Dawn is breaking in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. We are up, drinking our first cup of coffee and looking out to see God’s creation. The big fog tends to obstruct our view of the backyard and freshly cut hay field.
As the dense fog begins to ascend upward, we believe that we see the form of the two big bucks, six or more does and two fawns, which along with the crows and a pet squirre,l have just about consumed the pears and apples from the trees in our backyard.
Darkness has gone and we feel privileged to be able to greet another day. We give thanks to God for his protection and care for the past night then gaze out the glass door at this huge fuzzy animal. It is the coon, which has been seen by our family. It is licking Fluffy’s (the cat) bowl clean. Can’t afford food for Fluffy and the coon.
We would like to say hello to all of our friends and neighbors and those who take time to read the Smithville Review and the “Dry Creek Flashes.” A big “Thank You,” and keep reading-stay informed.
The Cripps Family celebrated the birthday of Matthew Cripps of Murfreesboro on Sunday at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Jim Cripps.
Matthew is the eldest son of Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Dismal Rd., Liberty. He is an Alumnus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, with a degree in finance. Matthew works in the finance department of UPS in Nashville.
Those present to help him celebrate were Mrs. Wanda Cripps, Mt. Juliet, Mr. Brigham Ayers, Smithville, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Cripps, Liberty, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Cripps, Mr. Justin Cripps, U.T. Knoxville, Miss Makenzie Hendrix, Smithville, Melody Cripps, Murfreesboro, Dwight Cripps and Joe Ayers.
Matthew received many useful gifts. Congratulations go to him for many more happy birthdays. He is the grandson of Mrs. Louise Frazier.
Good to see Mrs. Vicki Corley at church on Sunday, even in a wheelchair. She is recovering from recent surgery and is in a cast, from her knee over her foot. Our prayers, love and best wishes go to this nice lady from Alexandria.
We send special get-well wishes to Mr. Bobby Stone of Lebanon, who is ill at his home.
Visiting with Bro. Bobby and his wife, Mary Ann, this week were Bro. Donald Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kimbrell and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Agee. Please remember this family in your prayers.
Ms. Jeanette France is still improving nicely at home from her recent surgery. Our prayers, love and best wishes go out to her for a full recovery.
Get-well wishes go to a dear friend and relative, Mrs. Charles Davis of Dowelltown. She has been ill in DeKalb Community Hospital in Smithville. She is now at NHC, Smithville, for treatment. Her daughter, Mrs. Kay Grumback, of Shiply, W. Va., has been here with her mother this week.
Mrs. Tawaina Box of Franklin visited her mother, Ms. Jeanette France, Sunday. Her grandson, Casey France, visited her on Tuesday.
Mrs. Georgia Owens and Mrs. Helen Burt were able to attend church, Sunday. Both ladies have been ill in hospitals, recently. Glad to see them out.
Mr. James Hale is not too well this week. Remember him in prayer. Bro. Donald Owens visited him Wednesday.
Mrs. Lisa Cripps and Mrs. Judy Kimbrell visited Mrs. Louise Frazier, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Frazier, Huntsville, Ala., spent the weekend here and had Sunday dinner with their grandmother, Mrs. Louise Frazier. Others present for family dinner were Mrs. Monica Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kimbrell and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Hendrix.
A large number of people enjoyed Wednesday dinner in the fellowship hall at Dry Creek Baptist Church and attended the last night of revival to hear Bro. Alton Scruggs of Cumberland Baptist Church, Beersheba Springs, bring a powerful message. Dry Creek Baptist appreciates all visitors who attended revival.
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.
In Oct., there will be Harvest Festival, Jesse Haun, hay ride and Chili Supper to follow.
Dry Creek Baptist is the lighthouse in the Dry Creek Valley.
We invite you to worship service, Wednesday and Sunday. Bro. Donald Owens, pastor. His sermons from God are powerful and uplifting. Attend church!
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21).