The Richland Springs Report

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At times, I am forced to recognize that I am from a different generation. I’m not ridiculously inadequate when it comes to phones and computers, but I’m not up to snuff, scratch, or even with it. I dislike carrying a phone everywhere, I hate having to change passwords and loath trying to get something down only to be stopped by some silly website. Google is about to kill me. I have changed my password at least 10 times, and I have no idea why. Thank heavens for children and students.

I’m complaining because if you are cooped up for a week because of freezing temperatures, you can’t watch TV all day, so you get on the computer. I can search any number of topics. I’ve learned to avoid the ones that come up first, since they are sponsored or favored sources. It often happens that having found a site, I can’t get the same topic back. I do get better once I’ve found my spots, but I’m not sure the results are worth the trauma.

The kids at school are working in catch up mode. They have daily subjects to do and make-up games to play. A new sport has been added to our repertoire, powerlifting. The first meet will be this Thursday in Brady. This looks to be a great addition to our students. Meet times will be posted on the Facebook page. Varsity basketball is at Lometa this Tuesday; tip off for the girls is 6:00 p.m. Junior high basketball will be at Lohn. Tip off starts at 6:00 p.m. High school basketball will be Friday versus Rochelle. Game time starts at 6:00 p.m.

The Tuesday Ladies Quilting will be 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. I’m still trying to finish out the five projects started at the last retreat. CA meets at the school every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.

Both churches, Shiloh and First Baptist, have services for the kids Wednesday evening and afternoon.

I’d like to remind everyone in Richland that the foodbank is open the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. If you have an urgent need for food, please call the church or Esmeralda Soto for assistance. If you want to donate to the food bank, your donations are appreciated.

Different groups around the county are collecting funds for Jeremy Young. He has no insurance and is facing serious cancer issues. Vicky Moreno needs our prayers; her recent doctor’s visit did not bring good news. There are probably close to 20 people in Richland Springs that are fighting cancer. They and their families need our prayers and help.

Please pray for our president and the serious decisions he must make to guarantee our safety in a hostile world. I pray our two political parties will start cooperating with one another so that our country can stabilize. Once again, our soldiers are being sent to hazardous areas. Please Lord, protect our troops and care for their precious families. Watch over our agents, police officers and emergency personnel. Be with the Hibler family, as well as the Perez and Harris families.

To all you phone techies out there, stay off the phone when you are driving.

Have a blessed week and remember to tell your family members how much you love them.