C.S. Lewis observed that most people referred to as “saints” on earth probably have excellent digestive systems. It’s easier to act saintly when you feel well. Alas, Jerry demoted me from sainthood on the fourth day following my surgery. It’s amazing how distracting physical disability can be. I thought I’d read and write great things during convalescence, but I…
5 Piggies, 3 Cowboys, and 1 Executive Director
Five little pigs looking for food or adventure Most new moms will tell you about a strange phenomenon, which is that when the baby finally goes to sleep long enough for you to grab a bite to eat, he or she will stay asleep right up until the time you are ready to take…
“Don’t Let the Dream Die”
Mr. Lobo at haying time I often say that the greatest thing about Down Home Ranch is to have witnessed so many people bringing the best of who they are and what they have to share with us and our Ranchers. One such person is Enrique Lobo Guerrero. Most people call him “Lobo,” which, as…
Servant Hearts
Kelly, Kyle, and Sandy figuring out the baking thing Yesterday students from St. Mary’s Catholic Student Center at Texas A and M came out, a whole slew of them! They’d wanted to do a service project, and we said, “Hey, why don’t you do a Halloween thing with our residents? They’d love that.” Everyone was game,…