Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Congratulations Dad and Uncle Bob

Robert Shepherd, Jr. and James Wilson, (a.k.a. "Alabama" and "Tennessee"), founders of Hootenanny, are the 2019 Academy of Engineering and Engineering Technology inductees and valued alumni at LeTourneau University.


"Alabama" and "Tennessee" not doing a very good job at keeping a straight face. 

Dad (standing) graduated in '66 with a B.S. in Welding Engineering then joined the faculty as a Welding Instructor. He served as Trustee at LeTourneau College and was a founder of the Welding Alumni Organization. Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus in 2003 and Materials Joining Alumnus in 2009, he also serves a Chairman of The Board of Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply, based in Gallup, New Mexico, which he started with his wife in 1983. Dad serves in his local community as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Director of Economic Development.

Dad and Uncle Bob enjoy blacksmithing in their spare time. 

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