Hello to all from this little corner of the world. The skies were gray, and it is an overcast sky on Thursday. We had a very good rain a couple of days ago. Rain is forecasted off and on throughout this week. I am sure the farmers are happy about this. We have been in a drought for some time, and it was very nice to see crops growing and green as we were out and about this week. It is very enjoyable to watch our birds and see the flowers we planted. Nature is a wonderful relaxer. James continues to recuperate from surgery. He can not lift over 15 pounds until next month and then, he can not lift over 30 pounds for a month.
We attended the Chester County High School graduation last Monday night, May 18, at Freed-Hardeman. Tickets were given out by each graduate, and it seemed everything ran smoothly. There was, of course, great attendance. I enjoyed the speeches by Cooper Anderson and Rushil Patel. We had our grandson, Braxton Ellis, graduate. He plans to attend Memphis State and then Mississippi State to be a Veterinarian. I wish each and every graduate a wonderful life. Believe in yourself! Love yourself! Life is hard outside the confines of home, but look around and see all those that have traveled the road ahead of you and made it. Help others and be kind. As we grow, we learn. Enjoy the journey.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones.
Memorial Day was Monday, May 25. It is a federal holiday dedicated to mourning and honoring the American personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. We should be very thankful for all those brave enough to serve our country.
Happy belated birthday to Misti Ellis and Logan Butler, 5-17; Carlis McGhee and Tina Williams, 5-18; Darion Barber, 5-19; and Zachary Priddy and Sue Newsom, 5-22.
Happy belated anniversary to Marla and Damon Newman, 5-18.
Happy birthday to Caden Faulkner, 5-24; Ruth Whitley and Jimmy Azbill, 5-26; Ayden Sanford, 5-27; Brandon Berry, 5-28; Marla Davidson, 5-30; and Chuck Berry, 5-31.
Prayer requests for Bobby Bray, Rachel Ellington, James Ellis, Carolyn Goff, Darren Hatch, Danny and Gail Hodges, Pat and Don Jones, Sarah McLemore, Cissy Nichols, Julia Parchman, Delores Perkins, Pam Priddy, Jimmy Redden, Dwain and Nona Seaton, Milt and Cheryl Tobey, John and Charlotte Webb and Natalie Wray. Also, remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Memorial Day: THE FINAL SALUTE* They stood the watch and when the watch was over, they left a wake for generations to follow.
I pray you all have a wonderful week and may it be filled with love, joy, peace and blessings. Remember: if you have news, please email me at mimmiepots@gmail.com. I would truly appreciate any news. People from here and those who have moved from our area but still want to keep in touch through the newspaper are hungry for news from home.
Until next week, Happy Trails to You.
