Small Town Pride....

So, it's crazy in Cameron this week, and I don't even live there anymore!!! Talk about small towns and the pride they have. It's Yoe Nation - the talk of the county... I've never seen such a site, even when I was there. Of course, we didn't make it to state during my high school years, but we got close a time or two.

We won't even talk about the UIL leaders that don't have a clue as to our following, but I can say this... I have NEVER been more proud to be a Cameron Yoeman and cannot wait until Saturday night!

Let's stop stressing about where to park and where to sit.... Focus on what matters - Bringing home that STATE TROPHY!!! Cameron fans will be LOUD and PROUD on Saturday night, and no matter where we sit or stand, WE WILL BE HEARD ALL ACROSS MANSFIELD!!!!

So, everyone, load up the cars and let's get this party started!

GO YOE!!!

Sam

Well, it's been quite a while since my last post, and what a better day than today to write this one.

I can't seem to sleep, maybe it's because there's rain outside and it's the first time in months the thunder work me up, or better yet, maybe it's because it's Election Day and I am thinking about my little brother.

I don't think it's a secret to anyone how truly proud I am of Sam. Growing up with a younger sibling isn't always easy, as many of you know. It's great being the "Big Sister" and then you just go through the phase that you want to kill them yourself.

And then, you really do grow up and realize you're life would be incomplete without them. I can't imagine my life without my brother. Only he can infuriate me and in the same sentence make me laugh until I cry.

Sam has always marched to the beat of his own drummer. He's the one who would go out on the limb and take a chance when everyone else would just hang out in the tree house. I often wish I had that kind of courage.

I look at the man he's become... the husband, father, brother and son, but most of all, I look at the friend he is to so many. He has a heart of gold and you just don't see that a lot anymore.

This election has been no different. In a county where the Republican Party has never prevailed, he didn't shy away, he didn't hide his beliefs... He stood up for what he believes in to represent that party in running for Justice of the Peace. I am beaming with pride.

No matter what happens at the polls today, it is a day in history for Milam county and for my family.

Today, each of you has the opportunity to exercise one of the most powerful rights known to man. You can VOTE... Your voice can be heard. Don't ever think that your 1 vote doesn't count, it does. As Sondra Andrews always says, "Freedom is not Free." She is right, so I encourage each one of you to go out and exercise the right that Darryn fought so hard to defend. And when you've done your part, encourage someone else to do the same.

May God continue to bless each of you, and God Bless America.

Best of Luck Sam.... I love you!

Shelly

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

After all my writing lately, someone sent this to me today.... WOW.... Yes, I cried..

"If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see ,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
The way you did today.
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand.
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready,
In heaven far above.

And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye.
For all my life I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do..
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you..

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad.
I thought of all that we shared,
And all the fun we had..

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while.
I'd say good-bye and kiss you,
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be.
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow.
I thought of you and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow..

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home..
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last.
And since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart."