I am so thankful for my mom, Billie Jean Myrick Hughes. Born in May, Texas, she was raised in the country along with her three siblings. She was salutatorian of her High School graduating class. Of course, there were only three graduates. 🙂 Her father, my Papaw, was a country preacher who, along with Mamaw, saw that Billie had a good spiritual foundation for life.
Although Mom is now in heaven, she invested many great qualities into the lives of both me and my sister, Cindy.
She and Dad were very sacrificial in raising us kids. She was able to stay at home for all of our school years then went to work during my college days to pay for our expenses at the Bible-centered Christian school, Howard Payne College. She worked retail for many years and then shifted to be a pastor’s secretary (now called Administrative Assistant) where she had many opportunities to counsel and direct people in a loving way.
Mom loved the Lord and served him in our local Ft. Worth church by singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, being a supportive deacon’s wife, serving in the WMU and showing hospitality in our home.
Mom and Dad were a wonderful team of Christian parenting for which I am very grateful. They were major reasons why I can say,
“Indeed my heritage is beautiful to me.” Psalm 16:6 (NASB)
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And I couldn’t have hand-picked a better aunt and uncle. Loved them bunches.
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Thanks, Butch, for your kind words about my folks. We all (Myrick clan) are so blessed to have grown from such a wonderful family tree!
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Remembering your parents brings back fond memories of our time spent in Ft.Worth. I also recall the dear, sweet manner of your mom. I remember that picture. And then there’s the gift she gave us all–YOU! Happy Mothers Day blessings to Katha & your daughter.
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Thanks, Linda, for your kind words about Mom. and Happy Mother’s Day to YOU!
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Craig, I have fond memories of your mom and dad, too. Many times after church I would go to your house and they always made me feel welcomed.(Cindy just kind of tolerated me, I think) 🙂
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Hey Mike! Thanks for the gracious comment about my folks. Sorry about the impression from Cindy. 🙂 You and I were blessed with terrific moms and dads!
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