I just have a comment, a view, or an opinion. Whatever people out there want to call it. This community has always given so very much to the people here. They just give, not asking questions or wanting things in return. Well it make me mad as heck that some people don't understand the importance of having a school and that everyone has to support that school. If the school of a town closes.............the next thing the stores and business disappear. People then have to pack up and move............church close and end up as empty building. If parents and people with their own business don't support the school...............they might as well pack and move, because who do you think you will do work for , or sale good to , or buy from. It will not take much time for that result to come.
Get a grip ................be an adult. Adults don't act like kids and react when they don't get their way.
We have a school that has graduated lots of successful people, and will in the future. If a child here wants an education it will be provide. We have good teachers that do care.
Our school will remain for many year ...... I have always felt if my child can be in a class of even 5 ..that is even better. Look at the attention and help they will get.
Sometime I think the kids are more mature than the adults. Life is wayyyyyyy short to so get over it.

The funeral arrangement are set for the services of the E. B. Smith family. Visitation will be Sunday June 28 at 1:00 followed by the service at 2:00 both to be held at the Indianola Academy Gym. The grave site is in Ruleville Ms locate just out of Ruleville on Hwy 8 going west toward Cleveland, the cemetery is on the south side of the hwy.
The family member were E.B. Smith age 37, Kim Smith age 40, Butler Smith age 15 and Emily Smith age 12.
Please continue to pray for the entire Smith family and all the relatives on Diane's and Kim's side.
This has been such an awful tragedy.

Today is a very sad day in my heart and for John's family. Last night we lost the family of E.B Smith. He, his wife Kim, their son Butler, and daughter Emily were all taken in an accident. An 18 wheeler ran over them killing all 4.
Please keep this sad family in your heart and prays over the next few days.
We will miss this part of the family..............

At John's tonight, heading out for Nashville in the morning. Going up to spend a few days with Martha Lou and do the girl thing. Then will come home Sat. to get ready for next week. That will be a busy one. Sure the garden will need lots of attention when I get home, yard will have to be mowed , and flowers to water. Then Martha Lou is coming to my house mid week , with Linda coming in on Friday. We are having a family get together for the 4th at Mary Haley's. Also on the 4th is a birthday party for Uncle TC. Will make that for a while, then head to Greenwood to Mary Haley's and Henry's.
GOOD news today John got a little rain shower, at this point we will take whatever we get..........YEA RAIN. My sweet John bought me a back pack sprayer yesterday when he was in Memphis. I had been using an old one he had but it played out. This was a surprise for me.....he so sweet.
Went by to see Sydney today, always like to see her before I go on a trip. You can never tell...........just want her to know I love her.
Sure hope John gets more rain..............then we will be able to go on a trip. He said he wanted to ride to Branson and Springfield if we got rain. That should be fun.
Have a great week............

The week end is over but it was a great week end, except for the heat. Got to keep Sydney twice over the week end, that girl is a mess. Her independence and strong will are ready developing. Everything is " I do it" , then she points that finger and tells you "top it". We played, read book, watch Tv, then played in her little pool. I took her some fruit and melon, she loves watermelon.
Sunday I rode my motorcycle. Even though it was very hot, I enjoyed the ride. Went to Yazoo ate lunch, and headed for the hills. Most of the roads had shade, which made it pleasant. Did loose 2 pounds riding......ha ha ha...drank 3 glasses of water and it was back.
Have a great week......

Father's Day

Father's day is something very special. It is even more so , now that my dad has passed away. We grow up loving our dads so very much. I think this is more true for little girls. When we are small we love them deary, as we get older we try to please them, then we end up taking care of them. But this is what love is all about, " Making the Sacrifice". They made plenty of them for me.
As I have gotten older and lost both of my parents and my life has changed in other way, I realize that when you truly, truly love someone ......you put their happiness above your own and make those sacrifices.
My dad..........oh my. He was a piece of work. Hard when he needed to be, which was lots of times, but you just knew he loved you. He never told me growing up that he loved me. Think this is so hard on children, but I still knew. Then my mama passed away, this strong man I had known was lost, hurt, and depending on me. I took care of him and would do it all again . I loved him and this made his needs from me more important than my life. I knew it wouldn't be forever, so I gave him my all.
Not long after my mama died my daddy, out of the blue called and told me he was going to see a friend of his. This was a shock to me, since he was 82, but I was happy. He had heard from an ole high school sweetheart. They were so funny but I was happy he had someone. He was like a kid, had a new spark in life. I knew I had to make the sacrifice and get out of his way for whatever happiness he found, it was hard but .......I wanted it for him.
Sad but she got ill and he was alone again.
So the last 6 years of his life.......were also my life. Taking care of him was my pleasure. He knew I was here for him, that I would drop everything when he needed me.
So daddy..............I love you.............and was more than willing to make the sacrifice for you to be happy. He knew this because................he finally told me just how much he loved ME.