Greetings to all my faithful readers!
I sure do hope that your New Year's was a good one. Most of you had the traditional meal of black-eyed peas and cabbage and probably country corn bread.
It has been known that some believe that black-eyed peas and cabbage bring "good luck and prosperity". Well for me, I eat them because we have had the traditional meal on New Year's Day for as long as I can remember and also I like them. I believe that good fortune comes from the Lord and NO other place. By the way, I never make a New Year's resolution because they are mostly impossible to carry out. I take one day at a time, ask the Lord's leadership and go from there. Everyone to their own opinion.
Bryan and I had our traditional meal on New Year's Day. He cooked smothered cabbage and I cooked black-eyed peas, pork chops and corn bread fritters. We also got calls wishing us a "Happy New Year".
Happy birthday to my oldest son, William Allen "Bill", whose birthday is today. In talking with him, he was saying how cold it had been and will be happy when the cold weather is over because he has to be out in it every day at work.
The children and youth presented a Christmas program on Sunday night, December 19th. They did a great job singing Christmas carols and reading the Christmas story. Following the program, everyone enjoyed a variety of holiday treats and fellowship. By the way, thanks to Rachel who had everything decorated festive including a big decorated tree! She always does a beautiful job. A surprise guest visiting us was Santa.
Bryan and I were invited to have Christmas Day lunch with Jay and Laurie Schexnider. Other family members were there. The meal was wonderful including the visit. Laurie had the house inside and out beautifully decorated.
We have reached our LMCO goal for international missions. Thanks to those who made it possible.
Happy January birthday to these special folks: Nicole Riley, Linda Whaley, Jack Whaley, Mike Wells, Julie Wells, Caroline Wells, Dianne Smith, Gabrielle Brumfield, Casey Sharp, Crystal Crouch, Eli Breaud, Rachel Guyn, Jacey Moran, Savannah Alford, Isabella Alford, Ginger Lewis, Mary Ada James, Kathy Dykes, Keashia Rena Banks, Camran Guyn, Jayla Richard, Victoria Rando, Braylon Garcia, Caiden Guy, Malajah Harvey, Ms. Susan Foil and Christella Brown-Lee.
Heartfelt sympathy is sent out to the dear families who have recently loss a beloved one. Our prayers are sent out the families of Hubert Daniel, Jamie Stinson, Allen Morris, Betty Joyce Kennedy, Joel Fussell, Theresa Daugherty Oliver and her son, Holden James Stinson. It is hard to lose some we love, but we know that God can and will take care of us during this time as always.
Thought for the week! For the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalms 100:5.
I look forward to visiting with you next week - same time, same station
