Everyone seems to be staying in under the air conditioner and not visiting. I don’t think our energy-saver air conditioner is saving us much money this month. If it cuts off, that’s only because David cut it off to clean the filter.
Saturday, James Lee Sturdivant had a birthday party. He had so much fun. He loves playing games, so he wanted a gamer birthday party. They had pin the button on the controller, a toss the bag into the controller, and a controller pinata. Lots of food and cake for family. Melissa said thanks to Margaret Hopper Casiday, Morgan Casiday and Mason Casiday for all their help. James Lee is one of my favorite little people and the smartest 7-year-old that I know.
David and I visited Diane Dukes Friday afternoon and we got to see Haven Rose and Joanna Pullen, Haven Rose’s little cousin. Diane was babysitting them Friday. Needless to say, she had her hands full! Precious little girls.
Sadie Harper’s aunt, Linda Jacobs of Finger, Tennessee, was involved in an auto accident Friday afternoon and died in the ambulance on the way to the Jackson, Tennessee, hospital. Love and prayers to the family.
Martha Box said she will be through with her eye doctor after the 22nd. She says she can see the world in a brand new light now. Martha made it to church on time Sunday. Once she realized how late she was, she put the pedal to the metal and landed at Willow Springs Assembly of God. Martha, you better slow that Mustang down! She said there was great on-time music and a spirit-filled message from Bro. Darby. The message regarded the scripture, “Jesus wept.” She said, “Wow!” at “His love for us!”
Martha wishes a happy anniversary to her cuz, Charlie Darby, and his lovely forever wife.
Sister Joyce and Martha must get on a different diet. They enjoyed a fantastic fish buffet at Oakland Friday and then at Catfish Hut Sunday. Those two sisters love that fish!
Ginger Harrison said it was a nice weekend but also really fast. Josh got to come home this weekend from college and that does a mama’s heart good. They attended a birthday party for Lilly Whitaker at mama’s (Martha Box) on Saturday evening. They enjoyed good food and visiting. On Sunday, they had lunch with Diane Hill.
Saturday night, I picked out an outfit to wear to a wedding Sunday. On Sunday morning, I got up early and cooked a big pot of spaghetti. I wanted to have plenty of time to relax and get ready for the wedding. I called my daughter and told her that I wouldn’t be at home until later that afternoon in case she wanted to drive up. I got my invitation out and was reading it again and saw where the wedding wasn’t until next Saturday. I couldn’t believe I had read it wrong. I ate a plate of spaghetti and put the ole trusted heating pad back on my back.
I talked to my phone friend Peggy Bailey Monday morning and she sounded so good. I think she is getting stronger by the day. She said her daughter, Jennifer Ross, went to town and bought her groceries for them for the week and her other daughter, Pam Howell, came up and visited Sunday afternoon. Those girls see that Peggy and Eugene are well taken care of.
I also talked to Ruth Jane Hailey and she said they are staying in pretty close to home. She said her brother, Bubba Tillman, is having problems with his back and is anticipating having a nerve block. That’s what I need, but I don’t know about that one!
Belated happy birthday to Rowland Hartley and Ashlee Brown on the 20th and to James Lee Sturdivant on the 21st. Happy birthday to precious great-granddaughter, Haven Rose Dukes, on the 26th, and she shares it with a sweet lady, Nancy Chambers. Happy birthday to Nick Traywick on the 27th; to Louise Gaither and my friend, Calvin Green, who celebrate the 28th; to Ann Kirk and Johnny Jackson on the 29th; and to Chad Eskridge, who celebrates the 30th. May you all have a great day!
Recipe for the week: “Honey Bubble Ring”
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
3 (12 ounce) cans refrigerated, buttermilk biscuits.
Reheat oven to 375. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each biscuit into four pieces. Dip each piece halfway into the mixture. Layer in a 10-inch tube pan (make sure it’s a tube pan!). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Invert pan onto a serving platter. So good while warm!
Thought for the day: Conscience is God’s built-in warning system. Be very happy when it hurts you. Be very worried when it doesn’t.
