Jessie Williams had about 20 folks at her home for Christmas. Lots of food, fun, fellowship and love was going on that day.
Lynn Marceleno’s children came home for Christmas. Son Joseph and his new wife came in Thursday before Christmas and left Christmas Day going back to Virginia. Carley and Josh came in that Saturday night and left the day after Christmas going back to home is Floresville, Texas. Their dad got to eat dinner with Carl and Mildred Kendall Sunday and on Christmas Day.
Our visitors Monday were Liz McKinney of Gore Springs and Larry Franklin of Hardy. Liz had been to Charleston visiting her cousin, Wanda McKinney, and Larry had been to Southaven visiting his son.
Nothing much going on this weekend, says Debbie McCool. Last weekend, they and Tommy’s sister, Alice Kellum, went to Leland and spent the night. They visited with Tommy and Alice’s sister there and had a good time.
Please continue to pray for Davin Rowland. They are moving him to Atlanta!
Martha Box says there is a whole lot of gratefulness that the fattening holidays are over and she is back into the sensible “Gotta do this right” attitude. She had a good week and was fed well with chicken livers at Country Store last Wednesday. Martha managed a great exercise walk in Walley World two times last week and walked out without spending a penny! She saw several friends who said how much they enjoy reading the column.
Martha said Ginger fed her a great lunch/supper with her Phil and the boys, noting it was “great food, great visit and fun game of Scrabble played by Ginger, Jake and me.” All that and such a blessed spirit-filled message at Tillatoba Baptist Church. She said it was a “great word, great visit with old friends and neighbors” and added, “I am so blessed!” Yes, you are, Martha, and loved!
On Christmas Day, David went to Cleveland and visited son Derek Deck and family. I think Derek must have cleaned out his freezer because David was loaded down with barbecue and stew. I was sick and couldn’t go. Logan Deck and son, Mills, met them there. Logan’s wife was sick also with the same stuff that I had and couldn’t go. Logan sent a Cajun dish that was really good.
Ginger Harrison has been busy packing Josh’s clothes back up to go to school. She said they will sure miss him. Jake leaves next week. Just me speaking, but I think Ginger is having that empty nest syndrome.
Daisy Isbell said she is staying home trying to stay warm and away from sick people. I’m doing the same, Daisy, but it looks like I can’t hide from sickness.
Lynn Hoop was home sick this week and running low on propane, trying to stretch it to Wednesday. Lynn, I hope you feel better soon. That old crud is rough! We have gas and electric heaters going. Since David’s heart attack, he stays cold. I guess it’s the blood thinner he has to take.
We had a surprise visit from Susan Bell Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. We love when Susan visits. She had spent the weekend with her sister, Sheila and Bob Bailey of Grenada.
Happy Birthday to Jolacy Irwin, Hazel Harris and li’l Kylie Ballard on the 9th; to Roble Tuberville and Kim Ayers on the 10th; to Jo Anna Pullen and Erik Bailey on the 11th; to Bryan Hollis on the 12th; Marnie Box on the 13th; Max Lindley, Deborah Sanders and Keri Elizabeth Harris on the 15th; and Trevor Croy and Rachel McCullar on the 16th. I pray all of you have a wonderful day.
I got the sweetest letter from Josephine Martin of Coffeeville Monday morning telling me how much she enjoyed meeting David and me at the eye clinic in Oxford. You made our day, too, Mrs. Josephine. Her word of advice: “Strike up a conversation with a stranger. You never know how God can use you to make someone’s day.” You made our day, too, and I pray you are getting good reports on your eyes! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Recipe of the week: “That Chicken”
3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
One 10-ounce package of spaghetti pasta
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
One red pepper cut into short, thin strips
1/2 cup baby carrots, cut into short, thin strips
1/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped nuts, pecans or almonds
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to directions and drain well. Add chicken and peanut butter while pasta is hot, coating well. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Serve while hot.
Thought for the day: Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?
