My friends Marie and Spud have a beautiful yard. They’ve got a nice big pond with a wooden bridge that goes across to a little island Spud made; they have some beautiful trees that give wonderful shade when we sit and visit; and they have some of the most beautiful flowers.

Now neither Marie or Spud would consider themselves ‘gardeners’, I’m sure.  Marie just loves flowers, like her Mama does; and she loves to plant things.  So every time I go to their house, I get to see all these beautiful flowers. And Spud likes to put his own touch on things- he loves to build stuff, including an awesome treehouse that any kid would love. In fact, I would imagine lots of adults would enjoy this treehouse (including me)!

I love to go visit Marie and Spud- they always make visitors feel welcome. Of course, I don’t ever feel like a visitor, I feel like family.

And that’s one reason I like this rose so much- it reminds me of Marie herself.  She’s a beautiful person, especially on the inside, where most folks can’t see.  She’s a sweet loving person who would do anything for you.  She will pray for you and with you when you need it (and even when you don’t think you need it); she’s one of the kindest people I know; she’s compassionate;  and she’s got the most loving heart of anyone I’ve ever seen. I’m so proud to call her my friend.

Our second annual Rutledge Homecoming weekend is coming up in a few weeks; this year we will unveil a historical marker at the Primitive Baptist Church. The marker was donated by the Alabama Department of Tourism as part of the Year of Small Towns and Downtowns.

We’ve got an arts and crafts show planned for Saturday morning; a bike and car show on Saturday afternoon, and local performers during the day; we’re also having a cowgirl beauty pageant, a welcome home tea and a Sacred Harp singing lesson.

I hope all our friends and family members plan to come be a part of the weekend- mark your calendars. It’s April 24 and 25!

Our niece Haleigh- she needed some photos for her portfolio and graciously let me ‘shoot’ her. She’s a pretty girl, and even sweeter than she is pretty.

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