Faye Hartley said they had Mark a birthday party Friday night after trunk-or-treat at the church. She cooked a lot of food, as usual. Those attending were Faye, Kristie, Nathan, Rowland, Mary Brett, and Mclendon Hartley; Annie, Saylor and Emily Box. Lots of good food, fellowship and presents. I know Mark loved all of those presents and, of course, the good food.
Visiting with your writer and David this past week was friend Larry Franklin of Hardey, telling us about the sad news of losing his daddy, A.C. Frankin, who was in a nursing home in Kentucky. Larry had lost his mother Wynette Franklin three months ago. Love and prayers for the Franklin family.
“My friend, I am still here,” said Martha Box. “I wake up singing, ‘Thank you Lord,’ then it’s ‘Why me, Lord? What would you have me do today?’ So glad He hears my moaning!” Martha said nothing exciting happened this past week. Candy Box’s birthday was the 29th. She told her age, so Martha said “Yeah, babe, I was only 7 when I adopted you when you were 21!” The first Box girl born in 26 years has been spoiled rotten by all those Boxes!
Martha said it was great to visit Tillatoba Baptist Church Sunday. “I tell you, even those beautiful happy children felt the Spirit!” she said. “It sure lifted me up.” Bro. Ricky shared the truth under the power of the Holy Ghost!
Tommy and Deborah McCool spent the weekend in Leland again. Alice Kellum went with them, of course. Tommy was finishing up repairing his sister Patty’s car. He had to order a couple parts and then get time to get down there and put them on. They came back Sunday after he made sure everything was running good for her. Her husband is still in rehab in Cleveland hospital.
Faye Hartley has already started taking orders for her famous rolls and bread for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. If you’ve never had any, you have missed out. Faye said she wouldn’t be able to make as many as she usually does since she had her surgery in September, so get your orders in now. I bet before it’s over, she will be in that kitchen making rolls and bread as if she’s never had surgery.
Our friend Susan Bell of Caledonia called Friday afternoon and wanted to know if we felt like company coming for Saturday night and Sunday. We always enjoy Susan’s and Phillip’s visit They had been to the Sweet Potato Festival at Vardaman and brought a sample plate of the things they make with sweet potatoes as well as a delicious sweet potato pie, red beans and rice, and cornbread muffins that Phillip had made. It was all so good, including the sweet potato punch.
Julie Kerr and Doris Chastain went to see the Toast concert and had their picture made with them. I know that was two excited girls.
Happy birthday to Trinity Hardin on Nov. 3; to Emily Little on Nov. 4; to Margie Crawford on Nov. 5; to Gary Chambers on Nov. 7; to Sam Pullen and Clay McFerrin on Nov. 9; to Jackson Jarrell on Nov. 10; and to Diane Dukes, Rosemary Irby and Harvey on Nov. 11. I hope all of you have a blessed day celebrating your special day.
Recipe for the week: “My cheese biscuits”
2 cups Bisquick (do not substitute )
2/3 cup of milk
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 stick oleo or butter
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
Preheat oven to 450° and stir together Bisquick mix, milk and cheese until well blended. Do not over mix. Drop by tablespoon onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. While biscuits are baking, melt oleo. Stir in garlic powder. When biscuits are done, pour mixture over biscuits while still on baking sheet. Remove and serve warm.
Thought for the day: They say with age comes wisdom. Therefore, I don’t have wrinkles; I have wise cracks.
