Let's Sing

Deck the halls with many birthday cards for these friends!

Dec. 10 — Shane Hiett, Ruth Crowson, Lauryn Taylor, Chase Sanders and Jeff Holt. Dec. 11 — Libby Crowe, Clay Searcy, Tammie Crowson, Wynell Martin and Allison Hayes. Dec. 12 — Nell Thrash, Judy Easterwood, Loni Austin, Sandy Sanders, Charlotte Brown, Rebecca Ramsey. Dec. 13 — Blake Pointer, Adam Crowson, Jake Bell and (twins) Berkley and Phisher Perkins. Dec. 14 — Nikki Robinson, Rodney Kaylor, Tammy Watson, Jamie Taylor and Jennifer Webb. Dec. 15 — Ann Vise, Jacob Elkins, Pam Payne, Dot Turner, Tonia Harper Spears, Murphy Charles and Stewart Moore. Dec. 16 — Mathew Bryant, Denise McDaniel, Kayd Hightower and Buck Hunt.

Double Wishes

Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary to these sweethearts!

Dec. 12 — Mark and Janice Vise. Dec. 15 — Buddy and Janice Owen ... Dan and Shelby Davis. Dec. 16 — Richard and Barbara Parris ... Robin and Pam Morris ... Dana and Sandra Smith.

Sunshine List

Martha Holley, Andy Merrill, Larry Riddle, Linda Harris, Ernest Earl McCormick, Janice Brown, Mickie Morrow, Kay Moore, Walter Ader, Sue Hayward, Andrew Glasgow, Viola O'Harrow, Zach Williamson and Jeff Hollingsworth.

Special Author

Former Ranburne resident and Cleburne County native, Diane Daniell Freeman will be selling and personally signing copies of her book at Colonial Cottage on December 19 from 1-4 p.m. The title of Diane's book is Reflections Cogitations Thoughts Memories — An Early Time in Trickum Valley. The title sounds intriguing. Come by and visit with Diane and pick up a copy for yourself.

Amazing People

If you read my article from last week, you know that my column project for this holiday season is about Christmas Angels. I want you readers to send me the name of a person who you feel is deserving of special recognition for his or her continuing acts of kindness with no expectation of reward. Send me the name and one sentence describing the reason for your selection. Your name will remain anonymous.

Here are the Angel entries for this week! They appear in the order they were sent to me.

Ruth Crowson ... represents Christ so beautifully and humbly in her daily walk through life.

Bronzell Cooley ... is always there for her family and friends with loving kindness.

"MawMaw" Almer Jacks ... The name says it all and that is enough said!

Harold Davis ... has a heart as big as a barn and the energy of a machine.

Lorraine Watson ... and Levis Boyd ... remind us all to value our past and what true Ladies really are!

If you would like to recognize an Angel, send me his or her name with a one sentence explanation to PO Box 924 or email to rkpsop816@yahoo.com. I will continue this theme throughout December.

Use YOUR Heart

Please be mindful of the special needs of the HEARTS organization. Christmas is a magical time for all children and we can make their Santa wishes come true. Go by and select a family of children and receive your own personal blessing.

Bye! Until next week … remember … One half the troubles of this life can be traced to saying YES too quickly and not saying NO soon enough!