Those celebrating birthdays include Slirley Shepperson, Jan. 18, Richmond; Ann White, Jan. 18, Charlotte Court House; Reedie White, Jan. 18, Charlotte Court House; Christopher Jackson Jr., Jan. 22, Keysville, son of Christina Friend and Chris Jackson, of Keysville and grandmother Elaine Walton, of Charlotte Court House; Tori Orborne, Jan. 22, Saxe; Vivian Mosley, Jan. 22, Saxe; Jordon Foster, Jan. 22, Cumming, Ga.; Willie “Chicken” Webb Jr., Jan. 22, Maryland; Stanley Vaughters, Jan. 23, Clover; Jermaine Boyd Jr., Jan. 23, Drakes Branch; and Jamal Williams, Jan. 24,  North Carolina. Have a wonderful, happy, healthy birthday, now and forever. Happy birthday!

Get well wishes to all of the sick and shut in. I hope you are well soon, up and about. You are in our prayers.
Anniversary wishes to Clarance and Jane Jackson, Jan. 19, Bronx, Ny., 43 years. I wish you many more happy years together with God’s blessings. Happy anniversary!

Thought for the week: Don’t blame people for disappointing you. Blame yourself for expecting too much.

HOME

Where thou art, that is home. Home is any four walls that enclose the right person. Love begins at home and it is not how much we do, but how much love we put in that action.

Sympathy to all of the families who lost a loved one recently. Our heartfelt prayers and good wishes go out to you in your time of need. You have our deepest sympathy.

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Virginia Freeman is a community columnist for The Charlotte Gazette. Her email address is vstars@pure.net.