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A Job-Like Existence

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:36:54 PST

The story of Job is one of the most remarkable bible stories of faith and perseverance. The trials that faced Job have long served Christians as a marker of the trust and faith that God would want our lives to be in spite of the tribulations we are facing. Many will say that the trials and tribulations that faced Job were well beyond the trials and tribulations we would face today.

But in the case of the lives of Theldoris and Don Maxey, a Job like existence is not too far removed from reality. This is their story; it's a story filled with tragedy, perseverance, and an unbelievable display of faith, that probably affords them a uniquely insightful view into the life of God's beloved servant Job.

Profile On Fleta Lucille Owens Crockett

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:49:59 PST

Born January 10, 1923, in Alma, Arkansas, Fleta Lucille Owens Crockett made her debut as the third child of Harry and Lilly Owens. “Mother Fleta” as she is affectionately known, grew up in a family of five children, three boys and two girls. Her oldest brother, William Owens, lives in Carlsbad, NM, and her middle brother, Tommy Owens, lives in Fort Smith, AR. The youngest brother, Truman Owens and her baby sister, Mary Alice Hunter, are both deceased.

For her 85^th birthday, Mother Fleta was given a surprise birthday party by her daughter Maxine and her son-in-law Craig, in her residence at a senior assistant living quarters. “I was truly surprised and it was a great day to have family and friends around me on that day. I got to see my great grandsons and my grandchildren, that was really special," shared Mother Fleta.

It’s Pit Time Again for the Dogs

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:51:21 PST

The atmosphere in the Pit was like going to a basketball game and having a school reunion break out. The place was filled with old Dogs with even older stories being told. The Dogs were back and their fans, as in the past, were in a frenzy.