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Welcome to Summer. I’m ready to embrace it.
To be honest, this past spring has been difficult for me and my small staff. In fact, I the
have noticed that seasons of life don’t necessarily coincide with seasonal changes in
the weather. So, with that said—please know that this edition is very much a labor of
love. publisher
Our regular readers might recognize the name, Jane Bromley. I call her my editor,
but she is so much more than that. She writes, edits, sells ads, distributes, and shares
in the planning for each issue. But this past spring, when we were supposed to be
working on this summer edition, she was caring for her husband
in his last days. On March 8, she said goodbye to Robert, her
beloved spouse of 47 years.

Just days before that, on March 2, we lost one of our best
friends and faithful Senior Link writers, Jody Boudreaux Wilson.
She was a friend of mine long before I bought the magazine
and was a prayer warrior for me during so many of my life’s
twists and turns. Her husband Ted, also a gifted writer, has
penned a beautiful essay about grief in this issue.
Bert’s and Jody’s deaths had a staggering impact on our team.

But our heart is always to produce the best edition with every
issue. Often, in conversations with Jane and fellow editor
Marilyn Garrett, as we work to put together another quality
edition, we lament that we are not living up to our own
expectations. Then, almost without fail, by the time the issue
goes to print, we are sure that it is our best one yet.
That holds true for Senior Link Summer 2023, and we are
excited about the content. Marilyn, Jane, and I are graduates
of Texas Tech University and are excited to jump on the
bandwagon and celebrate their Centennial with the rest of
Lubbock. You will find stories of illustrious alumni, legendary
professors, the Goin’ Band, and the historic Dairy Barn. We believe the people featured in this keepsake issue are a
great representation of a pool of many thousands.
Also, you might be interested in some of our practical resource articles, like the one about fun activities to do with
grandchildren during the precious summer months. We have ideas and suggestions of things you can do that have
the potential to build memories that will last a lifetime. You might even consider an “Opportunity to Serve” with the
children in your family as you learn more about Lubbock’s Dream Center.
No matter how beautiful the day is, grief and disappointment can still show up on your doorstep. But it doesn’t have
to define you. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Ps. 30:5). This summer, you will find
me and my kids playing at the pool, creating sidewalk chalk art, and attending VBS and summer camps. We want
to use the fleeting months of this summer to enjoy each other’s company, to reflect on tradition, to consider what’s
important, to find time to be thankful, and to forge some new memories. It takes a thoughtful investment of time and
energy to survive life’s disappointments, but eventually, the joy will return, like that of a child in the summertime.
Erin Agee

The Mission of Senior Link

Our mission is to tell the stories of local seniors, not only to honor them,
but also to inspire and challenge younger generations. We endeavor to link
seniors with the resources they need to ensure quality of life. We believe in
the strength of the chain, in linking with one another, and in linking all of
us to information which can enhance our lives. We recognize the value of
every season of life and the uniqueness of every story.
Senior Link’s mission rests in the power of connection.