Orchids to …
• the commitment of so many to make low-cost spay and neuter services an option, especially Specks Pet Supplies, Columbus Animal Care Services, Julie who runs TNR, and CARE volunteers Lia, Trudi, Colleen and Wendy.
• Kevin Hendricks for being who you are — thank you.
• the unsung heroes at Columbus Regional Hospital, who gave my husband excellent care during his recent stay: Dr. Lucas, Dr. Gourineni, nurses Julie, Beth and Emma, ER staff, and Tower 2 staff, from Teresa Farris.
• residents who think for themselves.
• those wise enough to realize that God does not put a thumb on the scale of U.S. presidential elections to suit partisanship.
• Autumn at Centra’s National Road office for her help, support and friendliness Tuesday afternoon, from Loneta
• Mary Lloyd for your prayers and support and for making Rachel the delicious Bundt cake, from the Allens.
• the woman in the white Buick who paid for my food at Steak ‘n Shake on Wednesday.
• Peter and his family for helping to get Lilly home after she ran away.
• Sandi Greiwe for your great service to the Hope community at the post office, and happy retirement, from Kim.
• John Krull for his column in Thursday’s paper, which everyone should read and heed.
Onions to …
• the House Republicans for not passing a Trump-supported immigration bill in spite of having a majority of seats.
• those who complain about liberals and the way they do things; if God did not want them to serve as a conscience for conservatives, they would not be there.
• folks who think the casualties of an unnecessary trade war are anyone’s fault but the president’s.
• the person that thinks God chooses our president.
• county officials for dismissing the veterans officer, who helped people out.
• people who think children born in this country do not suffer.
• family members who invite you to graduations, marriages and wedding showers, but never send thank-you cards for gifts.
• people who try to use children as their currency as a lame excuse to break laws.
Happy Birthday to …
• Lilly Todd, from Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Jensen Knotts.
• Kit Huffman on No. 98, from Elsie.
• Marian Crumb, from Clifford Order of Eastern Star.
• Stella Berkenstock, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Jenson Knotts.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Terry and Linda Duvall, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Josh and Nicole Bontrager, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Jon and Michelle Hoover.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
