The Anchor
Tomball VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 NOV 15, 2017
“Where it is always about good news!”
FINGERPRINTS OF GOD FOUND IN TOMBALL By Brenda A. Graff
Lynn Marks—Owner of Lyndleys “A Pessimist Sees the Difficulty in
Every Opportunity; an Optimist Sees the Opportunity in Every Difficulty.” Do you know who quoted this? Winston Churchill? Bertram Carr? F. W. Cole? John D. Rockefeller? L. P. Jacks? Helen Keller? Anonymous?
Contest: The first email I receive with correct answer wins a FREE lunch at Lyndley’s courtesy of Food For Soul Magazine.
brenda@inspiremefoodforsoul.com
Lyndley’s is no ordinary Food Truck. They serve up a whole lot more then their delectable dishes. They are known for their famous BBQ. I can attest! However, I was intrigued even more by the way they served. You see, on any given day you will find Owner, Lynn Marks a former Oil and Gas inspector scoping the community to help. He not only has a passion for culinary arts, but is compassionate about helping others. On the onslaught of Harvey in August 2017, which turned many a world upside down….Lyndley’s was already preparing to run to the rescue with meals for shelters. Despite his own struggles to ensure the safety of family, his business, and shelter in place, he reached out. He and his son, Justin Marks, age 27, worked non-stop to prepare 100’s of meals. Unfortunately, the organization setting up shelter had already been overloaded with supply, and Lyndley’s was left with all that food. Lynn decided to just give it all away to every person that came to purchase food. As he shared his story of how Harvey affected him, tears well-up...but, not sad tears, tears of joy that life was starting to get back in order as he found the grocery stores being fully stocked once again. You see, Lynn and Justin both know a thing or two about loss, recovery, and compassion. Justin lost his mother in a tragic car accident in 2001 and experienced a series of other life events that would have driven most into a deep pit of depression. Lynn lost his job in the Oil and Gas industry just a few years ago, a home, and suffered with health issues. But
instead of allowing this significant calamity to bury them in sorrow, they have taken tragedy, turning it to taking care of their community. This is not only with meals but currently working toy drives for Woodlands Texas Children’s Hospital along with Noah’s Kitchen (A non-profit organization that has been working hard to help Harvey victims). Lynn Marks plays many roles, including Santa. That’s right. You can order Santa for Christmas. Whether Lynn is suited up for Santa or not, he practices gift giving every day. He serves as Christ serves, sees the good in people as Christ sees, he walks the talk as Christ talked the walk. The Marks have left a permanent mark in this community and abroad, staining the hearts of many. They have proven what persistence, patience, and endurance is all about. The first time I visited Lyndley’s I was taken back by how incredible the food was, but even more so how the meals seemed to be prepared with an extra special ingredient. There was something magical with every bite I took. I love to cook myself, and usually could easily name all the ingredients used to prepare a dish. However, this one stumped me. It was unique, precisely palatable, and filled with a heavenly ingredient. One you cannot find on earth. It was truly made with love. It had God’s fingerprints all over it! I believe this is what makes Lyndley’s menu a masterpiece! They pour their heart and soul into these recipes, and relations forming a kinship to every soul they meet. Whether your hungry for food, or need 1