Parker County Today February 2018 | Page 22

Love in the time of Elections Continued from page 14 much thicker skin than I have. I have to bite my tongue a lot. Sometimes it’s horrible when someone says those terrible things about him. Once, after one of those times, Larry said, ‘We have to take the high road.’ I said, ‘Go ahead, I’ll meet you there in a little bit.’” One of the best parts of the political life for Gail is when people let her know that they appreciate what her husband does for Parker County. “Larry loves what he does,” she said. “Parts of it are fun. Just knowing that what he does is good for so many people is a joy to me. He loves it. I love that people are so proud of him. I don’t go anywhere that someone doesn’t come up to me and tell me what a good job he does for Parker County.” Dr. Brandi Buckner is married to Jerry Buckner, Parker County Court at Law Judge. She’s found that it helps to keep her friends close. “Keep your Elect R andall G Rissom foR J ustice of the P eace #3 C onservative r epubliCan 20 b ringing F airness , p roFessionalism and e xperienCe to t he p eople ’ s C ourt QUALIFICATIONS: • Over 16 years’ experience working within the JP Court system • 8 years serving with the Honorable Judge Suzie Merkley Sasin • 16 years serving with the Honorable Constable Glen Praytor • 11 years in the capacity of Chief Deputy • Served with Parker County Sheriff Department • Holds a Texas Advanced Peace Officers License • Holds a Texas Advanced Civil Law Certificat e I am asking for your vote in the March 6 Primary Election. Early voting begins February 20 and ends March 2 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Randall Grissom for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Treasurer, Jack Pritchard, 113 Mylea Lane, Weatherford, TX 76087 Evon and Don Markum rhythm, keep your routine,” she said. “You have friends and you rely on your friends to help talk you through it all. When they start slandering him, I remind myself that I know the man and I know his character. They’re either making this stuff up or they’re exaggerating. I’m not saying that there haven’t been emotional moments, because there have been. There’s a famous quote, ‘Not everyone who votes for you is your friend and not everyone who votes against you are your enemies.’ The first time he ran for office, things got so outra- geous. I just talk to my friends and close family members and they help me through it.”  Not all Parker County political spouses ascribe to the philosophy of keep your mouth