Saying goodbye

Sometimes, praying for God's will to be done means accepting that his will may not be your own.  Thank you all for your prayers regarding Blake's Granddad.  While I know we will see him again one day, please continue to pray for the loved ones left behind.

Bobby L. Crockett, age 79, of Lamar, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Freeman Hospital West after a short illness.

 

Bobby was born February 7, 1931 in Barton County to Barney and Hazel (Golden) Crockett.  He served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. On August 11, 1956, he married Velma Marie Loewe at Fair Play, MO.  Together they have four children. He was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an Elder at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a 27 year member of the Barton County Rural Electric Authority, a member of the VFW, a member of the Doylesport Township Road Board, a Sunday School Teacher, a MFA Board Member and was a cattle & grain farmer.

 

Bobby  is survived by his wife of  53 years; two sons, Darrel  and Judy Crockett, of Lamar, and  Don and Wendy Crockett, Houston, MO; two daughters,  Marilyn and Andy Holloway of Vidor, TX, and Marla and Dave Shepherd, of Broken Arrow, OK; eleven grandchildren; Blake & his wife Lori Crockett, Brad Crockett, Michael and his wife Hope Holloway, Casey Holloway , Shabri Holloway, Kira Holloway, Kylan Holloway, Jacina Crockett, Aubrey Crockett, Joel Shepherd, and Brooke Shepherd; one sister, Carol and her husband Jerry Patterson, Golden City.

 

Bobby was preceded in death by one grandson, Barry Crockett, and one sister, Leta Borghardt.

Hi blog world, it's me, Lori

What have the Crocketts been up to lately?  For Blake, a lot of studying, of course.  All of this studying must be paying off though, as he recently got his first 100% on a Pharmacy school test!  He's been doing really well this semester, only missing one or two questions on a lot of tests, but that perfect score was being very elusive, and I know he was happy to finally reach a goal!  Good job Blake!

We have also been traveling a bit, we went up to Branson/ Springfield in mid March for Brad and Jeni's Bachelor/ Bachelorette parties, and visited Lamar for Easter and a wedding of one of Blake's friends from high school.  While these were happy occasions, we've also traveled for less pleasant circumstances.  Blake's granddad Bobby has been in the hospital in Joplin for a few weeks now.  Prayers for his recovery and return home would be much appreciated.

While nowhere close to as severe as Granddad, I also haven't been feeling well.  I had a bad head cold, and now seem to be suffering from allergies, something I never had a problem with until we moved to Oklahoma.  Blake has always dealt with them, so I guess at least now I know what he's gone through.  Didn't really need to know.

Tonight I'm having my small group girls over for dinner, fixing Marchetti,  and this weekend Blake has an event with the school for a few hours, then I think we'll be working on our first ever (together) garden!  Blake has a pretty green thumb, but I do not, so any suggestions about hard to kill things I can be in charge of would be welcome!

April 1

Happy April 1!  Most people know this day as April Fools, but a few years back this day took on special meaning to me- it is the day the woman who gave birth to my husband was born.

Judy is not only a wonderful mother and mother-in-law, she is also a wonderful friend.  I can remember the first time I met her- Blake and I had been together for just a few weeks and his parents came to take some things of his that had been in storage back to their house.  I was so incredibly nervous.  As I stated in my previous post, all it had taken was just a few weeks for me to be completely crazy about Blake, and I really wanted his parents to like me.  Thank goodness Judy is a hugger!  When she smiled at me and wrapped me in her arms I was immediately at ease.  A few months later, when we were talking about Blake and I getting married, she wrapped me up again and told me she knew I was the one for him that first day we met. 

As Blake and I's relationship has deepened so has my relationship with his mom.  We love to spend weekends with Judy and Darrel at their farm, or at the lake on their houseboat  Judy's job often brings her to Tulsa, so we get to do fun things here in town as well.  She's always up for the latest chick flick, the ballet, and this month we'll be attending our first cooking class together!  And while we have a lot in common, there is one big area we're different- shopping.  Unlike Judy and my soon to be sister-in-law Jeni,  I'm not a store shopper.  I like clothes, and I love shoes, but I've never been big on going and looking at stuff, trying lots on, etc.  I'm not a browser.  And so, we compromise.  We go a few times throughout the year when we're looking for something specific.  They have introduced me to Black Friday shopping, and this year I showed Judy how to search for awesome deals online the night before:)  I was so proud the day she told me she bought something off ebay!  Judy has a unique ability to embrace not only our similarities, but also our differences. 

A huge part of what I love about Judy is what a great mom she is to Blake.  Remember that I said he's never once asked me to iron?  It's because his momma made sure he knew how to do his own and not expect someone else to do it for him.  When I've had a rough day and flowers show up in front of a bubble bath?  It's because his momma made sure he knew how to treat someone he loved.  And when I see him excel in pharmacy school and still be a fantastic husband?  It's because his momma made sure he knew how to work hard for what he wants but not forget what he has.  Blake and his brother are strong, smart, and successful because of the efforts of their parents.  Jeni and I are lucky girls.  And I am so thankful.

Thank you Judy, for welcoming me into your family.  For being a great example of marriage and motherhood, yet still allowing Blake and I to figure things out on our own.  For making me feel loved and supported.

Happy Birthday Judy.  I love you.