Sharon Adams shared with me a story about Kelly Musick Smith. When Kelly was born, she had a failing liver. Her first liver transplant was in Baylor Hospital at age 3. She was the seventh person in the state of Texas in 1984 to have a successful liver transplant. The story made news all over the country. Kelly went 16 years with the first liver and suddenly it quit. She received her second transplant when she was 19 and has kept that liver for over five years. This liver now has cirrhosis. The family was told that something attacked this liver and is virtually destroying it. Two years ago in June, Kelly had son Karson Bryce Smith. He is as healthy as he can be. Kelly is now on two lists for a new liver, and at age 20 they were told that they were two people ahead of Kelly. The transplant operation could be performed either in Baylor Hospital in Dallas or Baylor Hospital in Fort Worth. They will get the information when they get the call that there is a donor. The family will be required to stay in Dallas or Fort Worth for three months after the surgery with multiple expenses. The Reverend Elton Musick, Kelly's father says, "God has taken care of us before, we feel sure that he will take care of us again. What He has done before He can do again." There is a fundraiser to help Kelly and her family with expenses. They are asking the community to sign a nightshirt for Kelly to take with her to the hospital. A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. Sharon Adams, owner of Grizzley's, said that to sign the shirt would be free but you would have to pay the donation to use her pen. Lisa at Grace Baptist Church 936-637-3059 or Sharon Adams at 632-5924 will know where you can find the shirt. To get information on Kelly's progress you can go to www.gracebaptistlufkin.com and click on the tab Kelly. She is in our prayers.
Check out the summer programs at the Texas Forestry Museum if you have grandchildren coming for the summer. June 11 to 15 is EEK! Week for kids entering 5, 6 and 7 th grades. Summer Sylvans is July 23 to 27 for children in first to fourth grades.
Forestry Youth Camp is for students entering 8 to 12 grades and it will be June 25 to 29. Timber Tots is for 3,4, & 5 year olds for July 9 to 13. Contact the museum at 632-9535 for more information. Carol Riggs is retiring and they are looking for a motivated director.
The Texas Forestry Museum's Sawmill Supper had a big crowd. I had a plate full of beans cooked by Clarkie Brown, John Ippolito, John Thannisch and Chuck Robinson. Dorothy Brock and Bertie Birdwell had the cornbread and Billie Coats and Jenny Murphy served slaw. Serving drinks were Nell and Wendell Addington and Lorrie Addington. Alta Slack and Addie Pheonix were the ticket sellers. Showing their talent in the old art of tatting were Sadie Allison, Janet Paneitz Ard, Carol Mathis and Mary Flowers. Ernest always brings one of Sadie's home and this year it was an ant. Everyone was enjoying the Davy Crockett Dulcimer Society's music. The SFA students were serving extra drinks and the Board members were on hand helping.
Nelda and Howard Horton are settled in Keller and invite people to come see their 472 boxes that they have unpacked. I have directions if you need them.
Billie Willmon had told me about a crystal spider that she had received from a lady in Diboll. I saw her working the election at the Courthouse annex when I voted FOR the constitutional amendment that will be on the May 12 ballot. She brought me one with the story of the Legend of the Christmas Spider. It will be on my Christmas tree. Thanks Billie.
Don Dickerson retired and spends time working on Gann Cemetery records. He said that the oldest grave is 1861 and they have 4,000 buried at Gann. Howard Daniel helps him. The Keltys Reunion will be October 20.
Gloria Ogden had to buy a ticket to the Texas Forestry Museum's Sawmill Supper since she had not been volunteering this year. She was telling Howard Daniel that she had vegetables in her flower beds from compost collected at his house. Tomatoes and squash plants were some that she mentioned.
June Clement has a bottle tree and brought Judy Perry one. They came from Mississippi where the prisoners make them. We will have to check out their trees.
Mark your calendar for the 24th Annual Expo Anniversary Party to be Wednesday, May 16. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Chamber.
Ernest and I were at Popeye's eating and saw Robert Card. He had been mowing his big lot on Card Drive and had missed lunch and was eating an early supper. We were eating early before the last home baseball game of the Panthers.
Forrest Robinson's bride elect Julie Sefcik was honored with a shower at the First Christian Church. Hostesses were: Betty Anderson, Katie Armstrong, Frances Atkinson, Cile Braden, Karen Broughton, Martha Carswell, Suzy Dunkin, Mary Carol Grimes, Bebe Hubbard, Enid Hunter, Gay Ioppolito, Kim Malnar, June McAdams, Marijo Meredith, Nelda Morrison, Mary Satterwhite, Cathy Todd, Betty Warren and Ann Watson.
Pete and Paula Werner's Fit and Firm Gym has built their own building at 120 Christie. They have been there a year. Boy, am I behind.
While visiting with Annon Card at Assisted Living at PineCrest, I saw Jean Wayland, Helen Kent, June Arnett, Fredonia Jordan Eubanks and Martha Murray at lunch.
The Junior League Sustainers hosted a Tea honoring the JJL Provisionals of 2007 and the JLL 2007 Sustainers at the home of Lynda Langston. Provisional members are: Susan Belasco, April Brewer, Karol Brown, Marie Carrier, Rhonda Cates, Carla Davidson, Susie Freeland, Lindsey Goforth, Liz Gorman, Monica Gunter, Karen Harris, Rose Johnson, Diane Jones, Rhonda Jones, Tammy Kedrowicz, Christie Lathrop, Faith Leger, Laura Mikeal, Keela Morgan, Cindy Neal, Heather Robertson, Melanie Rushing-Saldana, Amy Spiller, Natalie Thornton, Tonya Truett, Amber Wagnon, and Paula Werner.
The Advanced Financial Group hosted a Client Appreciation Day with over 500 attending at the Red Barn. Greeting the people were: Robert and Sheila Telford, Chris Moss, Jim Todd, Jack Davis, Jeffrey Todd, and John Kennedy. It was fun "rain or shine" since some came in the rain. Texas Custom Catering owned by David Calhoun catered the event. Jay Thornton was helping put out food.
Happy Birthday: Dorothy Brock, Carter Meyers, Dawn Summers, Lilian New, Ethan Brown, Mabel Berry, Elma Alexander, Lauren Camp, Nell Bivin, Brian Zoss, Cathy Todd, Courtney Hale, Elsie Simpson, Margaret Dillahunty, Delma Jean Brown, Wiley Kirkland, Ladeen Pluss, Connie Porter, Mike Spruill, Wydette Barrett, Don Parrish, Thomas Cassels, and Bennie Sue Heard.
Happy Anniversary: Joyce and Robert McDonald, Carolyn and Ed Booth, Mary Jane and Jim West, Polly and Charles Young, Erin and Jeff Thiebert.
I voted absentee at the LISD Administration office for the School Board Trustees. Vote May 12 in the election.
Janet Taylor announced that The Coalition will now be accepting Drug Free All-Star applications for the 2007/2008 school year. Any student who will be a senior next year and exemplifies a drug, tobacco and alcohol free lifestyle may apply. The All Stars mentor youth and volunteer for family friendly community events. To receive an application, email Sheila Adams at sadams@angelinacoalition.org or call The Coalition at (936)634-9308.
Ernest walked with Peyton Mathis in the Relay for Life at the EXPO center Friday night. He said there was a crowd, and it was HOT.
My LHS Class of 1955 had a 70 th birthday party on Saturday. It was a fun afternoon at the Moore Farm. Attending were: J. E. Driskell, Ann Hawkins, Oscar Dillahunty, Sue (Smithhart) and Jack Wade from New Orleans; Corbett and Kate Anderson from Texarkana; Jon Arledge from League City; Joy Anderson Fredrick; Pat (Wimp) and Rodney Brazil; Bill and Jean Cook from Fort Worth; Milton and Sharon Hawkins from Johnson City; Marvin and Bettie Ivie from Shreveport; Darlene McDonald Landrum, Joyce Largent Skelton, Sarah Lawrence Austin, Dixie LeBaron Mayard from Abbeville, Louisiana; Janece (Oliver) and Jim Hudson, Janice Ann (Royle) and Ernest Rowe; George Selman, Larry and Lynn Simmons from Argyle; Stanley and Dixie Ware from Wichita Falls; Bama (Wilhelm) and James Hill from San Antonio; Michael Winthrop from Nacogdoches; Brian O'Connor from San Antonio; Pat and Janie McCann; Clifford and Temple Smith from Houston. Guests were Charles and Shirley Ware, Rick and Joyce Pezdirtz. Roundtable cooks were: Head cook Peyton Mathis, Bob Brown, Charles Arnold, Raymond Moore, Hugh Anderson, Mack Carnes and Jerry Highnote.
My Easter Lilies are about to bloom. They really are going to be pretty.
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