Jim "Big Law" "Moses" Moore & Dennis "Oracle" "Abogado" Craggs 1993

October 24, 2006

My friend, my attorney, my buddy, the one who always brought smiles to my face no matter the circumstances . . . I will miss you dearly. "Big Law" Jimmy "Moses" Moore.

I have lost another friend, though this one I have known half my life (20 years). I know he is now upstairs giving all of us our knick names still . . . he named me Little M. He is probably playing a great game of cards (or golf) and watching over the horse races having a toddy with his friends that were waiting up there for him. I will embrace all that are here missing you today and all the days ahead!

Thank you for all your wise advice and sincere friendship. I wish I could have at least seen you one more time. It seems we never have a time to see the ones we love that are not always beside us.

I know Dennis Craggs "Abogado" or rather "Oracle" as you nick named him will miss you dearly and pray he finds solice soon.

JAMES A. "BIG LAW" MOORE died of cancer on October 21, 2006. He was born August 8, 1937 and graduated from Reagan High School in 1955. He graduated with honors as an Officer in the Corps in three years from Texas A&M University then went on to graduate from South Texas School of Law and began his career as a legendary trial attorney. As much as he loved his Aggies; his first love was his children and grandchildren to whom he was lovingly known as "Big Paw". He is survived by his son, Michael "Stretch" and wife Chandra "CMoore"; their sons, Layne and Chace; daughter Kathy "Sister" and husband Kevin and their children Austin, Montana and Mackenzie; son Jack "Seven" and wife Darla, their children, Taylor, Dillon and Madison; the kids' mother Rita "Monk" Susta and his brother, Bill "Uncle Iggy" and wife June; Law Partner, Dennis W. Craggs.

See you someday upstairs, my friend.

Another Bad Day

Where do I start this one? Friday, I found out another good friend of mine (We dated for two years) Mike McKittrick, passed away. He was only 46, the same age as Lawrence was when he died of a heart attack last year. I have known him for 10 years. I just can't believe it. People are supposed to be living longer nowadays. I am really freaked out about it. I had been thinking about him recently. Wednesday, the day he passed away, I actually used an old term he always used to say to me when I told him I going somewhere or doing something; he'd say "okay, I'll let you". It was so weird, cuz when I said it, I kinda wondered why I had said that in response to someone out of the blue like that.
What next????? I can't write much more right now. Still too upset.

Later.

Our First Home!

Well, July 27, 2005 we closed our first home together. We both have bought homes before, but this is a first for us. It is brand new. No one but us has ever lived in it before. It is so nice to have everything new and not worry about appliances and such breaking down. There are only about 84 homes total in our "Enclave". It is a gated community (to help control who we will allow in) Our home overlooks the little manmade lake and fountain. We are planning on installing a pool and spa, too. I have already ordered some Thuja Giant Green trees to create a privacy hedge in the back yard (it has wrough iron fencing). I will leave it open toward the lake view, though. It is so much fun getting everything set up and just the way we like it.

Well, that is all for now . . . more later.

After the Wedding

Wow! I am actually a married woman now. The wedding was spectabulous! It could not have been any better. Jim's parent's drove up and Gail (Mom) was my maid of honor and Fred (Dad) was Jim's best man. I spent all day on my wedding day doing my own hair and makeup. I was nervous as all get out, but everything turned out great! Vegas was a blast! I can't wait to go back. I won about $1,000 on the slots. We saw two shows, the "Blue Man Group" and "Carrot Top". They were both great. I took lots of photos and our wedding pictures turned out fantastic. We were married at the top of the Stratophere at the Chappel in the Clouds. We had a fantastic dinner there afterwards overlooking Las Vegas. Now we are planning on having a baby. I found out that both my tubes are blocked, but they can be cleared. Hopefully I will be able to get pregnant after they are.

Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago, my ex and best friend, Lawrence Newcomb, passed away of a heart attack. His best friend. Tim Lucas, passed away only two week before he did. So ironic. They say Tim's was from a tumor on a heart valve. It is such a shame. Lawrence was living his dream running a small ranch in west Texas and looking forward to so much. He was only 46. Very scary. I know I will always miss him, but Jim has been a true angel through all my grief. Thank God Jim is so healthy. I would crater if anything happended to him.

Well, that's all for now.

The married Lady . . .

Wedding Jitters

Well, it is finally time! We are going to Las Vegas next week for the entire week and getting married on January 18th! I can't believe it is finally here. Jim had a new setting made for my engagement ring using his Grandmother's stone. It is gorgeous and HUGE! My dress is beautiful, I really like it. Everything we have ordered and planned for is in, paid for and ready to GO! Our wedding will be just the two of us at Chappel in the Clouds at the Stratosphere. It will be live broadcast so people can watch it while it happens. I am so happy and so lucky! When Jim brought home the ring last night, he also gave me a dozen roses, multi colors. He is a prince charming!

That's all for now.

First and Foremost

Well, in the beginning . . .
This is my first entry. Theoretically, we are to be married January 15, 2005. Two weddings so far have had to be canceled, his work kept sending him uut of town, so time will tell, I guess. He took me to lunch today and I showed him how to reassemble a puzzle ring he bought in Baghdad. He also brought a ring his grandmother left to him that he hinted about turning into a wedding set for me. It is very beautiful as it is now. Looks more like a party ring, though, so it would have to be set differently. We had a wonderful Christmas, and I am looking forward to the new year with him. Well, I know I should write a lot more, while I have the time, but I am done, for now.