have lots of those days also. It is lots worse on the weekends because during the week I am busy at work. I can't say it will be better or get better???Still wondering myself. It is so hard to adjust to a new life and that is exactly what it is, a new life. A new phase of life. I just praise God for His mercy and His grace and for taking care of me and Ryan. God is good and God is great and He understands when no one else does.
I likes what you said about the grandkids having family features that you are able to see in them. Isn't that amazing??It is like our loved ones gone on are still here alive in the G-kids.
I look forward to checking out all the new pics and news about all the babies on the family site.
Eletia, the things you have planned for when the headstone gets here sound great to me. I'm sure it will be a wonderful headstone. These things just take time. I wish you lots of good luck with the transition from going in to the office to working from home. Like anything else, it will take some getting use to. I'm sure you will get a new routine worked out really quick. I love you and wish I could see you face to face to tell you that.
Blair & Jay, I looked at all the reunion pics and they were great. I was picking out Jay's parents and looked like everyone was having a great time. Also, Adam and Ashley's wedding site is so good. I opened all the pages and checked it out. They are so cute and I'm sure Jay is so proud.
Eletia, you mentioned a dove. I looked out the window just now and there is one walking around on my patio. When I go out in the backyard I can hear them cooing. There are a lot of them in town but of course they are not all white, just gray and white.
You mentioned that April was a little under the weather? Is she okay??I certainly hope so. She is so sweet. I bet I would be shocked at how Caden and Toby have grown. I loved their studio pics together. Hoping everyone has a great week. It is so hot and dry here, grass is burning up.
Love to all,
Maw
Eletia it was so good to talk to you, as always. I think of you daily and hope you can feel that.It seems to have been a very busy summer for most of the family and I am happy for them. I fully understand the way you said you felt on Friday. I have lots of those days also. It is lots worse on the weekends because during the week I am busy at work. I can't say it will be better or get better???Still wondering myself. It is so hard to adjust to a new life and that is exactly what it is, a new life. A new phase of life. I just praise God for His mercy and His grace and for taking care of me and Ryan. God is good and God is great and He understands when no one else does.
I likes what you said about the grandkids having family features that you are able to see in them. Isn't that amazing??It is like our loved ones gone on are still here alive in the G-kids.
I look forward to checking out all the new pics and news about all the babies on the family site.
Eletia, the things you have planned for when the headstone gets here sound great to me. I'm sure it will be a wonderful headstone. These things just take time. I wish you lots of good luck with the transition from going in to the office to working from home. Like anything else, it will take some getting use to. I'm sure you will get a new routine worked out really quick. I love you and wish I could see you face to face to tell you that.
Blair & Jay, I looked at all the reunion pics and they were great. I was picking out Jay's parents and looked like everyone was having a great time. Also, Adam and Ashley's wedding site is so good. I opened all the pages and checked it out. They are so cute and I'm sure Jay is so proud.
Eletia, you mentioned a dove. I looked out the window just now and there is one walking around on my patio. When I go out in the backyard I can hear them cooing. There are a lot of them in town but of course they are not all white, just gray and white.
You mentioned that April was a little under the weather? Is she okay??I certainly hope so. She is so sweet. I bet I would be shocked at how Caden and Toby have grown. I loved their studio pics together. Hoping everyone has a great week. It is so hot and dry here, grass is burning up.
Love to all,
Maw
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Good morning CT,
Hope all is well. We are doing good, sure is hot and dry here. I visited with Maw yesterday and she said they thought I might be kidding about the date of the headstone, but I wasnt. The granite will not be in OH until sometime in mid August. I will be shipped to the US around July 30th. So I am guessing that it will be end of August or 1st of Sept for it to arrive in Crosbyton. I have shed many tears and have had many heated conversations with Mr Loos on this date. I have had two testimonials from his customers that say it will be worth the wait. I SURE HOPE SO. I plan on having a small service and dedication ceremony when it does finally get there. I have plans underway and if anyone has anything that they would like to add besides, all the YELLOW ROSES for Mikes and our dear loved ones graves, please let me know. I am going to try and get in touch with the Bag Piper, since Mike just loved this, I am going to have some words, music, and probably balloons to be released. I would love a dove but cant seem to find. If there is anything any of you guys would like to add or something special you know Mike loved please let me know. I am going to get stared next week, so that all will be ready. I have had to try real hard to wait to wait and wait. Yesterday was a hard day for me, just couldnt shake the tears and thoughts of Mike, thankfully Blair and Jay were able to let me talk and visit about him. Sometimes that helps so much.
My grandbabies are all just growing like I cant believe. Caden, is getting tall and slender and I see his Pops sometimes. Toby, is changing daily and sometimes the way he looks at me I see his
Great Aunt Donnas witty eyes. Kate is growing so very fast and her voice is very deep and gruff and I hear her Great great grandmothers Arties voice. It is so sweet to have these reminders of people I loved so very much to be carried on through the next generation.
I guess I will be working from Blairs house no later than August 11th. I am excited but also it is the end to another part of my life and is kinda sad. I think I will like it but change is always scary.
I will not be going to San Angelo, due to I dont get out in the sun much or play golf. I guess I need to learn, Mike could never get me to, so I probably wont do it now, but ya know I did learn that it does mean a lot to lots of my loved ones and is such a relaxation for them, so you guys go and have so much fun and comrodery together and know. I AM THERE IN MIND and hope it is a fun filled day of love and fun.
Love all you guys so much. Eletia
Hope all is well. We are doing good, sure is hot and dry here. I visited with Maw yesterday and she said they thought I might be kidding about the date of the headstone, but I wasnt. The granite will not be in OH until sometime in mid August. I will be shipped to the US around July 30th. So I am guessing that it will be end of August or 1st of Sept for it to arrive in Crosbyton. I have shed many tears and have had many heated conversations with Mr Loos on this date. I have had two testimonials from his customers that say it will be worth the wait. I SURE HOPE SO. I plan on having a small service and dedication ceremony when it does finally get there. I have plans underway and if anyone has anything that they would like to add besides, all the YELLOW ROSES for Mikes and our dear loved ones graves, please let me know. I am going to try and get in touch with the Bag Piper, since Mike just loved this, I am going to have some words, music, and probably balloons to be released. I would love a dove but cant seem to find. If there is anything any of you guys would like to add or something special you know Mike loved please let me know. I am going to get stared next week, so that all will be ready. I have had to try real hard to wait to wait and wait. Yesterday was a hard day for me, just couldnt shake the tears and thoughts of Mike, thankfully Blair and Jay were able to let me talk and visit about him. Sometimes that helps so much.
My grandbabies are all just growing like I cant believe. Caden, is getting tall and slender and I see his Pops sometimes. Toby, is changing daily and sometimes the way he looks at me I see his
Great Aunt Donnas witty eyes. Kate is growing so very fast and her voice is very deep and gruff and I hear her Great great grandmothers Arties voice. It is so sweet to have these reminders of people I loved so very much to be carried on through the next generation.
I guess I will be working from Blairs house no later than August 11th. I am excited but also it is the end to another part of my life and is kinda sad. I think I will like it but change is always scary.
I will not be going to San Angelo, due to I dont get out in the sun much or play golf. I guess I need to learn, Mike could never get me to, so I probably wont do it now, but ya know I did learn that it does mean a lot to lots of my loved ones and is such a relaxation for them, so you guys go and have so much fun and comrodery together and know. I AM THERE IN MIND and hope it is a fun filled day of love and fun.
Love all you guys so much. Eletia
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hey Family
Just called my Aunt Verna that now lives at Edinburg to see if she is okay. They are right in the path of Dolly the hurricane. She lives in a highrise with 110 apts. Her daughter-in-law Sherie and grandson Mikey were with her but she was worried about her son Gene because he was at their house which is a mobile home. She said Delbert had called this morning also to check on her. I just pray that she will be okay and not be scared. Coming from Oklahoma, she has not been through something like this before. Please remember her.... Maw
Just called my Aunt Verna that now lives at Edinburg to see if she is okay. They are right in the path of Dolly the hurricane. She lives in a highrise with 110 apts. Her daughter-in-law Sherie and grandson Mikey were with her but she was worried about her son Gene because he was at their house which is a mobile home. She said Delbert had called this morning also to check on her. I just pray that she will be okay and not be scared. Coming from Oklahoma, she has not been through something like this before. Please remember her.... Maw
Friday, July 18, 2008
Hey Family
Guess we are truly in the dog days of summer even tho we have had very nice rains to keep us cool and green. I have not written, Blair, because I do not have anything news worthy. Just go to work every day and then try to do a little yard work when I get home. It is a job to keep the alley sprayed (with all the rain the weeds grow like mad) Last night I hoed in the yard for about an hour and got tired so will hit it again tonight.
I did call the clinic to get a report on the MRI on my knee and they said it was arthritis so that is good news. At least it was not injuried. My knee is much better now.
If any of you remember Robbi that worked with me here in the office for about a year, her son, Marcell, age 30, drown last Sat in a lake at Amarillo area. My heart certainly goes out to her and Marcell's family, a wife and 2 small daughters. We all know how this feels, right?
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Love
Maw
Guess we are truly in the dog days of summer even tho we have had very nice rains to keep us cool and green. I have not written, Blair, because I do not have anything news worthy. Just go to work every day and then try to do a little yard work when I get home. It is a job to keep the alley sprayed (with all the rain the weeds grow like mad) Last night I hoed in the yard for about an hour and got tired so will hit it again tonight.
I did call the clinic to get a report on the MRI on my knee and they said it was arthritis so that is good news. At least it was not injuried. My knee is much better now.
If any of you remember Robbi that worked with me here in the office for about a year, her son, Marcell, age 30, drown last Sat in a lake at Amarillo area. My heart certainly goes out to her and Marcell's family, a wife and 2 small daughters. We all know how this feels, right?
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Love
Maw
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
July 12th,
CT, hope this blog finds all of you very well.
Peggy it was so good to get to visit with you the other night on your way home. You are always a blessing and you have such a comforting way about you. You live by what Mike and I always tried to live by. Live, love and Let Live. Judy it was so good to finally meet you and I wish for you guys the very best life has to offer.
Kittie, it was good to talk to you on the phone. Thank you so very much for helping me with Mikes flowers for his headstone. The guy I ordered it from did email me Thursday, and said it would probably be the middle of August before he got the stone, so I am assuming it will be the end of August or the lst of September before it is delivered out to the cemetary in Crosbyton. I want Yellow Roses for Mikes, since this was his favorite flower and gave it to me and our girls for every occation. I would like for Dalmers, Arties, Mawmaw and Pawpaws, my Mom and Dads, Donna and Bens and my Grandparents to all have the same yellow roses for a special dedication. When I know the exact date I will let you all know. This has been a very trying and disappointing experience for me. But I will try to be patient and wait for I do want the very best and beautiful stone to honor our sweet Mike. If anyone else wants to add to this dedication with yellow roses on special family members stones, please, please do so. Or, if anyone would like to add flowers to be placed on Mikes grave in memory of other loves, please, please do so. Mike, being in the business he was in, gave him time to let me know what he liked and wanted for us. The headstone is black, we both loved this color. It is simple in design, he wanted elegant and sharp. It has our childrens names, as they were the reflection of our love for each other and the highlight of our lives together. It has "Till we meet again." My Dad had this on his and mothers headstone. Mike always loved this saying, because he said how perfect, cause we will meet again some day. Well, I wanted you guys to get to see it by now, but guess it will be much later. Just when, I will let you know as soon as I know. I hope it will fall on a date that all the kids and most of my family can come and dedicate this headstone, for Mike, and all our loves who have gone before us. Love you guys, Eletia.
CT, hope this blog finds all of you very well.
Peggy it was so good to get to visit with you the other night on your way home. You are always a blessing and you have such a comforting way about you. You live by what Mike and I always tried to live by. Live, love and Let Live. Judy it was so good to finally meet you and I wish for you guys the very best life has to offer.
Kittie, it was good to talk to you on the phone. Thank you so very much for helping me with Mikes flowers for his headstone. The guy I ordered it from did email me Thursday, and said it would probably be the middle of August before he got the stone, so I am assuming it will be the end of August or the lst of September before it is delivered out to the cemetary in Crosbyton. I want Yellow Roses for Mikes, since this was his favorite flower and gave it to me and our girls for every occation. I would like for Dalmers, Arties, Mawmaw and Pawpaws, my Mom and Dads, Donna and Bens and my Grandparents to all have the same yellow roses for a special dedication. When I know the exact date I will let you all know. This has been a very trying and disappointing experience for me. But I will try to be patient and wait for I do want the very best and beautiful stone to honor our sweet Mike. If anyone else wants to add to this dedication with yellow roses on special family members stones, please, please do so. Or, if anyone would like to add flowers to be placed on Mikes grave in memory of other loves, please, please do so. Mike, being in the business he was in, gave him time to let me know what he liked and wanted for us. The headstone is black, we both loved this color. It is simple in design, he wanted elegant and sharp. It has our childrens names, as they were the reflection of our love for each other and the highlight of our lives together. It has "Till we meet again." My Dad had this on his and mothers headstone. Mike always loved this saying, because he said how perfect, cause we will meet again some day. Well, I wanted you guys to get to see it by now, but guess it will be much later. Just when, I will let you know as soon as I know. I hope it will fall on a date that all the kids and most of my family can come and dedicate this headstone, for Mike, and all our loves who have gone before us. Love you guys, Eletia.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Hey Family
Here we are July 6 and the holiday fun is all over. It was great to talk to April and Eletia yesterday. Talking to them makes me feel closer to Mike. These have been really tough times for all of us. I did "muster" up the what-ever and went over to Kittie and Gary D the afternoon of July 4. Their patio was decorated with flags, pinwheels, Gary cooking on the grill, everything very festive. It had rained that morning and the temp was not bad at all, very nice outside. Really enjoyed getting to spend some time with Maddie. She is quite the talker, so cute. As long as you talk to her, she replies with baby talk. I can tell she is going to be a little motor mouth for sure. Boston was having a ball with his fire crackers. He stayed on for a few days to visit with Big Mommy and Pappy. Megan and Rodrick were also there of course along with Maggie and Kraig. I tend to leave the adults out and dwell on the kids, Ha. Bet Caden and Toby really enjoyed the fireworks at Hurst.
Assuming everything went well in Florida yesterday. Guess we will get a report later??I am going back to the doctor tomorrow with my knee pain. Went last Monday and she gave me pills to try for a week but it is no better so she may do MRI to see what is going on in there. I also had blood work done just for regular checkup so I'll get results of that too. Eletia I sure hope you get to feeling better. It does not help your outlook when you feel bad too. I love you and fully understand what you are dealing with right now. I can understand why you were not up to the trip this weekend. Just stay in touch, okay?
Guess it is back to work tomorrow and get on with the rest of the summer. I have a baby quilt started for Megan. The theme is "basketball" at her request. Now I will be wating to hear about Betsy's report tomorrow, I believe? Hope you are feeling okay!!
Catch everyone later.....Maw
Here we are July 6 and the holiday fun is all over. It was great to talk to April and Eletia yesterday. Talking to them makes me feel closer to Mike. These have been really tough times for all of us. I did "muster" up the what-ever and went over to Kittie and Gary D the afternoon of July 4. Their patio was decorated with flags, pinwheels, Gary cooking on the grill, everything very festive. It had rained that morning and the temp was not bad at all, very nice outside. Really enjoyed getting to spend some time with Maddie. She is quite the talker, so cute. As long as you talk to her, she replies with baby talk. I can tell she is going to be a little motor mouth for sure. Boston was having a ball with his fire crackers. He stayed on for a few days to visit with Big Mommy and Pappy. Megan and Rodrick were also there of course along with Maggie and Kraig. I tend to leave the adults out and dwell on the kids, Ha. Bet Caden and Toby really enjoyed the fireworks at Hurst.
Assuming everything went well in Florida yesterday. Guess we will get a report later??I am going back to the doctor tomorrow with my knee pain. Went last Monday and she gave me pills to try for a week but it is no better so she may do MRI to see what is going on in there. I also had blood work done just for regular checkup so I'll get results of that too. Eletia I sure hope you get to feeling better. It does not help your outlook when you feel bad too. I love you and fully understand what you are dealing with right now. I can understand why you were not up to the trip this weekend. Just stay in touch, okay?
Guess it is back to work tomorrow and get on with the rest of the summer. I have a baby quilt started for Megan. The theme is "basketball" at her request. Now I will be wating to hear about Betsy's report tomorrow, I believe? Hope you are feeling okay!!
Catch everyone later.....Maw
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Ok, I realize that we're a day early but we just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy 4th of July!!! We are getting every last thing packed up before we head off to the airport! Wish everyone could be there but we understand and know that you all will be there in spirit. I'm sure Peggy and Judy are ready!
We love you all and hope to get some good pictures to add to Brock's webpage when we get back home. Oh, if you haven't seen them we added "cousin" pictures last night that were taken professionally last week in Lubbock! I must say those three are VERY photogenic!!!
Take care, we love you!
God Bless,
The Gowens' Family Trio
We love you all and hope to get some good pictures to add to Brock's webpage when we get back home. Oh, if you haven't seen them we added "cousin" pictures last night that were taken professionally last week in Lubbock! I must say those three are VERY photogenic!!!
Take care, we love you!
God Bless,
The Gowens' Family Trio
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Hey Family
Wanted to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Gary Dale and Kittie. 32 years together and going strong!!!! Seems like just yesterday. Love ya'll!!! Look how your family has grown and is still growing.
Guess part of the family are busy getting ready to go to Florida for the weekend. Wishing a happy and safe trip for all. Wishing the best for Peggy and Judy as they start out on a new beginning for them.
The 4th will be a quite and simple one for me but that is okay. I am back into quilt construction with two new babies on the way. Will be waiting to get a report from Jared and Betsy after she goes to the doctor I believe she said the 7th. Will be awhile before we know girl or boy so will discuss a quilt theme with them later.
I always remember the wonderful 4th of July's we had years ago in the back yard. All day fun with food, drink, visiting, making pics of the kids on the flag, wading pool swimming and at night the fireworks South of town. Aren't memories wonderful. I just remember what a big day the 4th was for our family and how neat Gary and Kittie got married at that time and returned to town so not to miss the time with us. Hoping everyone has a great holiday and able to do just what you want to do. We do live in a wonderful nation and have reason to celebrate. Dalmer and J W both being in the military makes me really appreciate the sacrifice they made for our country and we should never forget the time they gave out of their life to serve for the rest of us. God Bless our nation and keep us strong for our young people coming up. Love, Maw
Wanted to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Gary Dale and Kittie. 32 years together and going strong!!!! Seems like just yesterday. Love ya'll!!! Look how your family has grown and is still growing.
Guess part of the family are busy getting ready to go to Florida for the weekend. Wishing a happy and safe trip for all. Wishing the best for Peggy and Judy as they start out on a new beginning for them.
The 4th will be a quite and simple one for me but that is okay. I am back into quilt construction with two new babies on the way. Will be waiting to get a report from Jared and Betsy after she goes to the doctor I believe she said the 7th. Will be awhile before we know girl or boy so will discuss a quilt theme with them later.
I always remember the wonderful 4th of July's we had years ago in the back yard. All day fun with food, drink, visiting, making pics of the kids on the flag, wading pool swimming and at night the fireworks South of town. Aren't memories wonderful. I just remember what a big day the 4th was for our family and how neat Gary and Kittie got married at that time and returned to town so not to miss the time with us. Hoping everyone has a great holiday and able to do just what you want to do. We do live in a wonderful nation and have reason to celebrate. Dalmer and J W both being in the military makes me really appreciate the sacrifice they made for our country and we should never forget the time they gave out of their life to serve for the rest of us. God Bless our nation and keep us strong for our young people coming up. Love, Maw
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