August 1 and the Dry Creek Valley is covered with the fog, a “big” fog in every direction that the naked eye can look. The late weather forecaster of Cumberland Co. said that for every fog in Aug., there would be a snow in the Winter. She was pretty much correct in her forecasts, and many people living in this area depended upon her to forecast the winter.
We are not a weather forecaster, but for sure we have just experienced one “hot” July, and we think that this first week in Aug. will continue to be very hot, maybe 100º for Wednesday.
School days are here for our teachers and soon for the students. We wish for them a successful year. We believe in our public school system in DeKalb Co.
If students are ready and want to learn, we believe that our system can prepare them for any college or university of higher learning that they choose to attend.
Parents and students need to realize the importance and value of education. Let’s get behind our school system, support our educators and be positive in our thinking. They will be greatful and appreciate our help.
After successful surgery, Ms. Jeanette France is home from DeKalb Community Hospital in Smithville and is recovering nicely.
Her children have been seeing to her needs, and neighbors and friends have visited her during her recovery. She is also having homehealth and therapy to assist her. We send our prayers, love and best-wishes for a successful recovery.
The therapists that we have are wonder people. Have you ever had these two, Melissa Gerringer and Kim Foutch? These are two of the best. They are so kind, yet they see to it that you are doing what it takes to improve and get better.
Our many thanks go to these dear ladies. Also, we include Mr. Tramel, whom we have known since he was a young boy.
Two Dry Creek ladies, who have been in the hospital, have returned home. Mrs. Georgia Hawker had surgery at Summitt Hospital and is now at her home and recovering nicely. Nice to know that she is feeling much better. She will have to just relax and take it easy for a while. That’s hard to do, if you know Georgia.
Mrs. Helen Burt is at home after being ill in DeKalb Community Hospital. She, too, is a busy lady, who will have to have some days of recovery. Take it easy and forget your daily chores. We know for we are still in recovery from an extended illness.
Our love, prayers, and special get-well wishes are extended to Georgia and Helen. We pray God’s blessings on them.
Mr. Henry B. Fraizer, Huntsville, Ala., was here this weekend on business. His new farm house is looking good. The gables are in and the front porch will be next to complete.
Congratulations to Jared Hendrix, who celebrated his birthday, Aug. 1. Don’t know, but we think he worked on his birthday. Anyway, happy birthday, Jared. There are some other nice people who have birthdays in Aug. including our neighbor, Faye Elrod, Aug.2; Linda Franklin, Aug. 5; Misty F. Agee, Aug. 6; Linda Bush, Aug. 12; Linda Fuston, Aug. 14; Kristel Bush, Aug. 25; Nicholas Corley, Aug. 25; David Reynolds, Aug. 26; Tom Snow, Aug. 27; and Mary Ann Stone, Aug. 29.
Congratulations and happy birthday to all these nice people and to all who celebrate in the month of Aug.
Everyone welcomed Bro. Donald Owens home on Sunday. He had been away in revival for a week. Dry Creek Baptist missed him while he was away.
Bro. Donald has always included revivals in his ministry. He still is away from his home church in several revivals every year. This week has been revival week at Dry Creek Baptist Church. Hope that you attended. There will be more about the revival in next week’s “Flashes.”
Special Labor Day Service at Dry Creek Baptist will be held Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.
Following the service there will be fellowship, food and banana splits.
Everyone is welcome. See you in church. Bro. Donald Owens, pastor.
... it came to pass that Jesus was baptized, and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended... upon Him and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son” in You I am well pleased.” (Luther 3:21,22)