Monday, September 27, 2010

Our Prayers And Condolences For The Longbotham Family

Lauren Longbotham-Meisner
SMU Women's Coach

From time to time there are tragedies that affect our "tennis family" and such is the case for the Jim Longbotham family in Groesbeck, Texas. Jim's daughter, Courtney, was killed in an auto accident in Austin yesterday and our tennis family extends their love and condolences. Another of Jim's daughters, Lauren, is the head women's tennis coach at SMU and Jim is the tennis coach at Groesbeck High School.

I first met Courtney at Lauren's wedding--and what a delight she was! She always seem to light up a room with her personality and love. She will truly be loved and missed by many who have been privileged to know her over the years.

To Jim and his family we want to say we love you and are praying for you during your time of sorrow. We can't always find a reason for tragedies but we can always trust in God's love, presence, and healing.

Someone once told me that when a child of God leaves this life, that they move from our "past" into our "future." There will be a day when you see Courtney again...

Courtney Longbotham

Services for Courtney will be on Wednesday, September 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Groesbeck, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home (1215 E. Yeagua, Groesbeck.)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

So sad for the Longbotham family and the entire town of Groesbeck. Everyone is definately praying for them.

Anonymous said...

You know, we get all worked up over broken pencils, lunch being provided, Texas section office, and how many Big 12 matches we get to work.

But there are things that are much more important in life . . . . and we just got reminded of that.

AR Hacked Off said...

Prayers to the family. Jim is an awesome guy and I know he is very proud of his daughters. I can not imagine the heart break that the family is feeling right now at this loss.

RM said...

I went to the visitation last night in Groesbeck and I have never seen such an outpouring of love and support from a community. I know these many friends will help them through the days ahead.