Dylan Doing Dishes with his Grandpa

Today is Mary Ann Warren's birthday. Mary Ann is a friend of mine from "DIMON" days in Farmville. This picture is of her grandson Dylan and Don, her husband, doing dishes last night. Dylan was 15 months old on Sunday and just returned from his first Caribbean cruise with his parents. Some of you may know Mary Ann's daugher, Elizabeth, who is a nurse.

St. James United Methodist Church, Greenville

"Please come out and support our church's biggest event, which Kevin is the chair of this year. We both will be out there all day, so look for us if you can make it! It has been said to be the biggest yard sale in Greenville. Every dollar made goes directly to local charities."

~April Whitehurst Haltigan
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The Sixteenth Annual SPRING FLING
Saturday, April 26, 2008
St. James UMC
2000 East Sixth Street, Greenville (behind Wilkerson's Funeral Home)
Breakfast biscuits available at 5:30am
Yard Sale Gate opens 6:30am, Gate closes at noon
Plant Sale 6:30
Bake Sale and Bazaar 8am
BBQ Chicken Dinners 11am ($6 tickets available at church office this week)
Live Auction 5pm -until (preview 8am-1pm)
Concessions available all times.
This year's benefactors:
The Boys' and Girls' Club of Pitt County
The Flynn Home, Inc.
Building Hope-Community Life Center
Faith Lake, Inc.

Message from Tammy Tetterton Flynn, A Family Friend from Bethel

"Good morning. I wanted to ask you to pray for my cousin, Philip Peedin. We received a call on Sunday morning that he had been “hit by a mortar round” in Bahgdad. They are planning to fly him out to Germany and then on to Walter Reed by the weekend. His injuries are very extensive – injuries to his wrist, legs, shoulder and abdomen. He has multiple shrapnel (sp?) injuries all over his body. Some of his Special Forces Team is supposed to meet with the family this morning with hopefully more information. His mom/dad were able to talk to him yesterday. He told them that he knew that prayer for him was the only thing that had saved him. He heard the mortar round coming but didn’t have time to really take cover or try to get out. Anyway, we would really appreciate your prayers for him and our family. Thanks!"

Tamara T. Flynn

Janene's Granddaughter

"This is baby Gracie. She is 3 weeks today! I am a proud G-ma!"

Janene Whitehurst Cherry

Bad Weather in Eastern NC Today

Pat and Angela Haltigan live in Washington on the water and experienced some uneasiness today when the funnel clouds were in their area. They were outside and actually saw the funnel clouds. Thank goodness they didn't touch down and their family is safe and sound!

Iphigenia in Aulis, an ECU Play

Karen, Christopher and I went to a play at ECU today - Iphigenia in Aulis. It was based on the tragedy by Euripides during the Greeks battle with Troy. It was very good and the auditorium was full on a Sunday afternoon. Karen wanted Christopher to see the play, as it is part of his home school curriculum.

Angie Jones Having a Boy!

"Just thought I'd pass along some news about Angie Robb Jones. She had an ultrasound yesterday, and after 3 beautiful girls, it's a...............BOY!"

Wendy Whitehurst

Bethel Boy Scouts Host Pancake Supper

Friday night the Bethel Boy Scouts held a pancake supper at the Bethel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Karen, Kelli, Kevin, Farrish and I were among those who enjoyed a delicious dinner. Scott is the scout leader and some of you may know Micky and Mary Beth Wynne who are scout parents shown in some of the pictures.

Dallas Rogers Wake and Funeral

I went to Jerry and Vickie's today at lunch and he said that Dallas Roger's funeral wake will be Friday night at Paul's Funeral Home in Washington and the funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Jerry's son is in the hospital after having surgery this week.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dallas Rogers Passes Away During the Night

Jerry Mizzell, our neighbor, called this morning to let us know that his father-in-law passed away during the night. Arrangements have not yet been made. Please keep Jerry, Vickie, Mattie, and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Just a Reminder - Pig Picking May 18th

The Annual Whitehurst Pig Picking is fast approaching - it's the Sunday after Mother's Day!

When: Sunday, May 18

Where: Whitehurst Lake House

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Everyone's invited!!!!

Be sure to put this date on your calendar. We'll cook the pig and the turkeys if you'll bring the sides.

We look forward to seeing you and having a great day.

Connie Visiting Alma in Georgia

Connie McGrath, Ed's sister, left Sunday to visit her sister, Alma, who lives near Atlanta. Greg Holland's wife, Carolyn, travels to Atlanta once a month for several days on business so Connie hitched a ride. Hopefully, Connie and Alma will have a great time doing "girl stuff" this week!

Myrtle Holland's Trip to PCMH Emergency Departament

Sunday, Myrtle went to the emergency room at Pitt Memorial via ambulance due to severe pain in her back. Tests were run and she was sent home. She has a pinched nerve and is now doing better. Keep her in your prayers.

Gracie Visits Great Granddaddy

Janene, Hugh and Andrea visited last weekend when Gracie was a week old. Here are some pictures.

Update on Hospital Patients

*Greg Holland (Greenville hospital) has returned home.

*Kim Thorne (Atlanta hospital) has returned home.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers during their hospital stays!

Hope they will continue to improve.

Another "Little Grace"

My cousin, Brent who lives in California, is a proud grandpa!

"This is how I spent my weekend. Let me introduce you all to Grace Helen Zimny. My daughter Devon spent 27 hours in labor, this is her first child, and possibly her only after this one."

Brent Fleming

Neighbor's Kids in Sunday's Edition of Daily Reflector

JD Briley's grandchildren and Joseph Briley's kids are in the Sunday edition of "Look" in the DR.

Two Daily Reflector Newspaper Pictures in Sunday's Edition

The Daily Reflector published a picture that Ed and I submitted from Key West and also a picture from a friend, Don Duff, who took this picture in Florida at Marco Island.

Kim Thorne in Atlanta Hospital

Ed's niece, Kim-Alma's daughter, in Atlanta has been in the hospital for 2 days with chills and fever. They have been running tests and detected a spot on her kidney. They are treating that, but she remains in the hosptal, very sick. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Celebrated Ed's Birthday at Poorman's Grill

Friday, April 4, was Ed's birthday! He's 59 and holding! His birthday was celebrated with family and friends at the Flea Market restaurant during lunch with a fabulous carrot cake. We were glad that so many of you could join in the celebration!

Greg Holland, Ed's Nephew in Hospital

Greg Holland was admitted to Pitt Memorial Hospital today with an infection. Not sure how long he will be there, at this point!

Please keep Greg and his family in your prayers.