January is gone already! Time is moving right along. Next, we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras.
Hopefully the New Year is treating you good so far, with the exception of the freezing cold temperatures and the snow. Hang in there, Spring is just around the corner, about two months away.
New Year's Eve gatherings are always a fun time, bringing in the new year. Bryan and I visited with Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Cathy Watkins. Ms. Cathy always makes homemade hot tamales and fresh rolls, some of our favorite. Several other goodies were also enjoyed. My granddaughter Jennifer, Jason, Emily, Emmitt and Ava were there along with other family members.
Then the next day being New Year's Day families gathered around the table to eat black-eyed peas and cabbage. The saying is one is for good luck and the other for prosperity. We all know our good fortune comes from the Lord and no other place. Some of you make New Year resolutions. I do not make a New Year's resolution because they are hard to carry out. I just try to do my very best from day to day. I enjoy making new friends and enjoy being with my old friends. Most of you know I sure do love having a good time wherever I am.
A special Hee Haw shoe was recently held at Mt Hermon United Pentacostal Church. The cast was members of the church including adults, youth and children. Everyone enjoyed hearing funny, corny jokes and music. Afterwards we all enjoyed a large variety of delicious foods set up in the church gym. Chris came by to get me, Charlie and his son went with us. Thanks to the Hee Haw Characters who put on a great show and provided lots of laughter and fun. We loved it.
Teachers, subs, school personnel and bus drivers gathered in the Mt Hermon School library for a great meal and fellowship and to honor Ms. La Homa Vernon who was retiring. We're sure going to miss her at school.
Happy February birthday to the following special ones. Hope your day is special. My great granddaughter Kadison Miller, my great granddaughter Alaya Praise Graham, my granddaughter Kendra, Amber, and Kimberlie, my sister Jackie Smith, Jennifer Vince, D'wayne Terrell, Casey Terrell, Donna Schilling, Juiet Schilling, my classmate Devon Thomas, Rose Miley, Alexis Trahan, Elizabeth Pasterio Hill, Barbara Brock, Karen Schilling, Dianne (Walter) Smith, Ethelyn Raymond, Carolyn Lebo, Shelly Roberts, Penton, Charles Tynes, Jeff Bankston, J.R. Bankston, McKenzie Fountain, Jolie Jones, Annette James, Melody Kenn, and J.J. Kemp.
Birthday Celebration: Adelyn Claire Sullivan celebrated her 1st birthday on December 18th with a gala celebration held at the home of her parents Laney and Alyssa Sullivan. The theme for the celebration was "Oneder the Sea" (mermaid). The mermaid birthday cake, taco soup, shrimp & corn bisque, meatballs and sausage were enjoyed by all. Adelyn received gifts, birthday wishes and lots of hugs and kisses from family and friends. Her grandparents are Jason and Fame Miller, Greg Sullivan and the late Kim Sullivan. Thirty-five were in attendance for the Saturday party.
I'll visit with you next week, same time-same station. Keep on Smiling- love Nell.
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