The Boy From Splendora Texas

It was not a good day for Mrs. Hutton to talk and talk and talk to Mr. McShan. The results of that decision could be seen for the rest of the school year.

Virgil and I ride through Maywood Acres collecting bottles to turn in so that we can get a soda and some candy. Afterwards, we run into Raleigh Samuel, the local bully.

Virgil and I start a bicycle ride around Maywood Acres. We stop by the Philley's house to deliver some canning jars and I run into Betty.

The Gibbs Family goes over to The Sharp's for food, fellowship and Mrs. Sharp's fantastic peanut brittle.

Gena and I go to Hayden's Store to pick up feed for her horse Jo Jo and get some chicken feed. We each get a Dr Pepper and I try putting peanuts in mine for the first time. On the way home we stop at the Simon's Fireworks Stand.

Virgil and I go for a bike ride to the San Jacinto River. After we got back, I forgot to collect the eggs and lock up the chickens which results in a near disaster.

Join me as Momma and Daddy leave for the San Jacinto Inn. The Gibbs kids watch and episode of Emergency 51. Charlotte bakes Peanut Butter Cookies and soon a scuffle occurs.

Momma and Daddy are going out to eat tonight at the San Jacinto Inn in Baytown with some of Daddy's clients from School Steel. Virgil and I weed the tomatoes, stack the firewood and I take eggs down to the Mayes house.

I give my life to The Lord during the second night of the Revival. Afterwards, the entire church comes to Momma and Daddy's house...our home...for fellowship accompanied by sardines, saltines, onions and sharp cheddar cheese.

Join me as I ask Daddy about Salvation. We then head to Day 2 of the Revival at Harmony Baptist Church.

Momma's cooking dinner as the Gibbs family gets ready for the first night of the Revival services at Harmony Baptist Church in New Caney, Texas led by Brother Henry Clark.

After publishing Episodes 1 - 3, Virgil calls me to give me one additional detail.

Virgil and I learn about "the facts of life".

Mrs. Fritsche's class heads to the lunch room where I get to order lunch which was a rare treat. All is well until I am served a mysterious orb which prevented me from getting an ice cream.

Join me as the 3rd Grade class has their weekly spelling test and we anticipate the upcoming weekend.

Join me as Mrs. Hammock's 2nd Grade Class makes it's way to the playground for an unforgettable game of Red Rover.

Join me as the Gibbs kids get ready for school on a fine Spring Day in 1974. I join my classmates in Mrs. Hammock's 2nd Grade class for the morning activities and lunch.

This is the last episode as we celebrate Momma's life at her funeral service.

Join me as I celebrate Tabitha Hutchison's Birthday and Mike Futrell's Birthday and I put the final touches on the PowerPoint for Momma's funeral. Maria arrives on July 24th and we head to Pritchett.

Please join me as we re-live July 18, 2020 - July 22, 2020.

Join me for the first 5 days after Momma died. I take Aurora back to Houston, visit with the Womack's and then stop at Gayle and Bobby's house to look at pictures.

July 04, 2020 through July 12, 2020, the day Momma died.

July 03, 2020. I work on clearing a fence line at Charlotte's house. This was the last day I saw Momma alive.

June 30, 2020 - July 02, 2020. I find out that I would keep my job at American Airlines. Laura and I celebrate our 32nd Wedding Anniversary. I return to Pritchett on July 02.

June 28, 2020 - June 29, 2020. Virgil takes Rocky, Momma's little black dog, home with him. Gayle and I mow Momma's lawn.