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they even added bitmojis, which Bob likes to call “my little
men”. Each has a character that looks like them, and they
add actions and signs to emphasize their points. It goes
on throughout the game, back and forth, until the end
when Joe makes a final comment and Bob remarks, “It’s a
slaughter!” even if we only win by two points. It’s so much
fun to watch this scenario play out every game, and it’s
wonderful to be a part of this great family.

Andy is the senior pastor of St. Luke’s UMC. His wife
Janey teaches at Cooper Central.

She added her thoughts:
My husband talks about how special it was to be a part of
driveway was full of cars, and the house was an all-boys family. When Mama Grace died, the decision
full of people. I was so intimidated, but when was made to intentionally connect with each other, not just
LJ hugged me, everything was okay. I adored on regular holidays but also for Brothers’ Weekend. Having
Red and Grace. Their love for each other set a just the men and their wives helps us stay close. Andy says,
wonderful example for their sons. They had lots “We’ve been all over the world, in terms of places that
and lots of friends in Crosby County. Everyone we’ve lived, but our family has always been our home!”
loved them; they loved each other; and I grew to
love them all so much myself. Their personalities It has been really positive to see the brothers connect,
are so different, but there is never conflict. not just emotionally and relationally, but also spiritually,
through Christ. Andy and I know that, if we ever need

When Bob was sick in the hospital for 13 days,
they all called; they all visited; they all even
came in the middle of the night. They totally love
and respect each other and would defend each
other to the death. At every Brothers’ Weekend,
we laugh, cry, eat and reminisce, and we cannot
wait for the next one. The guys don’t talk on the
phone much, but I always say, “They are each
other’s first call.”

Joe and Christy own Hurst Farm Supply with
brother Terry and wife Sheri. They all live in
Idalou.

Christy described one specific tradition:
Joe and his brothers all have a love for Texas
Tech, which I’m sure was passed down from
their dad, who always wore a special red hat to
all the games. Whenever a Tech game is about HURST FARM SUPPLY PROUDLY
to start, the phone starts buzzing - usually it’s SUPPORTS OUR VETERANS
Kerry first: “Tech game has started.” Soon all
the other brothers pop up on a group text, and
the comments continue from each one as we
watch the game. The discussion ranges from
coaching strategies, games they played in high Abernathy | Colorado City | Crosbyton | Lorenzo | Lubbock | Slaton | Snyder
school, scoring, or just frustration. This season

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