Happy New Year family! I pray that you are all doing well and staying safe. A new year is here and hopefully we will move on from the year that will not be named. Praying for a great start and lots of positive growth and blessings for all of you this year.
This month’s birthday spotlight is for Charisse Johnson, Diane’s daughter and Aunt Becky’s Granddaughter. I congratulate her on obtaining her MBA and for starting a business, but I really want to show appreciation for what she does for her family. I remember in 2011 when Aunt Willie Mae died, she drove her mother the entire 1580 mile trip from Detroit to Augusta and back. Most recently, she has been a rock for her mother, helping her in so many ways while working through her own grief after the loss of her brother. Charisse, may God continue to keep and bless you!
January Birthdays and Anniversaries
Let’s begin to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries this month. No milestone birthdays or anniversaries for the month. Happy Birthday to all!
Birthdays
| January 5 | Charisse Johnson | Diane’s Daughter, Aunt Becky’s Granddaughter |
| January 10 | Rebecca Hickson (deceased) | Aunt Becky |
| January 10 | Isaac Hickson Sr (deceased) | Uncle Ike (My dad) |
| January 14 | Tyrone Hickson | Vicki’s son, Uncle Thurman’s grandson |
| January 15 | Yaasir McLoyd | Yana’s son, Wayne’s grandson, Jean’s great-grandson, Aunt Ruth’s great-grandson |
| January 17 | Fay Lewis | Teddy’s wife, Tommie’s daughter-in-law, Aunt Laura’s granddaughter-in-law |
| January 27 | Joanna Jackson (deceased) | Aunt Mabel’s daughter |
| January 29 | Vickie Ann Bates (deceased) | Betty Jean’s daughter, Uncle Leroy’s granddaughter |
| January 29 | Abrei Taylor Mason | Kimm’s daughter, Debbie’s granddaughter, Uncle Ike’s great-granddaughter |
| January 31 | Thurman Hickson Jr. | Uncle Thurman’s son |
Anniversaries
| January 1, 2005 | Harold Newell and Vicki Hickson | Uncle Thurman’s daughter and son-in-law |
| January 9, 1926 | Perless Holman and Kate Truly Hickson | Aunt Kate and Uncle Perless |
| January 13, 1947 | Willie Moses Pryor and Rebecca Hickson | Aunt Becky and Uncle Willie |
As always, if I have missed a birthday or anniversary, please send me a note. That’s it for now, stay safe family! Love you all!
Yes! Charisse has always been a shining star in our family. She has always worked hard and has never complained. She and her brother were best friends forever!! I love Charisse very much and I thank God for her. My prayer for her is to have as much of a HAPPY BIRTHDAY as she can, under the circumstances, and may God richly Bless her forever and a day! Love, Mom.