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During the last semester of her senior year, a young man
named Charlie asked her out. After he graduated, he had
a hard time finding a job due to his draft status. Judy had
never worked anywhere but the farm and was terrified to
get a job because she did not have any work experience.
But she easily found a teaching position in Lubbock and,
at the same time, President Kennedy passed a bill that,
if you were married, you would not be drafted. Charlie
proposed, and they married within two weeks. They were
married for sixty years, raised two children, and faithfully HISTORIC
served in church. Cactus Theater
Years later Judy was ready for a change. She was looking 1812 Buddy Holly Ave • CactusTheater.com
for direction from the Lord, when she noticed the
building where her kids had gone to kindergarten was up UPCOMING SHOWS!
for sale. She bought it and opened her own kindergarten.
It was risky for a woman to start her own business, FEBRUARY
and Judy had to summon courage once again. The new
kindergarten was so successful that Judy’s school always 27...Zak Mirz: Kid at Heart - Interactive Magic
had a waiting list. 28...Tribute to Reba - Starring Robin Gallo
In 1993, Judy was in a serious wreck that crushed part MARCH
of her leg. Due to medical negligence, the injured leg 3...Sit & Stitch Movie Event - Cactus Debut!
was two inches shorter than the other. It resulted in 6...Casey James: Solo Acoustic Tour
much pain in her back for many years after the accident. 7...Sounds of West Texas - A Night of #1 Hits
She courageously lived with her suffering until Charlie
saw a doctor on television who was known for his skill 11...Classic Cinema: “Stand By Me” (1986) R
in lengthening bones. In Judy’s case, her leg needed to 13...An Evening with Larry Gatlin - Solo Show!
be lengthened more than surgery would allow, so the 14...Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys in Concert
surgeon opted to shorten the other leg. She bravely faced 15...Corb Lund: North American Tour 2026
that unusual surgery and recovered well. 21...William Lee Martin - Comedy Show - PG-13
Judy always has a smile on her face and joy in her heart. 25...Classic Cinema: “True Grit” (1969) PG
She felt that Charlie would be disappointed with her 26...Moses Snow as Elvis - King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
if she did not walk around with joy. After he passed 27...Noise Pollution - Top Touring AC/DC Tribute
unexpectedly, her church family has often helped her 28...Vibe LBK: Nostalgia Nite 1950s-’60s-’70s
maintain her joy by showing up to fix things, mow the
yard, and many other acts of kindness. She knows that APRIL
Charlie would be pleased with this church. 1...Gregorian: Pure Chants Tour: Songs of Enigma
3...Cory Morrow - Texas Country Legend
Judy also finds joy by serving others. Her life has not
always been easy, but Judy continues to find courage to 4...Gary P. Nunn - Texas Legend - Full Band
push past all the hard things and to keep following God, 8...Classic Cinema: “Shrek” (2001) PG
while bringing joy to everyone who meets her. 11...Vibe LBK: Celebrating 100 Years of Rt. 66
17...Ian Moore - Texas Guitar Legend Returns
Immediately after interviewing her, I committed and paid
the deposit to attend Oklahoma Christian University, 24...Moe Bandy - Legendary Country Music
where I am stepping into a career path dominated by 25...Legends of Classic Rock - Cactus Debut!
men: cybersecurity. What I am taking with me is the 28...Eric Johnson - Legendary Texas Guitarist
courage to follow God even when times are scary. I will MAY
carry a smile on my face and joy in my heart, because if
Judy could do it throughout her whole life, I can do it, 1 - 2...’80s Band Tributes: Van Halen/Motley Crüe
too. 8...Classic Cinema: “African Queen” (1951) NR
23...Def Leggend - Def Leppard Touring Tribute
30...Texas Flood: #1 Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute
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