Memorial Day 2023

by | May 30, 2023 | Bright Lights

According to my calculations, the last time we had a Memorial Day service in Muleshoe was 2019 because of Covid. At any rate, thanks to the epidemic, it has been a few years since we gave thanks to the million or more Americans who have fought and died for our...

Mike’s Final Journey

by | May 26, 2023 | Bright Lights

I received this email from Mike Jones’ brother Tommy this week and wanted to share it with those of you who were friends with Mike and read about his life in an earlier blog post here. He is now home in one of his favorite places.Tommy wrote:Last weekend, I made the...

In Defense of Class Reunions

by | May 18, 2023 | Bright Lights

Yes, I saw old people again! I just traveled 1250 miles round trip to visit with a bunch of friends I went to high school with. And I had a good time catching up, sharing memories, and reliving our history in Rosenberg and our high school. Danny and Sharon Klasel...

Terry and Snack Pak 4 Kids

by | Apr 29, 2023 | Bright Lights

Back when Mindy McClanahan was pastor at First United Methodist Church and leading a discipleship study, she challenged the participants to put the discipleship they had been talking about into action. Terry Marricle was a member of that study. As Terry considered her...

Mike Jones was a Gentle Soul

by | Apr 21, 2023 | Bright Lights

Mike Jones passed away  March 22; his funeral was March 29. I only knew Mike through our membership in the Muleshoe Art Association. I knew he liked art and cats, so we had those two things in common. But I came away from his service smiling and happy to have learned...