By Linda Elissalde
Rita Moseley delivered it all round.
Robert Fridge shared a fresh flounder fish.
Ellen Kennedy shared a sweet dish.
Dr. Melanie Wallace is sewing masks for her family and THE ARBORETUM.
Rachel Katz, the Elissaldes’ granddaughter, and fellow students at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine assembled 1800 face shields for hospitals in Alabama!
Masks by Dr. Melanie Wallace; Rachel and students assemble face shields
Pat and Elinor Tinsley helped to provide 20 boxes of food for families at Upward Hope Academy in Galveston, Texas.
Pat and Elinor Tinsley help pack food
Pastor Valerie Hudson invited all to,“Come as you are and stay in your car.” Paulette Layfield and L.B. Hunt presented a lovely prelude medley of “Oh for a Thousand Tongues To Sing, Our God Reigns, and To Him Who Sits on the Throne.” Thirty-four cars of people and 2 dogs attended. Emma Grace Elissalde and Clinton Strong enjoyed the worship.
Paulette Layfield and L.B. Hunt
Fran Griffin, Second Going Resale Store, and volunteers are helping the peninsula throughout the CORONA Pandemic. On Mondays the Food Truck is at Port Bolivar Fire Department from 11:00-11:30 and Crystal Beach Community Center from 11:30-12:00. Folk MUST stay in their cars. Food may only be placed in trunks or truck beds by volunteers.
Debbie Harrington heads The Food Pantry located at Community Church. It is open on Thursdays from 10:00 – 2:00. People may visit 2 times a month.
Marcel Elissalde planted 3 Confederate Rose trees that were gifts from Nassim Joseph of Galveston. Marcel, Ellen Kennedy, Robert Fridge, The Moseleys and Doug Romero are cultivating vegetable gardens. SUMMER! FRESH TOMATOES! BLTs!
Doug Romero and son-in-law Cody Martin caught 6 fine flounder. YUM!
Sherry Morgan’s son Chris Anderson photographs daily events planned for daughters Harper and Addie during Social Distancing. The girls really enjoyed their Spa Day. “LET’S GET FABULOUS!”
Esso, the sweet bulldog, came over to play with Emma. Bow WOW!
Clinton, Esso, and Emma
While waiting at the Golden Gate,
Step aside for some who might be late.
Request that, “ You go on in ahead.
You encouraged when we were filled with dread.
First to respond when we would call.
Rushed to do what you could for all.
You were the first to help we know
And hold our hand when it was time to go.
You were our angels. That we learned,
And Heavenly wings you have earned.
You came first when we were ill.
Please now go in front if you will.
For we can never thank you more
Then say, ‘Enter first through Heaven’s door’.”
[April-27-2020]
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Thanks, Linda! What a wonderful community we have:)