Author: robertjr

Since our 1970 class is having our 55th reunion this year, Jerry, Carlos, and I recently visited Our beloved Holy Cross. The message I got was clear, I certainly got more than expected. Jerry had said that we could certainly Join the school in their monthly prayer service, Have the school bless us, And they… Continue reading The Magic of Holy Cross

He is Lupe’s Brother; My Sister-in-Law’s Brother, So, Rich has always been like family to me, His dear Mom used to baby sit our Son, Where much love flowed in their home. In the journey God gave me, many years ago, I recall Rich, as a little kid, Remembering his dear Mom would talk and… Continue reading Father Rich

Wife and I got invited to a great Bunco Club recently, We were sorry to find that our hostest, Hilda, had a spell of bad health lately; But the Lord knew she had all her friends praying for her, her chances slim, But Hank, her husband, helping with Hilda’s every need and whim, we applaud;… Continue reading The Bunco Club

In the long road of life that I have led, Only Almighty God Chooses what’s up ahead for you, For life is fleeting, precious, And you do not wish for it to end. Last couple of weeks, I’ve been having chest pains, But don’t know for sure how serious it is; Still have more tests… Continue reading The Other Side of Life & Back

Always with his sharp wit to keep us laughing, Our Holy Cross Alumni Brother Roger, The noblest of character, In all the years, that I’ve known him, He’s never changed, well bestowing, with his humor, I can always see him with his smile filled to the brim. Roger told me a story, like only he… Continue reading Roger and His Golden-Hearted Wife

Had a great track team back at Holy Cross in 1970, Remembering how our classmate, Johnny, could run like the wind, His nickname of Speedy, of course, says it all, For he could run so fast, Of course, he’d always win the 100 yard dash & 440 relay, I must convey. After years of being… Continue reading Speedy

Blessings that we can all still stay in touch, Although at times, a few of us will admit, Texting between all of us can be a bit too much. Now Rick, you know we’re all worried about you, and want to make it clear, Wishing you blessings, and to all my brothers, For better health… Continue reading Blessings On A New Year

From an old dirt road in Laredo, To San Antonio to the Loma Park community, and many miles now Throughout Texas, Louisiana, & everywhere we have been, Doesn’t seem that long now in the many years I have lived, That God has given me the opportunity to kindly fill it to the brim. From the… Continue reading From An Old Dirt Road In Laredo

Something about getting old, When you realize you can’t see, can’t hear, and can’t pee. Now if you’re old like me, You can surely agree, It’s not for the fainthearted; But I realize, and thank God, it’s better than being dearly departed. Now if you’re Mando or Rick, Who always have been deer hunters, Mando… Continue reading Something About Getting Old

Carlos was a good friend I knew at Holy Cross, My memory is a bit fuzzy from back then, Funny, for it seems I know him better now, than way back when. He’s had a long life with all the good God could bestow. With a loving wife, and beautiful kids, who I’m sure grew… Continue reading Carlos