Sunny side up

Two weeks ago, I received an invitation to attend a very special birthday party. The family of our dear friend, Jean Cason Woodham, was hosting a party in honor of her 95th birthday. It took place this past Saturday and oh, it was a lovely affair held at the First Baptist Church dining room in Hamilton (Ala.). Jean looked like a queen (she even had a crown that sparkled almost as much as her smile), and she greeted all who came to celebrate with her.

We go way back, so far back in fact I can’t ever remember not knowing this family. Back in the day, our community was made up of twice as many people as live here now. We worshipped together, celebrated together, mourned together, and helped each other in ways that formed relationships much more like “kin folks” than just neighbors.

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