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With so much going on lately, I have had little contact with anyone other than the grandchildren. Spring break lasted till this current week and my house looks like a tornado came thru but that is okay. I will straighten when I get around to it. I guess they felt at home here at the Gingi Hotel.
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Coronavirus has most events shut-down until further notice. I will do my best to keep you informed. I’m a senior citizen so I’m being careful in every aspect. The Lord our God is near us whenever we pray. Prayers for all. Everyone keep praying, be aware of your surroundings and be safe.
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Welcome spring and welcome rain. Praise the Lord for this rain we have received! There is nothing more beautiful than spring days after the rain. Nothing smells sweeter.
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The ‘Sandbar’ recently related the history of a couple temporary capitals of the March 2, 1836 newly founded Republic of Texas. They involved both the Runaway Scrape and the Battle of San Jacinto.
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AUSTIN — Texas is more invested every day in promoting increased and thorough hand washing, disinfecting surfaces and social distancing to reduce cases of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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This week has been crazy to say the least. I don’t even know what events to report or which ones that have been canceled. It is just my opinion that this Coronavirus situation has been blown way out of proportion. Everyone needs to use common sense and just do what you would normally due to prevent a flu or virus. It’s also the time of year that pollen is falling, and allergies are flaring. We can’t win for losing! Working as a church secretary, my phones rang off the wall the last half of the week. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston informed the parishes to also use common sense. If you are sick or your immune system is down, by all means just stay home. You will not be “punished” if you don’t attend Mass or go to a church service. Don’t take the chance of being exposed to any kind of flu or virus or exposing others. Hopefully this situation will pass soon, and things will get back to our normal way of living each day.
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Our award winning Bedias Food Pantry will be open Saturday, March 21. Please look for ways to help support this wonderful community outreach.
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The memorial service for Edward Ray Pointer, Sr. that was held at the Evergreen Baptist Church Saturday, March 7, was certainly well attended. The church was filled with both family members and friends that spoke about his life while a slideshow played in the background with pictures of him and his family. More chairs were brought in to make plenty of room. The message was delivered by his cousin Jason Pointer. Lunch was served at the fellowship hall following the service. Later that day his ashes were taken to the Pankey Cemetery. Ray was a 1968 graduate of Iola High School. Please remember his wife Martha and family in your prayers.
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