Halloween

It's a week away! This is in Spanish but it doesn't really matter, you'll get the gist... this occurred just outside of a cementary. Have a great weekend!

Bruce Woodard

Woodard, Bruce Wayne Passed away on October 14, 2008 in McKinney, Texas. Bruce was a fun loving, nice person who loved his family, Baylor University, Baylor football. He made people laugh, and was great with one- liners. He was an avid golfer who achieved 2 holes-in-one. Bruce was an ethical business owner, and truly believed and lived the golden rule. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleo and Lanelle Woodard. Bruce is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy Woodard of Fairview; son Bob Woodard and Nicole of Waco; daughter, Carly vanBeek and Phil of Allen; sister, Cynthia Perry of Waco; and grandchildren, Kade Woodard, Korbyn Woodard, Arden vanBeek and Joseph vanBeek. A Memorial Service will be held honoring Bruce on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Heritage Ranch Clubhouse, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview, Texas 75069. Memorials may be made to: UT Southwestern Medical Center with notation: "Dr. Weiner's Alzheimer's Research", 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75390- 9129 (214) 648-9343.

A week ago my former employer passed away. Bruce was such a special person. He was a great storyteller and fantastic person to work with, generous to a fault and all around good person. He left this world way too early. He will be greatly missed. His family and friends held a memorial service last Friday and it was standing room only. Many great stories were told of Bruce and his wonderful life. About a year after I worked for him he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but what took him was a bout with pneumonia.
Bruce you will be missed beyond measure.....

God bless you and your fine family.

The best Mother-in-law EVER!

Sixteen years ago I lost the most precious Mother-in-law I could have ever wished for. She taught me more in the short nineteen years I knew her than anyone can imagine. This family has never been the same since her passing, she left a mark on this earthly world that no one can erase. This song really describes the relationship she and my FIL shared.



I miss you...

Dad

One year ago today my Dad passed from this world. He was such a sweet and gentle man, but was also wound up tighter than most people who knew him from simple acquaintance could understand. I've had a year of a roller coaster ride with my feelings about his death. Sometimes a lot of guilt...for not doing more for him and for having him in the living center he was in...those two are the biggest guilt's I struggle with. But there have been many highs in the time we had together the last few years and the joy of the bond we strengthened. Dad wasn't your mushy lovey dovey type...and it was always a struggle to figure out where he was coming from unless he truly disliked something and then he usually made that known. He was very little trouble because he demanded very little....a Dr.Pepper, some chocolate or ice cream and a place to lay his head for a nap. He enlightened us with his humor and taught us great lessons, with the valor in which he handled what was dealt to him. I miss him immensely but know he is in a better place. I love you Daddy.

Sad Weekend

Sun August 17, 2008
Two die in Oklahoma wrecks, including boy on ATV

From Staff Reports
Two people died in state wrecks Saturday afternoon, including an 8-year-old boy riding on an all-terrain vehicle, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Dead are:

Michael Lane McCloud, 8, Richardson, Texas.

Michael died when the all-terrain vehicle on which he was riding rolled on top of him in southern McClain County north of Lindsey, the patrol said.

About 4:45 p.m., Kinsey McCloud, 12, of Richardson, Texas, was driving the ATV in a pasture in the 15000 block of Meridian Avenue when she made a sharp left turn, the patrol said. The ATV rolled onto its side and landed on top of Michael, who died at the scene.

Kinsey and another passenger, Sue Harrison, 59, of Lindsey, were not hurt, the patrol said.

Troopers did not say if anyone was wearing a helmet.

In its preliminary accident report, the patrol cited excessive speed as the cause of the wreck.

This has been a sad weekend for the Powell family. Lane was the grandson of my Soul mate's cousin. Please remember this family in your prayers as they are suffering tremendously...