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November 19, 2022 The Elk City News -3 Lewis Makes Major Gift a A” Coffeetine Column to SWOSU Football SF from his position of Com- munity Relations Manager at With Andy & Renie Bowman | “How To Bomb A Relationship: Class 101” Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) in 2021 after eigh- teen years of service. Lewis’ wife, Gayle is also retired from OG&E. ‘Oh, go ahead and go for it. De- ten hear is distorted into rejec- And the needy cook, who “Gifts from former players pend on someone else to make tion or condescension. is wearing her heart on her are important to our athletic you feel worthy, important and Husband: “Do you think my sleeve, feels dismissed. She programs,” said SWOSU Ath- likable. Hang on to their every dad liked his gift I gave him?” may angrily accuse him of tak- letic Director Todd Helton. word and gesture as indica- Wife: “He seemed to like it just ing her for granted. Because “Not only do they provide tions of whether, or not, you fine, dear.” feeling criticized or neglected funds for the team, but they deserve to take another breath But through his filter the hus- of air on this planet. Ignore the band hears, “It was okay, I can lead to striking out ver- show the current players what it means to be a Bulldog. We fact that they have their own guess. Not “Oh, yeah!” or “He bally at the one you believe is are so grateful to Pat Lewis issues in life that color their really loved it!” rejecting you - or outright sulk- for his continued support of thoughts and reactions at any Anyone wanna guess what ing. And if the cook is passive SWOSU Football!” given time. Discount that they /aggressive, ‘burned-whatever’ comes next in that difficult The SWOSU Foundation, may simply be having a bad day conversation? may be served for the next Inc., which was established and can’t give you what youare Or the same self-image issue meal. Whichever occurs, you wanting. Disregard the words can create neediness. Ever i in 1977 to promote philan- thropy and distribute funds heard the endlessly tiring, munication and arguments. of the Bible that plainly tell can bet there will be miscom- Stephen Patrick “Pat” Lewis ning seasons and much suc- you, ‘God made you. He loves “Do you think I did good? Do to support the activities and of Oklahoma City has made a cess for the SWOSU football programs of SWOSU. For more you. He likes what He made, ya love it? I was good at that, Good advice? Take a different generous gift commitment to team in the National Associa information or to make a gift and He wants to help you be- don’cha think? Huh? Huh?” dass. Named LOVE YOUR- Southwestern Oklahoma State tion of Intercollegiate Athlet- to SWOSU Football contact come an even better you.’ People tend to get just a tad SELF 101. Learn to accept University (SWOSU) football. ics (NAIA) conference. SWOSU Athletic Advance- Finito. Finished. Class over. frustrated with always having you with all your weaknesses Lewis wore number 83 for Lewis later earned a Bach- You can bomb any relationship ment Coordinator Allie Hoang to feed a bottomless hungry and failures, but refuse to stay the Bulldogs from 1978-1981 at Allison.hoangeswosu.edu, successfully. elor of Science in Human Re- hole, even though they truly where you are. Do what you on the football field. Lewis's 580-774-3267 or visit www. If you have a poor self-image, do love that needy person. sources from Southern Naza- need to do to become abeliever time at SWOSU saw many win- rene University. He retired GivetoSWOSUFootball.com. then secretly, you probably Wife: “Did you enjoy the dinner in you. Find a good counselor don’t like you too much. If all I made for us tonight, honey?” to help you with your issues. you see is an ugly slimy toad Husband: “Of course I did. 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