The First of the Goonies Gets Married

My daughter Suzie always referred to her group of friends in Whitehouse, Texas as the “Goonies.” The “Goonies” hung together every evening. Sometimes they’d whip-up smoothies and watch movies. Once they attempted to make their own scary Blare Witch Project-type movie out in a farmer’s field. Pranks were the norm. Birthdays and holidays were celebrated with feasts and fireworks. Cell phones played personalized ringtones. They killed each other in competitive paint ball games. And, they had clung to each other in tearful good-byes as each one left for college. They rejoiced during Christmas and Spring Break and had long faces when it was time to leave for college again.

I have watched the “Goonies” grow-up. They are a fine, respectful bunch of kids who I loved to see at my door or poking around in my refrigerator. On December 30^th, I went to a wedding in Tyler, Texas– the first “Goonie” wedding. The “Goonies” filled two rows in the church. It was a special day. Carrie married Jeremy in a ceremony at the Grace Community Church. What a beautiful occasion! What a lovely couple for a couple of “Goonies!”

My daughter Suzie always referred to her group of friends in Whitehouse, Texas as the “Goonies.” The “Goonies” hung together every evening. Sometimes they’d whip-up smoothies and watch movies. Once they attempted to make their own scary Blare Witch Project-type movie out in a farmer’s field. Pranks were the norm. Birthdays and holidays were celebrated with feasts and fireworks. Cell phones played personalized ringtones. They killed each other in competitive paint ball games. And, they had clung to each other in tearful good-byes as each one left for college. They rejoiced during Christmas and Spring Break and had long faces when it was time to leave for college again.

I have watched the “Goonies” grow-up. They are a fine, respectful bunch of kids who I loved to see at my door or poking around in my refrigerator. On December 30^th, I went to a wedding in Tyler, Texas– the first “Goonie” wedding. The “Goonies” filled two rows in the church. It was a special day. Carrie married Jeremy in a ceremony at the Grace Community Church. What a beautiful occasion! What a lovely couple for a couple of “Goonies!”