Happy Fall to you all!
Thank the Lord we are having some fall weather. The leaves are turning and that is a sure sign. The coolness in the weather has been a blessing and thank the good Lord for the rain we desperately needed. It had been over a month since we had rain. I count it a blessing to be able to visit and share with each of you every week.
In last week’s writing, I told you I was going on a trip to Branson. Well, let me tell you, me and forty more travelers had a blast in Branson enjoying the great shows and visiting with each other. I came home with some extra love in my heart. I met some brand new friends that warmed their way into my heart. What a blessing to meet new people and learn things about those that live in our area. We enjoyed shows, lots of laughs, heard some interesting stories, good hugs, chit chat and much more. By the way, Branson won't be the same again. Ha! Ha! A big thanks to the Lord for watching over us and bringing us back home safely, full of joy and blessings.
I would like to say a "Special Thanks" to all of the fair volunteers. It takes lots of dedicated people to make preparations before the fair and carry out their duties during the five days of the fair. They help make our fair a big success every year. It's like on big puzzle with many pieces to put in place. Without our volunteers, there would be no fair.
Over the past 25 plus years I have enjoyed volunteering in the homemakers building (after judging, the ribbons are placed and displayed, ready for the viewers on Wednesday), The Flower House, sat in the ole Mt. Hermon School House, served water in the commercial building, served sassafras tea in Mile Branch and sang in Half Moon Bluff Baptist Church. I still volunteer, but not as much in the past few years.
The Women's Building draws lots of interest with beautiful handmade quilts, clothing, canning, baking and other neat items. My sister Jackie and her team of volunteers work hard to make the building look nice with the exhibits entered by individuals.
A gathering was enjoyed in the commercial building on the Washington Parish Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon, October 14, honoring all the fair volunteers. Everyone enjoyed music, food and fellowship. The food was smoked chicken, baked beans, potato salad, rice dressing, rolls, cakes and drinks. Thanks to those who made the the occasion possible.
Happy November Birthday to the following: Diamond Pauncey Lee, Rhonda Johnson, Tara Guy, Erica French, Aesha Magee, Alaina Goings, Adrianna Stafford, Camisha Magee, Liz Guy King, LaBritney Magee, Sara Fowler, Harley Folks, Christine Ellzey, Mary Rogers, Dedra Griffin, DeRanda Griffin, Andy Watson, Leo Tate, Cody Perry, Alvin Brumfield II, Trey Brumfield, Robert Garrett, Seth Goodman, John Gros Sr., John Gros Jr., Kadence Gros, Tyler Gros, Clementine Wells, Erica Creel and Kolt Creel.
I look forward to visiting with you next time. Same time! Same station! Taker care and by all means wear a "Smile" - Prayerfully Nell
