“Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us.” Ephesians 3: 20 (CEB­)

I am writing these news notes during Holy Week when a number of memorable happenings have occurred, or plans are being laid for implementing happy memories for teenagers, children, and then people of all ages with activities, meetings, and religious services.

Our friend, Bob Woods, died last Saturday evening suddenly at Weisbrod Hospital. Bob and his wife, Renee, moved here from the Denver area. Their three daughters, Sherri, Leanna, and Marci, graduated from Eads High and were married in Eads. Their grandchildren all enjoyed coming home to visit their grandparents in their home on Maine Street.Bob was an esteemed educator, wrestling coach, and Superintendent for many years at Eads. Many teachers and people are thankful to this man for his fine leadership.   

The Eads Future Farmers of America chapter had a meal for families, friends, and potential buyers for the auction of members last Thursday. Members are expected to work for the buyer on their farms, homes, or place of business in a specified time or day

I was surprised and pleased to see Aaron Musgrave walk into my room! A few years ago, he was a rather short young man and now he is a tall handsome young man who will soon graduate from McClave High School and plans to study law enforcement.

My former neighbor, Harold “Tiny” McKinnis died last week. He was a nice man who liked to visit others. Harold was 61 years old.

Louis Turner is another neighbor that we enjoyed a lot. Lou was a successful television producer in New York and New Jersey. He decided he wanted to live in Colorado, so when he saw a photo advertisement of the tall two story gray home on Facebook, he liked it and bought it. He wanted to be nearer to his daughter, who had moved to Colorado Springs. I often meant to ask him if he knew it was about two or more hours from Eads. Lou really enjoyed coming to the Eads senior citizens meals. I miss visiting with and waving to Lou. Today I rolled over to look at the tulips that were in full bloom along the sidewalk. I counted 32 red tulips along with some white and pink blooms. Wouldn’t Lou be pleased to see his pretty tulips? Yes, I think he would.

Another dear lady who died recently was Billie C. Cordova, who was Shea Cordova’s mother. Shea died last month, also from complications from cancer. She was such a dear smiley lady, but we who shared with her know that concern for her daughter and her three children took a toll on Billie. She asked if any memorial donations be given to the fund at GN Bank in Eads for Shea’s three children.

Ron Manring of Lamar brightened our days by bringing small, curly, dark grey puppy to visit each person one day. A few days later, Ron and another nice gentleman brought some of us ladies little yellow pansy plants. We are delighted and look forward to planting them in the flower boxes on the patio.

Reverends Eric and Kirsten Kilborn had a two-night revival at the Plains Theatre last week on “Faith and Healing.” Those who attended certainly enjoyed their messages.

The Baccalaureate service for Eads seniors will be May 4 at the First Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. Families and friends are invited to come to hear the music and messages.

The Hospital Auxiliary met Tuesday to discuss birthday gifting, the May Hospital Week barbeque, and buying flower plants for the planter boxes. We welcome new volunteers to meet with us for lunch at JJ’s Restaurant in Eads the second Tuesday of the month.

Dan or Jan Richards would welcome donations for Veterans’ kits. These kits will be assembled at Rocky Ford to be given to area veterans at a hamburger/hot dog meal June 15. These kits are backpacks filled with toiletries, snacks, and necessities to be distributed. The hope is to get younger veterans informed of some of the many services that are available to them. Donations could be sent to Dan Richards, American Legion Post #125, P.O. Box 21, EADS, CO 81036. Most of us know a veteran or have one in our family. Let’s send a donation.

Another group that needs donations is our Prairie Pines Assisted Living Community for new carpeting. They will have a fund-raising project soon, but if you want to join me, let’s start to give to the fund this week by sending a check or money to Prairie Pines Assisted Living Community, P.O. Box 787, Eads, CO 81036.

All the local churches had worship services for Easter. What I like to do is to attend the Eads Sunrise Service near the three tall white crosses by the parking lot at the Christian Church. The tradition is that Pastors Mark Imel and Lane and Deborah Gooden lead the early morning services. Some people bring chairs or sit I their vehicles to watch and listen to the message and music.

Last Sunday as Lane and Debbie Gooden were closing their church service here at Weisbrod, Bob Coats of Wiley came in to greet us. I told them that Bob was 95 this week, so we sang “Happy Birthday.” He drove here to visit his daughter, Gwen Cook.