Hello to all from this little corner of the world. Saturday was a good day here on the mini farm. I really did not think we would need to mow again, but alas, we will. The grass is thin but plentiful. I am elated that the temperatures will begin dropping around Wednesday-Thursday this week. We have had a long, HOT, DRY summer. I sure hope the winter does not follow the same path with cold and snow/ice. We can expect a higher electric bill this month and then maybe a little reprieve before winter sets in. I did see one hummingbird Saturday.
Remember that the BBQ Festival will be this weekend, Sept. 25-26. I hope the weather stays good. I also hope we actually have a good fall season, not a fly by night one. Fall is my favorite time of year, and it was my mother’s. We will also try to put fall flowers out on Nick’s grave. We usually put some for spring/summer and then fall and Christmas.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. “Dear God, heal every hurting heart, restore every weary soul, and remind us that You are near.”
Happy birthday to Faye Connor, Jerry Hudson and Allison Roe, 9-20; Dana Berry and Nicholas Newman, 9-21; Carey Barham, Chris Cooper and Barry Ward, 9-23; and Benjamin Brewer, Jeff Weir and Donna Dickey, 9-27.
Happy anniversary to Cissy and Tom Nichols, 9-19, and Nicki and Kirk Bray, 9-22.
Life Lessons: Things age teaches quietly: 1. protect your peace 2. Say no without guilt 3. Not every chapter needs closure and 4. Home can be a person.
Prayer requests for Zachary Belew, Doug and Donna Bishop, Walker Bishop, Bobby Bray, David Burkeen, Tyler Coburn, Kim Carroll, Owen Cooper, Charles Dyer, Betty Erwin, Russell Gallimore, Nick Hart, Beth Jordan, Aubrey King, Chastity King, Annabelle Orr, Julia Parchman, John Pinner, Beth Plunk, Pam Priddy, Jimmy Redden, Anita Rhodes, Dwight Rhodes, Doris Rowlett, Nona Seaton, Ronnie Sells, Teresa Slaughter, Mike Summers, Carolyn Thomas, Cheryl Tobey, John Webb, Sue Williams, Natalie Wray and Mike Yelverton. Pray for the families of Jackie Thomas, Carolyn Swift, James Andrew Mitchell and Larry McNeil. Also, remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
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 but still want to keep in touch through the newspaper are hungry for news from home. Until next week, Happy Trails to You.
