Homefolks U.S.A.

Hi folks,

As the first few days of 2018 begin to come into play, we begin to see many things taking place.

In my life, I see a great friend – who I have referred to many times in my stories in Homefolks U.S.A. – whose health is beginning to fail at a very rapid rate.

George is now 89 years of age, and his health has really taken a nose dive in the last few weeks. As I think about this, it makes me sad and a little depressed to think 2018 might be the last year of his life.

So many great and happy memories revolve around this person and his family. For many years, his family and my family would attend the furniture market, and we always had a happy time together.

So many great lessons still remain in my mind about his family, but we have to realize that time takes a toll on folks, and we have to accept what we cannot change; change what we can; and have the wisdom to know the difference.

Please remember George in your prayers, that the Good Lord will give him a little more time with his business and a little more time on this earth.

Another great friend is a gentleman named Mack. For many years, Mack has successfully operated a small factory in Mississippi, and it was a real pleasure to enjoy his visit last week.

Mack is a prime example that a small factory can still operate and produce merchandise for the buying public. Not only does he work in the factory with his wife and two sons, but he drives the van to help with the delivery to his many dealers. I am sure that he has had many struggles in his life, but he has never let “hard times” hold him down.

This past week he delivered furniture to our business at 6 a.m. It was a cold morning, but that did not keep him from taking care of his many customers.

In this year of 2018 I hope and pray that I will continue to enjoy the good friendship of George and the business relationship with my buddy Mack. My hope this year is to develop new friendships with people and add to the list of the many friends that I now have.

Cold days and nights have sure played a part in these last few weeks, but warm days are ahead. In a few months the grass will return, the trees will come to life, and the flowers will be in full bloom.

Stay warm, stay healthy, and let us all look at how God has richly blessed us. Let us all join hands and pull together to make 2018 a fulfilled, productive year.

Till next time,

Your friend,

Bobby

Thought for the Day

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24