Carrie Timmons
West Texas has always been my home, and Lubbock has been my work-home for 23 years as a hairstylist. My husband Joe and I have 4 children, Daniel (24), Zane (Forever 16), KaiDyn (13) and Riot (11). Daniel is married to Adrianna and together they have our wild and crazy 5 year old grandson Zeagan. KaiDyn and Riot, whom are siblings, are adopted and have been with us since January of 2018!
Joe and I are actively involved in a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Program called #flyhighzane. In 2020 Joe left the oilfield to become self-employed owning a handyman business, Everybody Needs a Joe and Sons. I am here as a mom, a grandmother, a friend, and just someone who has been there. I'm here to talk.
Favorite Restaurant: Cancun
Favorite Lubbock Landmark: Hell's Gate behind Dunbar Lake (this spot was Zane's favorite) Favorite Tradition: Anything at the National Ranching Heritage Center
Self Love After a Tragedy
Four years ago, my world changed forever. And when I say forever, I mean forever. Not one thing has been the same. On July 26, 2017, even our address changed the very same night.
Family...
Walk to #StopSuicide
We all remember where we were that day, September 11, 2001.
My husband had just dropped Daniel off at Pre-K while Zane and I were at home. Two weeks before, I had a hysterectomy, so...
End The Silence
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. While I think every day is prevention day, September at least brings a special spotlight to it. Your mental health is so important. I will never understand...
Worst Day of My Life
What was the worst day of your life? The day you were fired? Or the day the love of your life left you?
We've all had a bad day or two.
The morning of Wednesday, July...
Five Friday Favorites: June 4th Edition
Friday already? Well, it's actually my Thursday because I work tomorrow! Life of a hairstylist. There is nothing too fancy here on my Friday Favorites, but I sure would love to share them with...
I Don’t Get To Hug Him
It seems as though every month has a designated awareness month. I have two months that I pay special attention to since July 26, 2017. September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness, and May...
Zane Timmons Avenue: Part 2
Have you ever driven down a street, looked at the name of the street sign, and wondered where the name came from? I know I have, especially if it was a person's name. Why...
Part 1: Just Ask . . .
I just listened to a song I haven't heard in 2 and a half years. '45' by Shinedown. All the way through. It was like Zane wrote it. Small panic attack in the gym....
An Open Letter to My Son Who Died
Oh, Zane,
This is a letter I wish I could have written while you were alive. It would be so much more heartwarming to know you read it.
As your mom, I encourage ALL parents to...
Dealing With the Hand Life Gave You
How do you deal with the hand life has given you?
But really, how do you cope?
Some might take the statement "the hand that life gave you" as being the way school is going, or...