Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
Well it looks like it’s time to get the boxes of Christmas tree ornaments down, look for a tree (unless you have an artificial one) and go shopping for gifts. Maybe you did that on “black Friday” at 4 a.m. This cool weather is real nice to bake Christmas cookies.
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Some of us are still serving turkey sandwiches from the bountiful Thanksgiving meals. I hope everybody took a few minutes to reflect on the many things in our lives we can and should be thankful for. There are so many who would be just glad to have a warm coat, a warm place to stay and a meal or two. St. John Lutheran Church collects non-perishable food the year round to take to the Caldwell and Hays County food banks. Cash money is also needed to buy fresh vegetables and meat. A good place to share with those who have so little.
St. John Lutheran Church of Uhland’s Women’s Guild will have their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 4th at the home of Sandra and Steve Jones. Members and guests are invited. Bring a covered dish for the noon meal and non-perishable food for the food banks. Instead of exchanging gifts, the ladies decided to share their bounty with others. Kelly Jones will co-host the event with her mother.
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The Men’s Fellowship will meet on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. for breakfast and possible chores.
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Gathering at the home of Daniel and Sharon Heideman for a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving were: Benny and Carol Schumann of New Braunfels, Barry Schumann of Austin; Mike, Debbie, Raney and Cooper Moore of Kyle; Clarence Heideman of San Marcos; Brian Heideman of Austin and Ray and Myrtle Heideman of Uhland. Daniel and Sharon and the Moore family joined family members of Margaret Holt in the home of Ray and Janet Patterson in Mountain City for a Thanksgiving supper.
Erwin and Bobby Jean Hagedorn enjoyed Thanksgiving with their son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Vikki Hagedorn in Austin.
More Thanksgiving news, Gladys Sorrells spent the weekend with her family, Tim, Debbie, Heather and Mia Sorrells of Austin.
On Friday, Dennis and Kim Heideman and daughters, Kassi, Hanna and Maddy hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in their home. Attending and helping were: David and Becca Schultz and daughter Chloe of San Marcos. Also enjoying the meal and fellowship were Paul and Rhea Viernes and son, Caleb of San Marcos and Raymond and Myrtle Heideman of Uhland.
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Get well wishes go to Adelene Wisian who was hospitalized for a few days recovering from pneumonia. She has now returned to San Marcos.
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Heartfelt prayers and best wishes go to Cheryl Shelley who is hospitalized in Brackenridge Hospital after suffering a stroke. On last report she was in stable condition.
