Belated happy birthday wishes to Nicole Stanfield. She celebrated on Feb. 6.
Her husband, Hunter Standfield took her out to dinner. I hope she has many more.
Douglas and Barbara Ann Ervin celebrated their anniversary Feb. 5. They have been married 27 years.
Sue Arnold visited Barbara and Donald Lawson Saturday. Donald Lawson had gall stone surgery Friday. He is home doing okay.
Sympathy is extended to Ryan and Lindsy Winfree in the death of his grandfather, Mr. Hubert Murray.
Sympathy is extended  to the family of Jim “Bear” Knowles in his death.
I talked to my cousin Vernie Miller in Detroit, Michigan. They are getting a lot of snow and cold weather. She will celebrate her 94th birthday on Feb.14.
Don and Lynda Poss and Oliver Poss and Earlene Olsen visited Marie Walls recently.
Mary McKenzie visited Barbara Self recently.
A Love Story reception was held in Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church fellowship hall for the couples married 50 years or more. Bro. Chuck and Earlene Olsen attended, and several other couples.
Congratulations to everyone to have been married 50 years or more. The reception was done by The Smithville Review. Thanks to them.
Recent visitors of Lee Autry Malone were Peggy Agee, Sabrina and Jordon Melton, Wanda Tramel of Crossville and Joyce Wright of Murfreesboro. Elle Vaughn spent Saturday night with Lee Autry and Bro. Elmer Ellis Jr. visited Sunday. Jaylene Vanatta also visited her on Sunday.
Visitors of Betty Wilson were Faye Adkins, Rebecca Ervin, JoAnn Pittman, and Ralph Vaughn.
Peggy Cantrell was missed at New Home Baptist Church Sunday. She was sick with a cold. I hope she gets well soon to be able to be back in church.
Billy Tiner had a birthday Monday. He spent the weekend at home, and attended church.
We are told in the Bible about how God loves us unconditionally.  There is no way that I fully understand that, but I believe it and accept it.  I am amazed and thankful with how so many people show kindness to me.
Sure, I have my family and they help me in every way that is needed.  But I have friends who are not related who treat me like I am kin. 
There are daily telephone calls and visits that I appreciate so much.  I could not mention everyone in this short article. Faye Atkins is one. Diane Evans and Betty Byford are always doing things to make my days brighter. I call Diane and Betty "the Neal girls".
Their mother was a dear friend going back many years.  We were neighbors on the Game Ridge Road when our children were small, although I knew Jean Jones Neal when we both were young girls.
In the last year, Werdna Moss has become a faithful friend and a special person in my life.  One of the things that makes Werdna close to me is because of the respect and honor that I felt for her parents, especially for Mr. Alton Tramel who was one of my favorite school teachers.
Werdna is a fine Christian lady who truly lets her light shine for the Lord. 
When I’m talking to her on the telephone, I feel like I’m talking to a preacher. In fact, Werdna considers her life a ministry, as she cares for people and encourages them.
She calls me regularly no matter where she is. In recent months she has traveled to Arizona and California to be with her family. Still, she takes the time to call and check on me.
I have believed for many years that the most important thing in life is a relationship.  First of course is a person's relationship with the Lord; then with family and friends.
In my mind there is nothing more important.