THE CYCLE OF LIFE

Although our hearts are saddened by the loss of friends or loved ones, we can all rejoice when new babes are born into our families. Two of our classmates have recently been blessed with great-grandchildren!

Jerline Piel Steel proudly sends a photo of her newest great-granddaughter.  Randy Mack Tischler, her  grandson, and his wife, Sheila, who reside in Flower Mound are the proud parents of this beautiful, "BIG" little girl. 

Ali Rae Tischler

9lbs 4oz

21 in

Born March 22, 2011

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June Hash Curry sent the following:

I have a wonderful new great-grandson named Garrett Wayne Braun.  He was born earlier this month (April) to my granddaughter Danielle Braun and her husband Joe in Rosebud, Missouri (outside of St. Louis). 

Big sister Jolene and Garrett Wayne Braun

Now these certainly should warm the cockles of your heart! Congratulations to the proud great-grandparents!

Something good always happens..

Marilyn

ANOTHER LOSS SO SOON...

I received the following from Peggy Branham Krumlinde yesterday morning. Her brother, Zane Branham, was 76 and a BHS and Texas Tech graduate. 

"... I realize we are all nearing the end of our journey here, but it is still sad and hard to see it come to those we know and love.  I lost my brother yesterday after having been hospitalized for over four months.  I would like to share something from author, Mary Frye":

 

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am in a thousand winds that blow,

I am in the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain,

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,

I am in the graceful rush of

beautiful birds in circling flight,

I am the star-shine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,

I am in a quiet room.

I am in the birds that sing,

I am in each lovely thing.

I am with those I love,

I am with Him in Heaven above.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there. I do not die.

I know what it's like to lose a sibling, and I also know that thoughts and prayers from friends and loved ones are a comfort after such a loss. Please join me in sending your condolences and love to Peggy. May her brother Zane rest in peace.

Peace be with you all,

Marilyn

A MEMORY FOR BARBARA SHARPES BROOKS

I didn't have an obituary to run when I advised everyone of Barbara's loss. I thought that this would be a nice thing for Barbara to refer to in the future. If any of you have something important you would like for me to place on this site, please send it to me. Or send me information where I can retrieve it. I can access most newspapers. The following was in the Port Aransas newspaper.

Barbara and Tom Brooks of Goldthwaite, formerly of Port Aransas, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married in Abilene on Feb. 6, 1961, at the home of the bride’s parents, Homer and Emma Sharpes. Brooks, former Port Aransas city manager, was in the Air Force at the time. His career involved assignments from Nebraska to California, Washington, Texas and Guam. He retired in 1976 and went into public service. He served as city manager in Port Aransas for 11 years, retiring in 2003. She worked in civil service, but primarily was a housewife and mother. They have four children, Cindi (K.W.) Thomas of Georgia, Marshal (Judy) Brooks of Illinois, Rob Brooks of Texas and Tommy (Mayra) Brooks of Australia. They have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Tom Brooks served Port Aransas from 1992 to 2003. The longest term and one of the most respected of city managers in Port Aransas, Tomme Melvin “Tom” Brooks, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at his home in Goldthwaite after a long battle with COPD. He was 72.

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Goodbye and good luck, Barbara.

Peace and love,

Marilyn

ANOTHER GOODBYE

Tom and Barbara Sharpes Brooks ~ 50th Class Reunion 2007

Sadly, one of our classmates has lost her husband. Barbara Sharpes Brooks sent the following email to me this morning. I know you all join me in sending our deepest sympathy and condolences. If I get more information, I will share it with you...Marilyn

"I would appreciate it greatly if you could let everyone know that my Tom passed away the 3rd of this month. He fought a good fight but lost in the end. I am devastated. 

My daughter and her husband have insisted that I come live with them in Warner Robins, Georgia. So we are now in the process of packing up a lifetime of memories. I don't know if I will ever move back to Texas, but will always be a Texan at heart. I want to thank YOU for keeping us all up to speed about our classmates, They will always be in my heart. To all of you goodbye and good luck."     

Barbara Sharpes Brooks