Orchids & Onions (July 29, 2012)

Kevin Thompson for being the best dad and for giving me a new home, from Captain.
Community Church of Columbus for the awesome music and drama camp for third through eighth-graders, from grateful parents.
Kelly, Emma and Claire Kraft for helping me get my classroom moved before the beginning of the school year, from Beth Anne Brooks.
Tiffany Davis for your generosity and selflessness and for making a difference in my life, from a sister in Christ.
Dr. Shore at Athen's Animal Clinic for taking good care of me, from Reggie.
the ambulance board members for making a great decision.
H.K. Auto Truck Service for your honest and professional workmanship, from Larry Love.
attorney Michael McIver for the hard work on the adoption of my granddaughter, Selena.
Dawn Satterfield for being the best mom ever, from Nick, Ken and Bryn.
Wade and Val Whooten for the tomatoes, from Granny and Pappy Fleetwood.
Sally VanDyke for the great Letter to the Editor.
the boss who bought Gatorade and snacks for her employees.
Eric and Jane Bean, and staff at Silver Oaks for their love and care, from Vera Bean.
Jay Heater for the excellent article about Tony Stewart.
Dick Howe and Shorty Murray for trimming down the limbs, from a grateful neighbor.
Peggy Terry at Lane Bryant for all the help and kindness, from Carolyn.
Amazing Joe's for the best steak in town and Jessie for the great service.
the gentleman who put air in my flat tire so I could finish my bike ride with my mamaw, from Kylee.