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‘Old Bugle Boy’ Bob Russell Retired Lockheed employee honors fellow DFW veterans

by John English Hoopla Correspondent Most of Bob Russell’s life has revolved COURTESY around faith, family and service to his Bob Russell has played the trumpet since childhood and frequently plays at funerals. country, and the Parker County resident has certainly made the most of his 77 and then spent the next 20 years of his life jail to assist the chaplain in preaching years on earth. working for Lockheed designing cockpits and teaching.

A retired lieutenant colonel in the He is a member of the Koinonia Riders United States Air Force, Russell is known for F-16s, F-22s, F-35s, and a T-50 Korean jet. (a Christian Motorcyclists Association to many of his friends as “Old Bugle Boy In 2009, Russell moved to Hot Springs chapter in the Willow Park/WeatherBob,” a nickname he earned for a special Village, Arkansas, where he became imford area), the Fort Worth NW Camp for talent that began in childhood. mersed in Christian work, Gideons International (the Bible-distrib“In fifth grade, I startrunning a church and minisuting organization) and the North Texas ed playing trumpet, and I tering at jails, drug rehab proPatriot Guard Riders (in support of vetstill play to this day,” Rusgrams, and the Gideons. eran funerals at the National Cemetery sell said. “I played in grade “I’ve always been a Chrisin Dallas where he plays ‘Taps’). school, high school and coltian, but I never got involved Needless to say, Russell enjoys being lege. And then I put the horn with it seriously until 2002 active. up for about 20 years while I when I developed prostate “I had a good friend, my first neighwas in the Air Force. When cancer,” Russell said.

“When I bor when we joined the Air Force and I got out, I started playing looked at treating the canbuilt our first home,” Russell said. “He again. Now I’m playing in cer, I didn’t think I would die, assessed my active life, ‘Russell, you lots of different venues. I’m but if I did die, I thought that were raised with both of your hands up, in a 20-piece jazz band, I I would kind of like to know volunteering for everything.’ He was corplay at the county jail, I play Bob Russell why I held the faith (denomirect.

I cannot stand to sit around and do for church, and I play for nation) that I was in.

I’ve alnothing.” the Christian Motorcycle ways gone to church, so I started off on Russell said these days it seems he Association , as well as Gideons a real crusade.

I read everything I could cannot get everything done that he and the Patriot Guard Riders. My music get a hold of, not only on Christianity, but would like to. friends started calling me Old Bugle Boy Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Mormon“I actually find that I need 30 hours somewhere along the line, and the name ism, and then I got more specific, and in a day instead of 24, and I need eight just stuck. In 2005, I published a Chrisdivided my studies into comparing the days a week instead of seven, but I don’t tian CD, Flying Free, which was fun.” two Christian sects: Protestantism and want to drop anything,” Russell said.

Russell and his wife, Judy, have been Catholicism.

My studies led me to get in“So I budget my time very, very closely, married 52 years and they have one son, volved in teaching.” because every day on the calendar I have Brian.

Russell has been ministering to prison something scheduled.

Then of course The Aledo man flew the F-15 Eagle and jail inmates for more than 23 years there’s the family, yard work and stuff fighter and taught flying in the T-38 Taland he regularly visits the Parker County like that. I try to take just one day a week on while in the Air Force from 1968-1988,

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to get away from it all. That’s why I golf. I’m a horrible golfer, but I can scream and yell and chase the little white ball and beat it to death.”

Born in a town of about 10,000 people called Sterling, Colorado, Russell was actually raised in a smaller town of about 1,500 people called Holyoke, a farming community in Northeast Colorado right near the Nebraska panhandle.

His parents worked for the Highline Electric Association, which provided electricity to the farmers.

Russell started working there part-time and then enrolled at Colorado State University where he began to participate in ROTC and was eventually commissioned in the Air Force.

Russell loves spending time with his family and traveling, and he said there are many parts of the world that he

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And at the age of 77 and being rather fulfilled in life, the Parker County man said he still has something else he would like to do.

“I’d like to write a book or two,” Russell said. “And I’ve had several times where I started to do that. I write all the time. I write for a local newspaper, I write articles for flying magazines, I’ve written Christian articles, but I’d like to write a book about facets of Christianity.

“I thought a little about writing about my prison involvement, since I’ve been so involved with that. But I’m really very comfortable in all I am doing now. I’ve been truly blessed. I have a great wife. I have a wonderful son.

I’ve been able to see most of the world or a lot of the world with the service. I’m pretty content. God is good.”

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Weatherford resident Dixie Ehrhorn has been chosen as Parker County’s Quilter of the Month.

As a farmer’s daughter, Dixie helped her mother by working the treadle while her mother guided the needle and fabric above. She learned to sew at a very early age and was making her own clothes by age 11, but she only began quilting in 2005 when she retired.

She’s pictured above with one of her favorite quilts, titled “My Beautiful Ladies,” which brought her honorable mention in a quilt show. The quilt was created with Dutch wax African fabric.

Currently, she’s working on baby quilts, a panel quilt of all 62 national parks, and a wedding quilt. Dixie, a quilter’s guild member for many years, says the guild is “a great sisterhood. A quilter will help a quilter.”

To nominate a Quilter of the Month, email seniors@hooplamagazine.com.

Granbury resident Joy Kelly has been chosen as Hood County’s Quilter of the Month. She’s standing next to her quilt, “Radiant Exploration of My Heritage.”

Joy has been a sewer/crafter her entire life. After moving to Granbury in 2005, a friend convinced her to go to beginner quilting lessons. Quilting soon became Joy’s passion, second only to golf.

She joined the Granbury Quilters Guild, where she currently serves as president, and a couple of sewing groups in Fort Worth.

In one group, she learned traditional quilting. In the other she learned more modern techniques, like coloring the fabrics with crayons. Joy loves tackling very unique patterns and ideas. She continues meeting with various groups to keep growing her quilting knowledge. She says you’re never too old to learn a new trick.

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Helping Hand Former car salesman Gene Durant now fills vehicles with much-needed food

by Roger Enlow Hoopla Correspondent Long-legged and good-natured Gene Durant walks briskly into his favorite burgCOURTESY er joint and jokes with people before fillGene Durant, center, loads cars at a Granbury food pantry. ing his cup with ice and sweet tea. Gene’s broad smile and hearty laugh make him Some become overwhelmed with emo- Gene’s the only survivor. a favorite among Grumps’ waitstaff who tion when the volunteers began bringJude, the oldest, became the family have rewarded him a reserved seat at the ing them sackfuls of groceries. “They’ll father figure, working on the farm and bar. The nameplate reads “Gene’s Spot.” break down sometimes,” Gene said. “They helping his mother raise the children.

Gene, 86, has rarely missed a day since didn’t have anything to eat.”

Jude started the Durant Chevrolet dealerGrumps opened 20 years ago on Highway The COVID pandemic saw more people ship in Granbury. He hired Gene to work 377 in Granbury. He arrives at 11:30 a.m. needing food because they lost jobs. Most on the cars. and leaves at noon, a custom of those people have found For 20 years Gene was a volunteer at from his days at Durant Chevother employment and have a kids summer camp before neuroparolet selling cars. He orders a not been back. thy prevented him from much walking. hamburger, no fries, every time.

Gene’s been volunteering It’s called Royal Family Kids’ Camp for Someone said he needs to eat at the pantry for about 15 abused, neglected or abandoned chilmore burgers because of his years. He retired from the dren. lanky 6-foot, 4-inch frame. dealership six years ago. He Gene also helps with the First ReGene’s outgoing personality took Mondays off to work at sponder Lunch at the church. Every bodes well for volunteer work. the pantry.

Tuesday from September through May He and fellow Granbury Church “It’s not that big of a deal,” the church prepares a hot meal for first of Christ members pick up food he downplays. “It’s someresponders. They’ll feed from 55 to 85 from grocers and restaurants thing to get you away from people each time.

Gene Durant and hand out the food, no questhe house.”

Why volunteer? Gene could spend tions asked, from the church’s Gene’s spirit and humor most of his time playing golf or cards or well-stocked and refrigerated draw smiles from the retaking long naps, but he believes that food pantry. (The Church of Christ is one of cipients. “You get to know them and they volunteering is simply trying to be a good 12 pantries in Hood County.) know you. I cut up with them. There was Christian, adding, “You gotta find somePeople from all ages drive up to receive a lady the other day … I had a (Granbury) thing to do. You can go crazy sitting there food on Monday and Wednesday afterPirate jacket on. She asked, ‘Were you a watching that boob tube.” noons.

Pirate?’ I said 1956.”

Gene counts his blessings every day.

“I would say 90 percent of the people That was the year Gene graduated He said he didn’t always wear the niccouldn’t get by without it,” Gene said. “They from Granbury High School. He and his est clothes growing up but had food and get $650 or $700 a month and that don’t go twin sister were born in Mitchell Bend in shelter. “I never went hungry and always very far.” far southern Hood County seven months had a roof over my head,” he said with his Many are retirees recently widowed; after their father died. He and his sister trademark smile. others have lost their jobs. were the youngest among eight siblings.

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Godsend Adrienne Malmberg’s job opportunity creates blessing for entire community

by John English Hoopla Correspondent Adrienne Malmberg was burned out.

The Seattle native and former middle school teacher was ready for a change of pace and change of scenery, and fortunately, opportunity knocked.

Servolution Network Inc. is an Azle non-profit that defines its mission as building “an alliance between churches, businesses, governments, and others to provide solutions to meet the needs of the community,” saying, “We exist to serve others by showing God’s love in practical ways. We create opportunities for the blessed to be a blessing.”

And so the twain did meet.

“God made it very clear to me that I needed a change in venue,” Malmberg said. “And then I heard that Servolution was looking for a grant writer.

A few years prior to that, I had met someone that was a grant writer, and it was intriguing to me–but I never had time to really look into what all that entailed. Well, Servolution needed someone and it was a godsend.

I have not regretted that move one bit. It has been an amazing journey.”

A journey that took her more than 2,000 miles from home and eventually brought with it a change of employment, but also one that has made her life exponentially more fulfilling.

And what Malmberg termed a “godsend” has turned out to be a two-way street for the organization.

In 2021, the Azle-based charity was in need of a facility to help continue its operations and Malmberg answered the call.

The Parker County woman wrote a grant proposal to Mueller Inc. (in partnership with Texas Country Reporter), as part of the company’s Helping Hand Project, for a 4,000-square-foot warehouse facility that Servolution ended up winning.

Malmberg, 53, was still teaching when she got the news.

“I was literally over the moon, and I found out while I was at school,” Malmberg said.

“I got to tell every one of my sixth-grade writing students, ‘If you don’t understand why you need to learn to write, here’s your why.’ They were thrilled for me, and I’m not sure they really understood what all of that meant, but they knew that it was a big deal. And just to see a piece of writing turned into a building was incredible. It was so easy for me to tell my students ‘This is your why.

You’ve got to be able to communicate.’”

Malmberg said Servolution could not have asked for more from the facility, either, saying “It was basically turnkey as far as having the structure up and having all its doors.”

Malmberg has her bachelor’s degree from Pacific Christian College (which was renamed Hope International University) in Fullerton, California, and has worked as a hostess, in janitorial jobs, and as a bookkeeper

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Adrienne Malmberg, center, with Texas Country Reporter hosts Bob and Kelli Phillips. and contractor, among other professions.

When she started with Servolution, she was doing grant writing and then also co-leading the Pay It Forward program, which is the organization’s furniture and appliance warehouse.

“Grant writing and the communications needs became a better use of my time,” Malmberg said. “And I do not say this lightly, because I love Pay it Forward. It is amazing to help people with furniture and appliances, but it was something where I needed to use my writing skills and step things up a little bit more.”

And Malmberg did just that, earning more grants for Servolution including some from the United Way. Aside from the furniture ministry, Servolution offers a number of other programs like Good Neighbors, which does home revitalizations, the Fig Leaf Boutique, which is a clothing closet, Blessing Boxes, which are stand-alone pantries, and Fill the Bin, where people can make donations.

Malmberg said if she ever needs reminding of why she

does what she does she thinks back to an elderly woman the organization helped a few years back.

“She had a deck and it was fairly large, but she was in a power chair,” Malmberg said.

“So if she needed to go to the doctor or the grocery store or whatever, she would have to abandon her power chair at her front door, creep along her deck which was probably 10 to 15 feet wide, and then go down five or six rickety stairs. She had to be desperate to leave her house, but she was terrified to do so.

“When we got that deck built, and we were able to present her with it, I remem-

ber her crying. And she told us that it was the first time in nine years— nine years— that she’d been able to go out and enjoy the sunshine on her deck. Can you imagine that? People are living like that right now and it’s breaking my heart.”

Currently, the organization is raising funds to install new air conditioners for those in need. If you need assistance or would like to help, visit www. servolutionnetwork.com for more information on the Servolution Network Inc.

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Get Up & Go A full month of events curated especially for North Central Texas seniors • Bird Walk, wear appropriate clothing and shoes, July 1, Acton Nature Center, 6500 Smoky Hill Court, Granbury, 7 a.m.

• Wood, Wave and Wheels Car Show, hosted by the Roadrunner Corvette Cruisers of DFW, July 1, Fort Worth Boat Club, 10000 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Senior Social Hour, play games, share stories, learn history and meet friends, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Fort Worth Public Library - Riverside, 2913 Yucca Avenue, Fort Worth, 3 to 5 p.m.

• Saginaw Independence Day Celebration, including music, food, fun, and fireworks, July 1, Saginaw High School, 800 N. Blue Mound Road, 6 p.m. Fireworks around 9 p.m. Free admission.

• Free Community Yoga Class, bring your mat and water, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth, 9 to 10 a.m.

• Granbury’s Hometown 4th of July Festival, vendors and music on the square, July 1-4, Granbury Square, Parade starts at 9 a.m. on July 4. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. over the lake.

• Coloring Friends, join other adults who enjoy coloring. Supplies provided. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Holland Lake Rehabilitation & Wellness, 1201 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 10 a.m.

• Red, White, and Pool Party, family-style picnic of fried chicken, potato salad, plus homemade ice cream, July 4, Overture River District, 4925 Scott Road, Fort Worth, 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP is a must. Call 817-252-4000.

• Fort Worth’s Fourth, including music by Metal Shop and Party Machine Band, July 4, Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, parking at 395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth, Gates open at 5 p.m. music starts at 6 pm. 301st Flyover at 8 p.m. fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. Parking $20.

• AAMA Follow the Flag, a Christian-based celebration with live music, food and fireworks, July 4, Central Park in Azle, 7 p.m. Free admission.

Guests are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, ice chests, food, but no alcohol is allowed.

• Spark in the Park, including music by Pat Green, July 4, Heritage Park Amphitheater, 503 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Music starts at 6

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p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. Free shuttle from parking area near Heritage Park or from Weatherford College parking lot.

• Adult Crafting Hour, supplies furnished, free, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 3 to 4 p.m.

• Free Line Dance Lessons with admission, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 7 p.m.

• Gardening Club, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Weatherford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 9 a.m.

• Midcities Stamp Club, trades and sales allowed, July 5, Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 South Center Street, Vandergriff Park, Arlington, 7 pm.

• Walking Club, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Weatherford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 8:30 a.m.

• AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insurance by completing this course, July 5, Keller Senior Center, 640 Johnson Road, Keller, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Call 817743-4370. Limited space.

• Indoor Fort Worth Summer Vendor Market, features 20+ local vendors, live music, food trucks (family and dog friendly), July 5, Rahr & Sons Brewing, 701 Galveston Avenue, Fort Worth, 5 to 9 p.m.

• Books and Brews Book Club discusses “City on Fire” by Don Winslow, July 5, T&P Tavern, 221 W. Lancaster Ave. #1000, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• Summer Coloring Cooldown for Adults, no supplies necessary, no fee, July 5, Fort Worth Public Library, 4300 E. Berry, Fort Worth, 5 to 6 p.m.

• Hood County Senior Center Dances, featuring music by country/western bands every Thursday night, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 501 E. Moore St. Granbury, 7 p.m. $5 per person.

• Springtown Senior Center Dances, country/ western bands every Thursday and Saturday night. July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Springtown Senior Activity Center, 1070 N. Main Street, Springtown, 7 to 10 p.m. Bands and unanticipated cancellations listed on Facebook. $5 admission per person.

• Hot Summer Nights on Marine Creek Lake, hosted by Metroplex Ski Club, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Marine Creek Lake, Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Trivia Night with prizes, July 6, 13, 20, 27, The Radler, 1229 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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• Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters perform live, July 6, Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth. Box office opens at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets also available through LiveNation.

• PBR Stockyards Showcase - Professional Bull Riders, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $15.

• Teas Hold Em Poker Night, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Silver Saddle Saloon, 124 N Houston Street, Granbury, 7 to 11 p.m.

• Free Admission Friday at the Modern with special programming, July 7, Modern Museum of Art, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth.

• Malpass Brothers in concert, July 7, Granbury Live on Granbury Square, 7:30 p.m. Call 800340-9703.

• The Write Stuff, journal and make new friends, July 7, Fort Worth Public Library - Ridglea, 3628 Bernie Anderson, Fort Worth, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Happy Hour at the Kimbell Art Museum, live entertainment, snacks and drinks available for purchase, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Kimbell Art Museum, Kahn Building (Cafe), 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, 5 to 7 p.m.

• Parker County Peach Festival, downtown Weatherford, July 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. See P. 3 for more information.

• Disc Golf Mini Tournament, July 8, 15, 22, 29, Granbury Disc Golf Course, 600 West Moore Street, Granbury, 2 p.m. $12.

• Girls Night Out on Granbury Square, live entertainment, dining, shopping, door prizes, July 8, Granbury Square, 3 to 7 p.m. Ask for punch card for a chance to win $500 shopping spree.

• Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner and Show, July 8, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 6 p.m. dinner, show at 7. Call 817-6247117 for tickets.

• Granbury Knitting Guild meeting, includes knitting classes for beginners each month, July 11, First Presbyterian Church, 303 Bridge St. Granbury, 9:30 a.m.

• Lola’s Local Farmers Market featuring 30+ locally-grown and produced vendors, live music, bar bites and food trucks, pet friendly, July 9, 2000 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

• Artistic Expressions (craft night) at Weatherford Library, July 11, 1014 Charles St. Weatherford, 6 p.m. Supplies provided.

• Funky Gets Wild: Book Club, focuses on outdoor and adventure-themed books, discussing “The Hatchet,” by Gary Paulsen, July 9, Funky Picnic Brewery& Cafe, 401 Bryan Avenue, Suite 117, Fort Worth, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Brunch menu, happy hour drinks available for purchase.

• Experimental Aircraft Association, pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m., meeting follows, July 8, Pecan Plantation Airport, 9600 Airpark Dr. Granbury, 10 a.m.

• The Holistic Fair, vendors, massage, reflexology, oils, workshops and more, July 9, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, Noon to 6 p.m. $5 admission fee. $10 parking lot nearby as well as hourly parking.

• Steve Earle: Alone Again - Solo and Acoustic, July 8, Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Box office opens at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets also available through LiveNation.com.

• Knitty Gritty Knitting and Crochet Group, for all ages, no experience necessary, July 11, 18, 25, White Settlement Road Public Library, 8215 White Settlement Road, 3 to 4 p.m. Bring your own yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook.

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• Needle Arts Group, bring your own project, July 11, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. Weatherford, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Trivia Game Night, prizes $5-$25 in gift cards, July 11, 18, 25, Old Chicago Pizza, 8933 North Freeway, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Participants use their phone submit answers and get points.

• Trivia Night, featuring trivia from the 1970s, July 12, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Trivia Night, July 11, 18, 25, Cowtown Brewing, 1301 E. Belknap, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m.

• Get Lit Book Club, discussing “The People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry, July 11, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Writing Workshop, get your creative juices flowing, all levels welcome, July 12, 26, Fort Worth Public Library, 4264 Golden Triangle, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Music Bingo, great tunes, drinks, prizes for winners and taco food truck, July 12, 19, 26, The Rabbit Hole Pub, 3237 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m.

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• Karaoke at The Hop, thousands of titles and a professional audio system, July 12, 19, 26, HopFusion Ale Works, 200 E. Broadway Avenue, Fort Worth, 8 to 11 p.m.

Fort Worth, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.

• Granbury Quilting Guild meeting, July 17, United Cooperative Services Community Room, 320 Fall Creek Hwy. Granbury, 6 p.m.

ter, 1225 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford.

• Last Monday Matinee, featuring “80 For Brady”, July 24, Azle Memorial Library, 333 W. Main Street, Azle, 2 p.m.

• Bingo Night , July 12, 19, 26, Locust Cider, 710 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m.

• Book Club - Azle, discussing “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick, July 18, Azle Memorial Library, 333 W. Main Street, Azle, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

• Mid-Cities Stamp Club, includes buy/trade time before and after meeting, July 25, Bentwater Activity Center, 1800 W Emerald Ct. Granbury, 7 p.m.

• Dance Night, sponsored by the Widowed Persons Service (but open to all), July 12, Elks Lodge, 601 Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $10 per person.

• Second Thursdays at Amon Carter Museum features cocktails, creativity and conversation, July 13, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 5 to 8 p.m. Free event with reservations required. Call (817) 989-5013.

• Thursday Night Wine Club, an opportunity taste new wines and meet new people, July 13, Social House, 840 Currie Street, Fort Worth, 6 to 8 p.m. Reservation includes 3-4 tastings of wine or spirits, complimentary appetizers, classroomstyle education from experts in the field. Call 817-820-1510 for reservations.

• Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance, featuring the music of The Lonesome Fugitive, July 14, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admission includes snacks and drinks.

• Spring Creek Musical, live music in outdoor venue, July 14, Spring Creek Tabernacle, 104 Spring Creek Road, Weatherford, 6:30 p.m. Free admission.

• Loco for Coconut Party, includes themed drinks, hula dancers, fire dancers, live music, plus a pig roast on Saturday, July 14-15, Truck Yard Alliance, 3101 Prairie Vista Drive, Fort Worth, Starts on Friday at 5 p.m. Picks back up on Saturday, • Chair Yoga, all fitness levels, July 14, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 4 to 5 p.m.

• Beach Boys Tribute, July 14-15, Granbury Opera House on the Granbury Square. For tickets, call 817-579-0952.

• Jeep Show benefitting The Walk to End Alzheimer’s includes barbecue, gourmet pops, plus trophies in all categories, July 15, 4 Wheel Parts, 152 Interstate 20, Weatherford, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions can be answered by emailing melissahorton572@yahoo.com.

• Granbury Irish Music Session, Irish musicians welcome to jam, July 15, D’Vine Wine, 107 E. Bridge Street, Granbury, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Lola’s Rock ’n’ Roll Rummage Sale, Fort Worth’s largest running outdoor monthly market featuring artists, creators and collectors, plus music and food, July 16, 2000 W. Berry Street,

• Book Club - Weatherford, discussing “Dressmakers of Auschwitz” by Lucy Adlington, July 18, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. Weatherford, 6 to 7 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

• Pointillist Dot Art class, no experience necessary, July 18, Fort Worth Public Library, 3628 Bernie Anderson, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• AARP Smart Driver’s Course, participants get a discount on auto insurance, July 19, Hector F. Garcia Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road, Watauga, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 817-5145892. Limited space.

• AARP Smart Driver’s Course, participants get a discount on auto insurance, July 20, First Baptist Church, 7801 White Settlement Road, White Settlement, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 817-2462171. Limited space.

• Artful Moments for Dementia Patients and Caregivers, exploration of Amon Carter museum exhibits, hands-on activities, July 20, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Register online at cartermuseum.org or call 817-989-5013.

• Poetry Jam, show your linguistic prowess and win bragging rights, July 25, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Hot Mess Craft Club, for grown-ups only, BYOB, July 27, The Welman Project, 3950 W. Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 per person.

• Dance Night, sponsored by the Widowed Persons Service but open to all, July 28, Burleson Senior Center, 216 SW Johnson, Burleson, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Donations accepted at the door.

• “White Elephant” opens at Hip Pocket Theatre, a fantastical melding of puppetry and music, July 28, Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road, Fort Worth, 9 to 10:30 p.m.

• Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance, featuring the music of Michael Cote and Bryan Daniel, July 28, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admission includes snacks and drinks.

• Music, Massage & Merlot, enjoy karaoke, $1 per minute chair massages, wine and appetizers, July 28, D’Vine Wine, 107 E. Bridge Street, Granbury, 7 to 10 p.m.

• North Fort Worth Book Club discusses “The Inmate” by Freida McFadden, July 20, World Blend, 5410 Basswood Blvd. Fort Worth, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Fort Worth Memories 10th Birthday Party, featuring entertainment by Jasper and Karen, July 29, The Point on Lake Worth, 1349 Bomber Road, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insurance by completing this course, July 21, Azle Senior Center, 601 Southeast Parkway, Azle, 8:30 am. to 1:30 p.m. Call 817-444-0070. Limited space.

• Embroidered Canvas Creations, all skill levels welcome, supplies and tips provided, July 29, Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth, 3 to 4 p.m.

• Once Upon A Mattress, presented by Weatherford College, July 21, 22, 28, 29, Alkek Fine Arts Center on the Weatherford College campus, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.

• National Day of the American Cowboy, includes live western music, petting zoo, food trucks, cattle drive, parade, calf roping, armadillo races, cow milking and more, July 22, Fort Worth Stockyards. Kicks off at 10 a.m. Parade at 11:30. Old West Comedy Gunfights start at high noon.

• Parker County Senior Center Summer Carnival, featuring live music, food, games, children’s activities, July 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Cen-

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The story of Gary and Carol Hall

By Cynthia Henry Hoopla Publisher

Gary and Carol shared a lifetime of happy memories — the births of three daughters, milestone birthdays and anniCarol Clack was only five when she beversaries, choir trips to Europe, France and gan playing the piano. She said it relieved Germany. the stress and anxiety that came from her “I can’t remember any rough times at father serving in WWII. all,” Gary said.

With patience and dedication, music beVacations were at the beach — either came Carol’s passion. She was playing the Pensacola or Galveston — where they freorgan at church by age 12. After earning a quently welcomed guests. Gary and Carol music degree, she shared that passion with loved to entertain year-round. The Hall students in North Texas – and eventually family hosted dozens of friends and family took a teaching position in Midland. members every Christmas, even after they It was there that she met Gary Hall in retired and relocated to Granbury.

1963. He was a former Navy officer who was Together, the couple made beautiful muworking for Texaco as a petroleum engisic, bringing light and love into many lives. neer. Gary invited Carol to a party, and the But the light faded in 2021 when Carol two hit it off. was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral “We had just barely gotten acquainted, Sclerosis (ALS). After several months of and you know what she does?” he asked. suffering, she succumbed to the disease, “She goes to Pakistan to live for 10 weeks. leaving Gary devastated.

I just had that kind of effect on her,” Gary “When you lose your partner, everything joked. changes,” he said.

Actually, she had been selected as a MidGary and his daughters agreed that he land Community Ambassador. She was should move to a senior community after tasked with spending time in the Asian Carol passed. The family was impressed country so she could

by The Ridglea. It’s easy share the culture with to see why. The commuthe Midland community is bustling with acnity upon her return. tivities every day of the When she did reweek. The friendly staff is turn to the states, eager to assist residents Carol and Gary with everyday tasks, the picked up where they meals are chef-prepared, left off. At the time, and the building itself is Gary was still in the exquisitely decorated.

Navy Reserve.

There are resort-style “I never was thinkamenities, including a ing about marriage. I well-equipped fitness was just out having a room and a movie theCOURTESY good time,” Gary said. ater.

Gary and Carol on their wedding day.

“It just developed. We Gary, who has been just fell in love.” at The Ridglea a little over a year, said One weekend, he had to report for duty he’s made lots of new friends but prefers in New Orleans, so Carol joined him. to spend time alone. He takes walks each “Carol flew in on Friday evening. I picked day around a nearby golf course, collecther up. On Saturday, we got married,” said ing stray golf balls for his sons-in-law. He Gary. relishes a good nap and appreciates happy That night they had dinner at the Hotel hour. The on-site church service is also benRoosevelt in New Orleans. eficial, he said. Gary lives in a spacious one“There was a photographer walking bedroom apartment with a full kitchen. A around who asked if he could take a piclarge picture window gives him a view of ture. We said ok, and I’m glad we did bethe well-manicured grounds. cause that’s the only picture we have of “One of my most prized possessions,” he our wedding day.” He pointed to the photo. said as he pointed to a framed family por“Now don’t you think she’s pretty?” trait from Carol’s 80th birthday party.

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Gary and Carol Hall “I’ve always been so proud of our family. I feel very blessed because we’re all healthy,” Gary said. “It’s a good life.”

Photos and memories cover every inch of the apartment. One photo of the couple in motorcycle attire seemed a bit out of place.

“We dressed up like that one time and asked the girls to come over. We called them in and said. ‘Girls, we have something to tell you. We’ve retired and we’ve drawn all of our money in, and we’ve bought a couple of motorcycles — we’re just gonna hit the road.’ We didn’t of course,” he said with a laugh. “Carol was a lot of fun.”

There’s a box filled with poems that he’s copied down on notebook paper since Carol’s passing.

“I saw this one time and copied it,” he said, holding one of the poems. It was titled ‘I’ll Never Smile Again.’”

But he did smile a lot as he looked through old photo albums and spoke of their adventures. In addition to the many memories, Carol left behind two compact disc recordings of her piano music.

“Everyone loved Carol,” he said more than once.

Gary’s story is not uncommon in senior communities. For most of us, home is where our beloved resides. Once that special person is gone, where do you go? How do you take proper care of yourself when life no longer has the same appeal? If you’re like Gary, you go to a place like The Ridglea, where you’re respected and treated like family — a place where you can relax and relish those wonderful memories and make new ones.

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James Campbell comes from a long line of patriots

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he said. “He survived, but he died of the Soldier’s Disease.”

Throughout his childhood, James While the storm clouds gather far across heard the stories of his ancestors. He’s the sea, let us swear allegiance to a land related to William Bradford, who came that’s free over on the Mayflower, as well as the Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, as sixth President of the United States, John we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.

Quincy Adams. His great-great-greatgreat-grandfather was promoted to brigaJames Campbell was still in diapers dier general by George Washington in the when Kate Smith said those words before Revolutionary War. debuting a new song by Irving Berlin in “I’m proud of that. They all served,” he 1939. The song was “God Bless America,” said, referring to his ancestors. and it’s a song and sentiment that has Understanding the importance of meant a great deal to James throughout protecting the country and its freedoms, his life.

James joined the Naval Reserves when he James, who comes from a long line of was fresh out of high school. patriots, choked up as he recalled each He served on the USS Toledo CA-133, family member lost in war, as well as the a cruiser that protected aircraft carrimany friends and neighbors from his ers, and recalled marveling at the beauty hometown of Wichita, Kansas. of the battle ship traveling alongside his “I remember walking down the street cruiser. in the neighborhood and seeing the blue “You are expendable…that ship is not,” stars in the windows,” he said. he was told.

Some were in honor of coworkers since James traveled extensively while servyoung James was already employed as a ing his country and later on with his wife beef grader at age 14.

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“I think about these guys…I worked “There’s nothing like America,” he said. with butchers. They were 25, 30 years old “I’ve been halfway around the world.”

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by Dick Wolfsie in the way we raised our son.

“When you stop crying, Humorist To Mary Ellen’s credit, in over ma’am, may I see your license 35 years Brett has not spent a single night in and registration?” jail.

“There must be some mistake, officer. I’ve Getting pulled over has crushed her, runever done anything wrong in my life. You ined her clean record and put a damper on must have me confused with my husband.” her vacation. Her life has been exemplary.

“Look, lady, I’m going back to the patrol She never had detention, never told a lie, or car to check your record.” even hot-wired a car. She was a saint. Until “While you’re checking, you might take today. When you have a perfect record—not notice of the fact that I have never cheated on just in driving, but in your entire life—being a test, from kindergarten through my MBA. followed by a police officer is a perplexing And this is especially noteworthy: I never let and nerve-racking experience. anyone look at my paper, either.”

I have studied the best way to deal with “Ma’am, your license plates are expired.” cops when getting pulled over for speeding.

“How could you possibly know that?”

Carry On

“The sticker on the plate says 2022.”

“Well, how can you expect me to see that from the driver’s seat?”

I actually tried that line myself once, hoping to get a laugh from a cop. I got a sobriety test instead. Now back to the phone call from Mary Ellen right after she was stopped…

“Dick, I was just pulled over by the police.”

“Why didn’t you let my sister drive the getaway car?”

“Look, this is not a joke. Up until 20 minutes ago, I had a perfect record. Do you know what this stain on my reputation means?”

“A big celebration at the convent! You’ve moved a lot of the sisters into first place.”

This event apparently created some soul searching on Mary Ellen’s part. “You know, Dick, this brush with the law has given me a new perspective. I’ve led too sheltered an existence. In fact, marrying you is the only questionable thing I’ve done until today.”

“Mary Ellen, marrying me was not exactly committing a crime.”

“No, but it’s probably the closest I’ll ever come.”

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When you’re retired, you’ll likely arrangements. In fact, 72% of tohave some financial concerns — just day’s retirees have downsized or are like all retirees. However, if you’ve in- willing to downsize to reduce their vested regularly and followed a long- housing costs, according to the Age Wave/Edward Jones survey. Downterm financial strategy, you should sizing isn’t for everybe able to address one, but if it’s a posmost issues that sibility for you, it may come your way. be worth considering But there’s one

by Mary H. McDow, because the savings important action Edward Jones Adviser could be significant. that’s sometimes You may also be overlooked by retirees: sharing their financial situ- able to reduce or consolidate your ation with their grown children. And debts. Start by understanding how this knowledge can benefit everyone much and what kinds of debt you have. Then, consider ways to lower in your family. payments, such as refinancing. For You might be surprised by the concern your children have for your example, if you’re carrying a balance financial well-being. Consider these on multiple credit cards, you might be able to transfer the amounts you findings from a 2023 study by Age owe onto a single card with a more Wave and Edward Jones: • 66% of millennials (generally de- favorable interest rate.

Here’s another move to consider: fined as ranging from 27 to 42) worry that their parents or in-laws may not Adjust your investment mix to poshave enough money to live comfort- sibly provide you with more income in retirement. During your workably in retirement.

• 83% of millennials would rather ing years, you may have invested primarily for growth — after all, know their parents are financially you could be retired for two or more secure in their retirement, even if decades, so you’ll need to draw on it means their parents pass on less as many financial assets as posmoney to them. sible. But once you’re retired, your If you have children in this age investment focus may need to shift range or older, or who soon will be, how can you address their concerns somewhat toward income-producand potentially improve your finan- ing opportunities. Keep in mind, cial outlook? Communication is the though, that you’ll still need some key. By openly communicating with growth potential to help keep ahead of inflation. your family about your financial One final suggestion: Let your status, you can reduce anxieties and children know if you already have a misperceptions. If you’re in good financial shape, your adult children strategy in place to meet the potenmay be reassured that you won’t be tially high costs of long-term care, needing their assistance. And if you such as a nursing home stay. This are feeling some financial pressures, burden is certainly something you you can inform your children of the won’t want your children to take on.

By informing your children about steps you are taking to improve your your financial picture, and how situation. you’re trying to improve it, you can One such step may be to reduce ease everyone’s minds — so keep the your cost of living — the less you lines of communication open. spend day to day, the better your ability to preserve your investment and retirement accounts. You may be able to reduce costs in many small ways, such as ending streamThis article was written by Edward ing services you no longer use, but Jones for use by your local Edward Jones you could make an even bigger Financial Advisor, Mary H. McDow, 102 impact by downsizing your living Houston Ave. Suite 203, 817-598-0882.

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Grief Support Meetings Interest in bereavement support counseling has mushroomed in recent years. WPS wants those widowed to be able to go forward with their lives. We provide the tools, and we have established that our Grief Support sessions work and have worked for over 40 years with hundreds of the widowed now able to go on with their lives in a satisfactory way.

For any other information on Grief Support, call the WPS office 817-5512922 Mon-Thu, 10AM-2PM or Ruth Turner 817-713-9372. If no answer at either number, please leave a voicemail.

July 9 : Pleasantview Baptist Church, 4400 Pleasant View Dr, Arlington, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Arlyne Clements.

July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13: Genesis United Methodist Church, 7635 S Hulen St, Ft Worth, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Ruth Turner.

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July Meals & Game Days ARLINGTON Breakfast : Every Saturday 8:30 AM : Skillet & Grill, 1801 W Division St, Arlington.

Lunch : July 13, 11:45 AM : Tom’s Burgers, 1530 N Cooper St, Arlington.

BURLESON Breakfast : Every Tuesday (exluding July 4) 8:30 AM : Our Place, 950 N Burleson Blvd, Burleson.

Lunch : July 27, 11:30 AM : On the Border, 13005 S Frwy, Burleson.

Dinner : July 17, 4:30 PM : Antonio’s Mexican Restaurant, 344 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson.

GRAND PRAIRIE Brunch: Every Wednesday 10:30 AM: Theo’s Bar & Grill, 107 NW 8th, Grand Prairie.

MANSFIELD Breakfast : Every Saturday 8:30 AM: The Porch, 2771 E Broad St, Mansfield (across from Methodist Hospital).

Lunch : July 7, Noon : Mama Cuca’s Mexican, 2880 FM 157 (S Cooper), Ste 110, Mansfield.

Dinner: July 26, 4:00 PM : Buffalo Wild Wings, 1716 US 287 N Frontage Rd, Mansfield.

Games: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 1:30 - 4:00 PM : Mansfield Methodist Church, 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield.

NORTHEAST Breakfast : Every Saturday 9:00 AM : The Corner Café, 7901 Mid Cities Blvd, Ste 242, N Richland Hills.

Lunch : July 12, 1:00 PM: Café Medi, 420 Grapevine Hwy, #101A, Hurst.

Dinner : July 18, 5:00 PM: Italliani’s Restaurant, 1601 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst.

SOUTHWEST Breakfast : Every Thursday 9:00 AM: Cracker Barrel, 8010 SW Loop 820 (exit Winscott Rd), Benbrook.

July Dances Wednesday, July 12 : Dance, Elks Lodge, 601 Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $10 per person.

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Pam Wilkins of Weatherford won last month’s frog contest. Enter this month’s by emailing to tell us where you found a hidden frog (sample above). Email entry to seniors@hooplamagazine.com. Pick up next month’s issue to see if you’ve won! Winners must contact Hoopla within 30 days.

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SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL

JERSEY BOYS

Theatre Off the Square Ticket Info: 817-341-8687 Tentative Dates: July 28 - Aug. 6 Synopsis: Wayside School is a strange place. Thirty stories high, one classroom per story, well, actually, only 29 stories high, because the 19th floor doesn’t exist. On the 30th floor, Mrs. Gorf has been turning students into apples. The two remaining students better think of something fast.

Casa Manana 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth Ticket Info: 817-332-2272 Tentative Dates: Sept. 9-17 Synopsis: With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Featuring electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You.”

DOGSBREATH DEVEREAUX

THE MUSIC MAN

Popcorn Players 114 Porter Drive, Azle Ticket Info: 817-238-7529 Tentative Dates: July 21 - 30 Synopsis: Dogsbreath Devereaux, M.D., plots to wed and do away with the wealthy widow Lotta Cash so he can inherit her fortune and her late husband’s clinic. He enlists the aid of the nasty nurse, Hilda Hatchet, and promises to marry her once he disposes of Lotta. Problems arise with the insanely jealous Hilda catches Dogsbreath flirting with Wendy March, the heroine of our show. Set in a clinic filled with zany patients, this melodrama is sure to leave your audience in stitches.

Granbury Opera House 133 E. Pearl Street, Granbury Ticket Info: 817-579-0952 Tentative Dates: Aug. 11 - Sept. 10 Synopsis: The musical follows fasttalking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

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Life in Grace

by Lara Cook, North Side Baptist Church

Hunger and thirst no more Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”

–John 6:35 We are all searching for something to fill the space in our lives that only God is meant to fill. When we try to fill that need with anything other than God, it is like giving a thirsty child a salty snack. It only produces an insatiable thirst. The more we try, the more unfulfilled we will be.

Jesus says in the passage above that He is everything we need – ever. If we will only go to Him to seek our satisfaction, we will never hunger and thirst, therefore, we won’t be wasting time and building idols by looking in the wrong place. We will never find the right things in the wrong places. Relationships, things, drugs, or alcohol are some of the places we go to quench that thirst and fulfill that need. All the things that we think will do it will absolutely not fulfill what only God can fulfill. It is a need that cannot be satisfied anywhere else.

The hunger and thirst this verse speaks of is not physical hunger and thirst. This hunger and thirst refers to a hunger and thirst for righteousness.

It is a desperate longing, a cry from our hearts that can only be satisfied with only what Jesus can give.

Come and Believe: There are two key words in the verse, come and believe. Jesus promises to give us everlasting satisfaction, but we must do our part.

We must choose Him over the world and all that glitters. Sadly, many times we only come to this place after we have destroyed our own lives and the lives of those we love. Only then do we realize that Jesus is the only way, and we can have faith in Him to do what He says He will do.

One day strolling through an antique store, I realized that much of the stuff on the shel-

ves was, at one time, something that someone thought they had to have to be happy.

All our stuff here on earth will one day fill the shelves of Goodwill or antique stores.

What do we sacrifice to have what we think makes us hunger no more? What problems do we heap on our lives to have what we think will bring us happiness? It is all worthless in the face of death and holds no

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eternal value. It does not quench the thirst or stop the hunger pangs. It only brings different pain and makes us want more, taking our focus off the true things that are important in life. Some even lose friends or family to have what they think will satisfy them. Jesus is the only thing that satisfies. He alone fulfills our hunger and thirst – our quest for righteousness. He is the bread of life.

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