Hello everyone! Hopefully, you have been staying warm on these cold days. We've already had freezing temperature and is predicted to be in the twenties and possibly in the teens by the weekend. We may even see some snow. It has been cold enough to have a fire in the fireplace. Bryan built me a nice fire and it sure did feel good. I pulled my recliner close to the fireplace where I enjoyed TV, eating some ice cream and the fire felt wonderful.
Once again Frances and I say the new year, 2020, in our tradition, blowing the car horns at the strike of midnight. I was invited to go to Dusty's for hot dogs and fireworks. We roasted marshmallows to make smores. She caried Linda Jean and I to see a fireworks show at a friend's house. It was a beautiful sight to see.
Happy birthday to my cousin Herman Ingram who celebrated his birthday on January 15th and Mrs. Tracey Schexnider whose birthday is January 21st. Hopefully, you both had a great day.
Mrs. Doris Schilling celebrated her birthday December 28th. Rick Schilling and I treated her to a Bar-B-Q lunch at Skinny's Restaurant. The special occasion was enjoyed and having lots of laughs.
A family gathering was held at the home of Evelyn Burch on Christmas Day. They enjoyed a meal of ham, chicken pie, corn bread dressing, potato salad plus other sides and desserts. Attending were Barbara, Brenda, Sara, Chris, Charlie, Jose' and Shelby Jr. When I arrived, they were playing Sneaky Santa and having lots of laughs. I left with a plate of food and a bag of nice gifts.
I was invited to the Christmas Cantata on Sunday night at Mt. Heron Baptist Church. The choir members came in holding a lighted candle and took their place. The presentation was enjoyed by all. The choir is under the direction of Ms. Ruth. Following the program all enjoyed a variety of goodies in the church fellowship hall. It was good to see folks I don't see often. Steve and Nell Webb were visiting.
My aunt Jeanine Knight recently celebrated her 86th birthday with her daughters Kay and Laurie and nieces Nell, Lorell, Jackie, Barbara, and Sue. Lunch and birthday cake was enjoyed at the Grand Buffed on Saturday, December 18th.
Happy birthday to these celebrating in January - Mariah Nilson, Matthew Mier, Shira Story, Sonya Beahm, Jerry Spillman, Jeffery Gober, Heather Gober, Betty Rothermel, Dianne Smith, Pat Pate Matthews, Mary Hazen, ruth Nell Kinnison, Raslin Tate, Renet Tate, Ms. Loucelen James, Roland Burch, Calvin Brumfield, Alvin Brumfield Sr., Jasmin Travis, Elizabeth Campbell, Malarie Taylor, Sherry Patten, Kathy Girbitz, Jessie Price and Crystal Stevens.
Joshua Burch spent a few days with his family over the Christmas holidays. They went to see the lights in Tylertown and out to eat. He was all excited about his gifts and the money he got for Christmas.
Get well wishes to Jeff Knight. Our prayers are with you. Take care of yourself.
Sympathy is sent out to the family of Alvin Paul Tate who passed away Sunday, January 9th at St. Tammany Hospital. Funeral was at Shady Grove Church the following Saturday. Surely you miss him, hold onto the special memories.
Thought for the week! When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hold on. - Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Until next week - take care and stay warm. "Baby it's could outside" - today and the next few days.
