Hello to all from this little corner of the world. It was 91 degrees Sunday with a heat index of 100 degrees. These days are winding down, and soon, cooler temperatures will be here along with beautiful colors on the trees. There will be little to no yard mowing, and people will begin decorating for fall. I love all seasons, but fall is my favorite and was my mother’s, too. The sky was a lovely medium blue with white clouds on Sunday. James was busy with yard work Saturday. He cut lower branches off our tulip tree, so Remi would go under and hide. He has a leash now and is as cute as a button. Last night, he was playing with an empty cola bottle and then began playing with his bed. He turned it over and was walking around with it over him. So funny! It will be wonderful when he is completely house trained. His nipping at us is improving. Looking forward to September.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. “We begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.” – unknown
Friendship Baptist Church will be celebrating its 180th anniversary service on Sept. 6. The congregation is encouraged to wear 1800s type clothing/attire. There will be no night services that day. Monday, Sept. 7 through Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. nightly, we will have our revival with Bro. Baron Wildmon, pastor of Ravenden Baptist Church of Arkansas, preaching. We invite everyone to come enjoy this celebration time with us and worship the Lord.
Happy birthday to Jessica Allen, Diane Jordan and Melvin Butler, 8-30; Doug Priddy, 8-31; Grant Lovell, 9-1; Judy Harris, 9-3; and Chase Priddy, 9-6.
Happy anniversary to MaryAnn and Jimmy Priddy, 8-31; Eva and Alvin Jones, 9-1; and Nona and Dwain Seaton, 9-2.
Prayer requests for Doug and Donna Bishop, Walker Bishop, Bobby Bray, Owen Cooper, Charles Dyer, Russell Gallimore, Carolyn Goff, Nick Hart, Aubrey King, Chastity King, Annabelle Orr, Julia Parchman, John Pinner, Beth Plunk, Pam Priddy, Jimmy Redden, Anita Rhodes, Dwight Rhodes, Doris Rowlett, Brenda Seaton, Nona Seaton, Teresa Slaughter, Jackie and Carolyn Thomas, Cheryl Tobey, John Webb, Charles and Natalie Wray and Mike Yelverton. Also, remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Consistent prayer keeps our hearts close to God. It strengthens us in uncertain moments, gives us peace when fear tries to take over and reminds us that God is greater than every challenge we face.
I pray all of you will 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’d truly appreciate any news. People from here and those that 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.
