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When my brother (now deceased) came home safe from the Vietnam War.
Susan Martin, San Patricio EC | Three Rivers
When I figured out that happiness is just a state of mind.
Adrian Maui Sclawy, Houston County EC | Elkhart
The year I married the girl of my dreams—52 years ago.
Steve Bailey, PenTex Energy | Gainesville
2012, when I moved to Texas to join the love of my life after being apart for almost 40 years.
Tom DiFrancesca, Nueces EC | Bishop
2008, 15 years of age surrounded by people who cared about me and so many special moments. They’ve all moved on now and have families, careers and obligations—but man, it was nice.
Chris Silva | Via Facebook
1954, since I was born healthy and in Texas!
Steve Yates, Pedernales EC | Wimberley
During the ’70s. It was during my prime, whenever you thought you were invincible.
Eddie T. Rendon, Victoria EC | Inez
Yet to come.
Debbie Tunchez, Pedernales EC | Cedar Park
All of them. The worst: the one I don’t get to experience.
J Rodney Anderson | Via Facebook
Coming home from midnight Mass and hearing the message on our phone landline voice machine that my parents and sisters were on their way from Comfort to Arlington to celebrate Christmas with my husband and I and our soon-to-be baby. It alleviated the crying I had previously done during Mass.
Sandra Valderaz, Pedernales EC | Leander
Next year.
Jim Dungan | Via Facebook
My upcoming 85th year.
Paul Page, Jasper-Newton EC | Kirbyville
When I was a kid, 1962—a long time ago.
David Kulaga | Via Facebook
1973, when my wife said “yes” when I asked her to marry me.
David M. Hill, Pedernales EC | Georgetown
Now.
Sharon Hershey | Via Facebook
When I moved to Austin in 1973 at age 21. A total awakening!
David Krietsch, Pedernales EC | Kyle
1999. The very last day, December 31 at 9:37 a.m. I was blessed to become a mama. I couldn’t be more proud of the man he has become.
Kathy O’Nan, GVEC | Seguin
Recently assembled from 79 years’ worth of used parts found along the way.
Dan Phillips, Pedernales EC | Georgetown
1971. My twin boys were born well and healthy. There is a special place in heaven for the mothers of twins.
Charlotte Larson, Grayson-Collin EC | Celina
2021, when I sailed to the Bahamas.
Everett Henslee, Pedernales EC | Liberty Hill
1979. I met my wife May 9, 1979. Three months and a day later we married, August 10, 1979.
Arthur Bowman, CoServ | Denton
2015, retirement and living each and every day to the fullest.
Cindy Vasquez, Magic Valley EC | Lyford
When I became a registered nurse.
Becky Schooley, Medina EC | Natalia
When I became a mother for the first time.
Alma Morales, Magic Valley EC | Edinburg
1954, the year I was born. I didn’t have a care in the world. I had a roof over my head. I never had to worry about my next meal. I had no bills to pay, no garbage to take out, bathrooms or kitchens to clean. It was as if I had two full-time servants attending to my every need. It was heavenly.
Jan Pelosi, Pedernales EC | Austin
1954, when I won first place in a Texas cooperatives talent contest at age 19.
Benny Mayo, HILCO EC | Oak Leaf
When everyone I loved was still alive.
Judy Dean, Sam Houston EC | Onalaska
2025 so far!
Marsha Moore, Tri-County EC | Granbury
1997, when I met my soon-to-be husband, who was the best person I have ever known.
Denise Harris, Navasota Valley EC | Hubbard
The day I was born. My life began.
Nora Mazariegos, Farmers EC | Fate
When I retired in 2016.
Phyllis Suttle, MidSouth EC | Iola
The summer of 1969. I was finishing the last of my classes at UT. Good friends, cold beer and a great girlfriend. It was like a scene in The Way We Were.
Ken Steed, Pedernales EC | Georgetown
