A Letter from Nick Ovenden – February 2026 Newsletter

GreatLIFE Community— AWKWARD! A few months ago, I got a call from a friend who said I had been nominated to be part of a local magazine story… or at least that’s what I heard. My first reaction was immediate: “What in the world would they want to write about me for?”...

A Letter from Nick Ovenden – January 2026 Newsletter

GreatLIFE Community- HOPE! As the year winds down, I found myself needing something I didn’t even realize I’d been missing. After a full and busy week of Christmas and work, I was able to sneak away into a field with Chase. With everything that’s been going on this...

A Letter from Nick Ovenden – December 2025 Newsletter

GreatLIFE Community, A BACKPACK!? A few weeks back, my dad and I made our annual trip to College Station to watch a Texas A&M game at Kyle Field. Our undefeated, third-ranked Aggies were hosting an abysmal South Carolina team. After trading a pair of early field...

A Letter from Nick Ovenden – November 2025 Newsletter

GreatLIFE Community, PERSPECTIVE! As my plane touched down 15 minutes late, I was met with a mix of emotions. The woman to my left was white-knuckled and pale, gripping the seat in front of her until we came to a stop. The kids to my right didn’t seem to notice the...

A Letter from Nick Ovenden – September 2025 Newsletter

GreatLIFE Community, UNEXPECTED JOY. One quiet Saturday morning, I found myself sitting in the living room with a warm cup of coffee, sunlight streaming through the window, and the sounds of my family slowly filling the house. No big trip, no special plans—just the...