Dear Family and Friends, They say… “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles. When it gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show that you have a thousand reasons…
Author: Steven Campbell
God’s UnfairnessFebruary 2021
Dear Family and Friends: “That’s not fair!” Unfairness is a concept I think we all share right now. Life is not fair…especially life during COVID. A season where fairness doesn’t seem to care who it leaves behind. Canceled plans, missed…
JoyJANUARY 2021
Dear Family and Friends: I don’t know if you’re like me, but I worry. Especially about my children. I think that’s a common denominator for all of us, but especially those of us who call themselves a “mom” or “dad”.…
Wonderful News: Goal Has Been Reached For $5M Capital CampaignBreckenridge Village Secures $5M for New Multipurpose Building
The BCFS System on Saturday announced a gift of $1.4 million dedicated to Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT). The donation brings BVT’s $5 million capital campaign to construct a new building, the Douglas R. Mehling II Center, to an exciting…
A Christmas Gift from the HeartDECEMBER 2020
Dear Family and Friends, My dad was a wise man. He was a prudent businessman, a talented writer, had a good eye for photography, was always encouraging and supportive to those around him, and had excellent taste in sports teams…
Everyone Has A StoryNOVEMBER 2020
Dear Family and Friends, My wife loves antiques. From our dining room table to our little girl’s bed, we have antiques everywhere. We love the idea that each item has a story. How amazing would it be if each item…
Unexpected Tragedy, Victorious Hope
Tammy’s Story: Tammy came into the world in 1975. Healthy and happy with a full head of hair and a lively personality, Tammy was born and raised in the small town of Brownsboro, Texas. She was blessed with a family…
Hiking LessonsOCTOBER 2020
Dear Friends and Family, My family recently took a camping trip to Beavers Bend, Oklahoma. Note: when I say “camping trip”, I mean inside a cabin with air conditioning and plumbing. This was the first time just the four of…
“On Your Left!”SEPTEMBER 2020
BVT Family and Friends, On my most recent bike ride, I was pedaling down a sidewalk next to a busy street. Usually, I ride on the street or along larger sidewalks, but on this particular stretch of sidewalk, it was…
The Next Right ThingAUGUST 2020
BVT Family and Friends, Many privileges come along with fatherhood. Raising children in itself is a privilege. Getting to teach them new things, getting to watch them grow, getting to play, fish and wrestle with them…all privileges. Getting to watch…