Burke RFD

By Bonnie Taylor

September 5, 2001

Our own Phil Chalker was bestowed with an honor that many of us will never know.

He and some friends attended the Georgia Tech game in New Jersey weekend before last.

Phil, myself and few others are diehard Tech fans.

By the way, Tech won the game against Syracuse. And they won last weekend against the Citadel.

While in Jersey they crossed the state line and attended the 5:30 mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

Phil and his buddies, Harry Dolynuik, Mike Leonard, Ed Holmes and Pat Nordman of Augusta, were selected as offering bearers for the service!

What an honor!

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Additional names to be added to our World War II veterans list are Clayton Weathers, George Holloway and Morris Green.

Please continue to call and add names.

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My heartfelt sympathy is extended to MaryAnne Williams, wife of Burke County Commissioner Frank Williams.

MaryAnne's mother passed away last week.

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Elizabeth Billips is home enjoying the latest addition to her family and she sent me the following e-mail

Get Your Own Dirt

The scientist approached God and said, "Listen, we've decided we no longer need you. Nowadays, we can extract stem cells, clone people, transplant hearts, and all kinds of things that were once considered miraculous."

God patiently heard him out, and then said, "All right. To see whether or not you still need me, why don't we have a little man-making contest!"

"Okay, great!" The scientist said.

"Now, we're going to do this just like I did back in the old days with Adam," God said.

"That's fine," replied the scientist and he bent down to scoop up a handful of dirt.

"Whoa!" God said, shaking his head in disapproval. "Not so fast, pal. You get your own dirt."

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A close friend shared this with me last week. Thought I would do the same with my loyal readers.

God Speaking

The man whispered, "God, speak to me." And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, "God, speak to me!" And the thunder and lightning rolled across the sky. But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you!" And a star shined brightly. But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle!" And a life was born. But the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me, God, and let me know you are here!"

Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man. But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted. Even in our electronic age ... so I would like to add one more:

The man cried "God, I need your help!" . . . and an e-mail arrived reaching out with good news and encouragement.

But the man deleted it and continued crying ... The good news is that you are loved. Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

Expect the unexpected ... . Have A Life!