Hello to all from this little corner of the world. The skies were light blue with white clouds on Sunday. The temperature was 94 degrees with a heat index of 112 degrees as I write this at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The next few days are expected to be this hot or hotter. Cooler weather usually does not come until late September or October. Well, we are at least preparing to enter August. I do not see how crops will survive, but God has sent rain. Prayers to all the farmers out there and those who work in the weather. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water or electrolyte drinks. Seek shade. Protect those pets. Give them plenty of water and shade and take them inside if possible. We will all get through this together.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. Prayers are with you all.
Chester County schools will be starting next week. Aug. 3 will be a half day for some, and all students will be returning Aug. 4. We will be in the last week of July, and many will be getting school supplies, clothes and such to start the year out. I hope and pray each student treats others as they want to be treated. There is always someone that is ugly to others, and guess what? They are usually unhappy in their own life. Do not let bullies get to you. Tell them you are a child of God and leave it there. I will pray for the students and faculty, and I challenge each person reading this to do so. It is hard to adapt sometimes to critical people. We do not know what others’ home life is like either. Young people’s feelings are so tender, and growing up is not easy. I had some bad experiences in school, and I am 72 and still remember them. They were very hurtful. Protect those young minds and hearts. Thanks in advance.
Happy birthday to Tiffany Knipper, 7-25; Boyd Cupples, 7-26; Jordan Ross, 7-27; Cody Butler and Nancy Parker, 7-30; and Cissy Nichols and Dylan King, 7-31.
Happy anniversary to Tiffany and Jonathan Knipper, 7-29, and Linsey and Justin Bishop, 7-31.
Prayer requests for Donna Bishop, Walker Bishop, Bobby Bray, Chastity King, Darren Hatch, Danny and Gail Hodges, Doug Johnson, Alvin and Eva Jones, Kenneth Maness, Elaine Matthews, Harold Nobles, Julia Parchman, Beth Plunk, Pam Priddy, Jimmy Redden, Teresa Tedford, Cheryl Tobey, John Webb and Charles and Natalie Wray. Also, remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
“HELLO GOD”: Hello God, I called tonight to talk for a little while/I need a friend who’ll listen to my anxiety and trial/You see, I can’t quite make it through a day just on my own/I need your love to guide me, So I’ll never feel alone/I want to ask you to please keep my family safe and sound/Come and fill their lives with confidence for whatever fate they’re bound/Give me faith, dear God, to face each hour throughout the day/and not to worry over things I can’t change in any way/I thank you, God, for being home and listening to my call/for giving me good advice when I stumble and fall/Your number, God, is the only one that answers every time/I never get a busy signal, Never had to pay a dime/So thank you, God, for listening to my troubles and my sorrow/Good night, God, I love You, too, and I’ll call again tomorrow!
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 still want to keep in touch through the newspaper and are hungry for news from home. Until next week, Happy Trails to You.
