Gordonsburg/Little Swan News

The Christmas parade was held on Tuesday night since it rained last Thursday. It was nice with lots of participants and spectators there. Lewis County Girl Scouts had three entries and enjoyed riding in the trucks. It was longer than usual or at least it seemed that way.

Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, Betty Carroll, Dorothy Carroll, Joann Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Spencer Clark, Fada Clay, Billy Cothran, Marian Dryden, Rusty Dupont, Larry Evans, Polly Edwards, Helen Hardin, Myrtle Harvey, Kay Henley, Melody Hensley, Christy Hinson, Beverly Holloway, Mickey James, Monette King, Linda Mercer, Wendy McKnight, Gage Peters, Rita Stutts Norris, Lisa Rawdon, Mona Runions, Tommy Shaw, Nell Skelton, Janie Spears, Freddie Sublett, Jim Webb, Annette Williams, Doug Williams, and Margie Willis. Still praying for those who have the virus in the area and hope it is soon a thing of the past.

Happy birthday to Jared Tripp December 18th, Ken Kauffman December 19th, Edna Garner December 20th, Anda James December 22nd, Helen McCann and Tonya Hensley December 23rd, Daniel Green and Nell Skelton December 24th, and Bonnie Haigh, Bill Owen, and Christy Clayton December 25th. Wishing for these many more happy days to celebrate life and hope they have a great birthday.

Happy anniversary to James and Mary Ann Whitehead December 24th, and to Jimmy and Wanda Barber December 25th. We wish for them a very happy anniversary and many more years to celebrate life together.

We express sympathy to the families of Robbie L. Smith, Mary Debra Stacy, Era “Tiny” Hinson, Donna Kay Thornton, and Billy Joe Tarkington. Prayers for these families and any other families who have lost loved ones.

I know, like me, there are some who cannot believe that this year will soon be over and we will begin a new year. As many others, I pray for a better year for all health wise and that it will be a good year for our nation.

Children are really getting anxious for Christmas, as this will be their last week of school till the New Year has begun. Many have made their list and some of them are very extensive sometimes. I think we teach children to be so worldly. They think that gifts are part of the Christmas celebration. Christmas should be about giving more than receiving and sharing love to each other and not dislike or cause problems for each other. If we know someone in need, we should help them at all times to make their lives better.

Lewis County Girl Scouts are selling cookies. If you want Girl Scout cookies, contact a Girl Scout or some leader to get your order in. You can contact me if you cannot reach a girl or leader. If there is a specific troop you want to order from, let me know and I will inform you whom you may contact.

Prayers for you to have a very happy week and that you may enjoy good health. This is the greatest thing on earth that we can enjoy. Our freedoms rank close to it. Remember those less fortunate and if you cannot visit, then call or send a card. This always makes them feel better and lets them know people are thinking about them. Someday you may be the one in need of others showing kindness to you when you are shut-in.