I wanted to write a cool blog today, my general words of wisdom, but for once, I don't know what to say. I looked back on my posts in 2010, and I cried. Let's face it, we all had a lot to cry about last year. I am not going to relive it in this post because truth be told, we've all relived it everyday for the past 12 months.
You never know what life will bring you, what hides around the next curve of the highway or what one sunset takes and one sunrise brings. In a split second a life can change: for the good and for the bad. Over the last 365 days, I know I have learned not to take one second for granted. Nothing is guaranteed, nothing is owed to any of us. We are all human and at some point, we have to deal with our own mortality.
2011 is a new year, a new beginning. Our lives are what we make of them, our character is created by how we handle what life throws at us. We are stronger than we can imagine being. We are a community that is stronger and closer today than we were 365 days ago. We have always been close, but the year we endured showed the world just how close we are.
My wish for this year is that God watch over each and everyone of my family and friends and keep us all safe and healthy. May we never forget who we are and where we come from.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
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!!!
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!!!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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
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
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