What a wild and crazy week this has been. I wish I could say it was a good crazy, but I can’t. We are still in turmoil with the elections and severely divided around the country. It is important to this system of government, or for that matter any system of government, for elections to be open, transparent and verifiable by all sides. Once the process becomes corrupted, there is no peaceful transition of power to be seen. I hope we can get to a level playing field so that this country can survive no matter who wins. In the meantime, please keep your spirits up and pray for our country. God is still in control.
School will be back in session by Thursday. I think virtual schooling has gone a little better this time, but it cannot replace in person teaching. I wish I had spent a little more time with practicing the online work. No use crying over that gallon of milk.
Our football boys will have one day of practice before their next game. I know they will do the best they can under the circumstances.
So many of our younger folks have little or no patience with COVID and don’t understand the gravity of the disease. I am confident we will overcome this obstacle to our country and all other countries around the world.
Our hunters are filling up the stores and restaurants in San Saba County. The roads are busier, and there is a wonderful bustle in the air. I know the store owners are ecstatic at the influx of visitors. In this time of financial upheaval, their community support is wonderful. So be patient; all these consumers are good for the local economy. I think it puts a little excitement into the air.
This prepares us for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I for one am excited that our holiday season is about to begin. We have so much to be thankful for in this area. We live in God’s county, God’s state, and hopefully God’s country. How can that be bad?
Monday Church is going well. I want to thank all the volunteers who give up four hours every Monday to give our kids a place to go and a whole lot of Christian love and teaching. This is no easy task. At last count, we have about five to seven staff members from the school who give up their Mondays to assist in the teaching. Thank you to all you precious people.
I hope many of you made your way to the Pancake fund raiser on Sunday. All proceeds went to the Richland Springs Beautification Committee. If you didn’t make it, please consider helping with a donation. I know they sent out a fund a flower-box-message. I believe it will be a wonderful treat for all to see when you send your $25 to sponsor a flower box. They should begin putting up Christmas lights soon. Thank you everyone on this committee for all the work you do.
I hope you also saw the post about the Veteran’s Board at the cemetery. It is a timeconsuming work of love. What a wonderful way to honor our veterans. It’s time for me to start wearing my poppy. It reminds me of our lost soldiers, but it also recalls the rows of crosses I saw on my trip to the Normandy Beaches area. My mother’s heart wept as I viewed the thousands of skillfully placed crosses and their brilliant beds of flowers. God, bless and protect our soldiers and veterans. God, comfort the families of the fallen.
Russ thinks we need a new fire pit, so I guess we will be buying one shortly. I question the purchase only because my Southern cowboy doesn’t like the cold. Winter for him is a time of hibernation. His bones get cold and stay cold. I never have liked the cold, so winter is also hibernating time for me. Fortunately, good old Texas never stays cold for long. Love my Texas.
Russ also likes chocolate milk. I can now run over to Skelton’s Hardware and buy some yummy Volleman’s milk. The chocolate is so thick I have to mix it with white. Russ drinks his straight. If you haven’t been to Skelton’s lately, why not stop by and check out their grocery items! They carry a variety of useful last-minute items. Don’t forget Coyote One Stop and The Feedlot. In these uncertain economic times, we need to keep our local businesses running.
I want to remind all our students that their work must be turned into the school if they want to receive credit. Don’t forget next Monday is the Richland Springs Pantry day. If you need food, please come by the Baptist Church between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. If you are shut in or don’t have a car, let us know, and someone will bring a box of food to you. I believe there will be some hunters who are donating deer meat to the pantry shortly. School will be out for Thanksgiving on the 20th, so there will be no Monday Church on the 23rd.
Please continue to pray for rain, for our country, our government and our law enforcement officers. Most of all, pray for our precious troops and their families. May God please keep us safe in these perilous times. Have a great week everyone.