This past week we have had a lot of rain, mostly as scattered showers but with some thundershowers included and heavy rain. The creeks have even been up but not out of the banks at least not in this area.The temperatures have been moderate for this time of year with daytime being in the upper fifties and up to mid sixties and nights in the forties and fifties.

Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Robert is experiencing some problems with his blood pressure, Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Ophelia Green, Darrell Hinson, Wanda Holloway, Denny King, Monette King, Claire Elizabeth Mayberry, Helen McCann, Brittany Mash, Doug Miller, Howard Miller, Jackie McFall, Joy Orman, Roger Pace, Debbie Pierce, Harry Runions, Marsha Runions is not home following heart surgery, Johnnie Faye Skelton, Terry Stutts, Jeff Tatum, Diane Williams, Doug Williams, and Annette Williams. Prayers for these and others who are sick and suffering from some ailments.

We wish a happy Pat Johnston and Marty Carroll the 11th, Shelly Owen and Beth Ann Bates the 12th , Adam Barnes, Geneva Grover, Niki Lewis, and Regan Carroll the 13th, Diana Runions the 14th, Danny Barrier the 15th, JonJon Carroll and Corbin Carroll the 16th, Jason Sims the 19th, Jean Zimmerman the 20th, Allyson Averett the 21st, and to Curtis Cagel and Winnie Lawson the 22nd. Wishing for all these a very happy birthday and many more years to celebrate life.

Several groups had Valentines parties the past weekend and sure there will be some at schools and other places this week. Several enjoyed the party after services at Pineview annex on Sunday night, there was a cakewalk and food for all and everyone had a great time and I am sure there were some on sugar highs from all the chocolate candy offered for prizes during the cakewalk.

Prayers for all those who have lost loved ones this past week. These are the ones I know about Kenneth Arnold Victory, William “Billy” Barker, Patricia Faye Blair, Martha Burleson, Dorin Faye Barrett, Wilma Jeannette Elkins, Edward Glen Williams, Johnny (Johnie) Crease, Herbert Ray England, Georg Marshall Brown, Macella Rae Shroyer, Robert “Bobby” David Mayberry, Sandra Joyce Runions, and Tommy Eugene Moon. Prayers for these families and any others about which I may not know.

The weather is supposed to move back to winter like temperatures and even some snow, but they say no accumulation. I hope they are right. The buttercups are blooming so pretty, and this should be a sign of spring. So hope the weather will be mild and not so frigid. Hope you and yours have a wonderful week and enjoy being with family and friends. May everyone have a great week.