Wishing and Hope

A big happy birthday goes out to these wonderful people!

Nov. 5 — Emily Altman, Andrew DuHon, Samantha Magouirk, Roger Hayes, Allie Mae E. Watts and the birthday prize winner for the week is Lovella Bragg! What a wonderful Lady she is. She turns 88 on this day. I join her friends and family an wishing her joy on her special day. Nov. 6 — Michelle Bowen, Scott Bryant, Jo Post, Don Perry, Steve Perry, Lilith Cline, and Maddux Pettus. Nov. 7 — Gloria Bennett, Noline Coefield, Randall Bowen, Ricky Watson, Carol Gathright, Catherine Baker, J.T. Bowen, Danny Crowson and Amber Gallihair. Nov. 8 — Krystal Magouirk, Odessa Ervin, Jim Smallwood, Mark Vise, Jessica Bryant, Shasta Davis and Michael Shortt. Nov. 9 — Stephanie Ashley, Renee Garrett, Susan Ridley, Jean Spraggins, Susan Bowman and Virginia Bryant. Nov. 10 — Jeromy Pate, Jessica Fergerson, Ernest Roach, Danny White, Connie Hudgins, Al Grizzard and Blake Grizzard. Nov. 11 — Ben Taylor, Tyler Hollis, Maranda McAlpin, Candice Taylor, Jennifer Crosby and Larry Riddle.

Perfect Time

Fall weddings are beautiful and these anniversary couples know just what I mean!

Nov. 8 — Donald and Linda Jackson. Nov. 9 — Chad and Shelley Roberts. Nov. 10 — Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hyatt.

Sunshine List

Beulah Glasgow has asked that she and her husband Wilmer, be removed from our list. They both have improved and we are thankful for that! We will still remember them in our thoughts and prayers.

Continue to lift these friends:

Earnest Earl McCormick, Grace Stephens, Kay Moore, Robin Dancy, Walter Ader, Sue Haywood, Michael Shortt, Glenn Shortt, Clarence Thompson and Andrew Glasgow

For Your Pleasure

Some important events are coming your way. All are fun and entertaining!

Nov. 7-8 The Downtown Heflin Open House.

Nov. 12-15, 19 and 22 CAST of Anniston presents Moon Over Buffalo. This is a delightful adult comedy written by Ken Ludwig. For more details, call 820-CAST.

Nov. 12-15 the Theatre of Gadsden presents a hilarious comedy, Southern Hospitality. The event will be held at Elliot Community Center in Alabama City. For more info call 547-7469 or 549-4674.

My Say! I have noted with interest the political debate over enacting laws concerning driver distractions. This covers any and all uses of technical devises while behind the wheel. Well, here is a cause in which I can get involved.

I have always been rather slow to become "techno savvy" It took me a long time to consent to e-mail!!! Now I love it. I had a cell phone that looked more like a brick than a phone. When I upgraded to a newer model, I think that AT&T put my trade-in phone in a museum! I went from a chunk of metal and plastic to a sleek, shiny, credit card size device. It is great, but takes some getting use to! It is a touch screen and there in lies part of my problem! Not long ago, I was DRIVING and needed to call my husband ... bad mistake. I did not have an accident nor did I cause one. However, because my phone requires precision when pressing numbers, I accidentally signed up for ESPN to deliver game scores directly to my phone instead of reaching Rudy! (This never happened with my brick).

Now "texting" is really new to me! It is amazing and it helps keep me in touch with my family ... instantly! Here's the deal! I have problems "texting" while I am sitting at my breakfast room table. You don't want to be on the road if I dared to try to text and drive.

I support the banning of such devises while driving. I am in the minority, I'm sure. The next time you are in traffic (on any given day), check out the drivers around you! I'll bet you that three out of every five are using their phone for talking or texting WHILE driving their vehicle. Okay ... I've said it!

Bye!

Until Next week ... remember ... God does his best work with those who leave the choices up to Him!