It’s a windy Monday morning on Morris Fork and Longs Creek but the sun is shinning bright and would be quite warm if the wind settles. The wind settling jus brought to my mind memories of my grandparents, my dad and a lot of folks who would say, “if the wind “lays” we can sow seed today” or “the wind has “laid”, now we can cut that tree down.” Did you ever wonder just how the “wind lays” and where it “lays down”? Just a little thought about the way we sometimes say things. I have used the expression to myself.

My company all left on Sunday afternoon. The last one to go was Charles, who is working in Powell, Tenn. Had lots of good company from Wednesday through Sunday, which included my daughter, Diane, husband, Mike, and grandchildren, Benjamin and Sarah. Also my sister, Eileen Price, came from Booneville, and brought he grandchildren, Abby and Alex, from Richmond. My sister, Millie Minter, from Frankfort, came Thursday and grandson, Ryan Turner, from Jackson came Friday. These grandkids love to play together and never get enough. Ed Minter can Sat. Night and went turkey hunting with his brothers in Owsley Co. No turkey’s this time. We grown ups cooked, ate, and talked. Eileen made on of her great meatloaf’s (tripled recipe) and none was left. These are great time when memories are made, but we do wear ourselves out.

Matilda (Riley) Johnson celebrated her 80th Birthday with “open house” on Saturday afternoon. More than 80 came by to show their love and respect and give their best wishes to this wonderful lady. Tildy, as she is known to most, is known for her kind and gentle manner, her love of her family, neighbors and friends. She is a reowned quilter and is known far and wide as one of the best in the area. She still makes several each year and has just finished one of the “Spider Web” pattern, which she showed me. Her mother had pieced one of the squares and it’s easy to see where Tildy’s talent comes from. I had never seen this pattern before and it is lovely with small pieces and very colorful/ Her work portrays the ‘artistic ability” and expertise she puts into her work. Matilda is the daughter of Richmond and Polly Riley. She still lines in the same house where she was born and grew up. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILDY AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY, MANY MORE.

The Morris Fork Chapel Choir, under the direction of Bobby Shouse, visited the Jackson Nursing Home, Sunday afternoon. The sang several hymns and Rev. Earl Swartzentruber gave an inspirational message. His wife, Carol accompanied him. Members of the choir presented stuffed animals to the residents and visited. Much joy come of this event which will probably be repeated. 31 attend church Sunday with also Robert and Nancy Thompson, absent due to illness. James Morris was also absent due to illness. Fred Deaton (Ray’s son) is recuperating from having three stints put in. Keep these neighbors in your prayers.

The MORRIS FORK CRAFT CO-OP, held their annual meeting, Saturday, April 14th. Followed by potluck. Plans for the coming year were discussed and a review of accomplishments the past year. This co-op is made up of local crafters from Breathitt and several surrounding counties. Some of the best mountain crafts in Kentucky can be found here. Their crafts are sold in shows all over the U.S. With help from many volunteers from all areas. These Volunteers are intstrumental in the successful sales of our crafts. Their help and support are appreciated. The craft store located approx. 1 mile off Hwy 28 is open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop by or call 606-398-2194.

All of Breathitt County was saddened to learn the death if Vada (Deaton) Sebastian who passed away, Thursday, April 12, following a massive stroke. The funeral is today, Monday the 16.

HAPPY TRAILS