Hello to all from this little corner of the world. Saturday was a beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies. When we built our house, James chose the building site, choosing what would go best with our house plan. It is facing south, so we do not see sunrise or sunsets. Boo! It has its good and bad points, but I would love to see the sunsets. I would have to go down our drive to see them, and I have at times. I do like living in the country. It is quiet, and we see some wildlife at times.
Veterans Day was Wednesday, Nov. 11. There are several places in Jackson that offered Veterans free meals or discounts. We usually get out some on that day, and James likes to go to Academy Sports. They will be giving 10% off that day. We usually eat somewhere, but we do not shop. I might go to Hobby Lobby. Thanks to all the Veterans for their service. James was in Vietnam and in the Marines. He is very proud of his service to our country and his Corp. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. They became his family from 1964-68. Thankfully, he made it home. 58,220 soldiers did not make it home, and those that did were mistreated badly by our country for serving in that war. The draft was in effect. 61% of those killed were under 21 years of age. 303,644 were wounded in action. Our country is and has tried to recognize those who served in the war, and those that served are able to obtain VA services. Agent Orange was the “devil” in this war. It has affected many soldiers’ health and has even affected children born from those who were affected by Agent Orange, which was a powerful tactical herbicide and defoliant to strip leaves from dense tropical foliage and food crops. I hope they and those from other wars will continue to be appreciated for their service. They sacrificed a lot for our country.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. Prayers are with you all.
Happy birthday to Doug Bishop, 11-7, Kandice Jade Westbrook, 11-12.
Happy anniversary to Jenifer and Stephen Lowrance, 11-8; De and Chuck Scott, 11-10; and Paige and Darion Barber, 11-11.
Prayer requests for Joe Bingham, Bobby and Linda Bray, Jeanette and J.T. Butler, Gene Casey, Tyler Coburn, Bill Connor, Chris Davis, Teresa Crouse, Charles Dyer, James Ellis, Robby Fayard, Benny Harris, Joe Harmon, Nick Hart, Paula and Ann Hinson, Danny and Gail Hodges, Alvin and Eva Jones, Bertha “Gator” Jones, Aubrey King, Chastity King, Frankie McCord, Deyton McMinn, Bonice Martin, Julia Parchman, Beth Plunk, Teresa Plunk, Michael Prince, Pam Priddy, Jimmy Redden, Anita Rhodes, Wayne Rhodes, Doris Rowlett, Jackson Sanford, Nona Seaton, Teresa Slaughter, Mike Summers, Carolyn Thomas, Cheryl Tobey, Brandi Walls, John Webb, Sue Williams, Luella Willis and Mike Yelverton. Also. remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement.
“God is saying to you today, ‘You are a walking miracle and a living testimony. Others may say I do not exist, but you have experienced My grace, My mercy, and My presence for yourself. I have met you in moments when nobody knew what you were going through. I gave you strength when life became heavy, peace when your mind was overwhelmed, and provision when you did not know where help would come from. There were situations designed to break you, yet you are still standing. There were doors that looked permanently closed, yet I made another way. Your journey has not been perfect, but My hand has been on your life through every season. Nobody has to convince you of My goodness because you have lived through the evidence. Your survival is evidence. Your healing is evidence. Your growth is evidence. Your life is a testimony that the struggle did not have the final word. You are still here because there is more purpose to fulfill, more life to live, and more of My goodness ahead of you.’”
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 would 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.
