Columbian-Progress from Columbia, Mississippi • Page 20

9 lu ThurnHy, Wruwy 2S, 1993 second family equals twice the blessing The Lowe Down Angela R. Low IVe written often about my family and how important they are to me. I haven't really mentioned my "second family," and I'd like to tell you about them. When James and I married five-and-a-half years ago, I gained a whole new set of relatives. I didn't think much about that at the time, but I do consider It a point of importance.

Getting along with the in-laws Is part of a marriage; most people don't want to admit It. but it's true nonetheless. I cannot complain about my second set of parents. They have treated me like a daughter, welcoming me Into their lives and home with a warmth and openness that can only come from a sincere heart. When I walk In their door, I am at home; just like I am when I'm at my parents.

WeVe never had any quarrels and I hope that record continues. My mother-in-law is a tiny lady with a heart that stretches further than the horizon. I've That's sad. Marriage means more than committing yourself to another individual. Like it or not.

that person has relatives that go with the deal too, to a certain extent anyway. If you have trouble with them, you may have trouble with the hubby or wife. Blood ties arc tough to sever. The important part is trying. I realize I'm very fortunate that I have a second family that loves me like their own daughter or sister.

It's equally Important to me that they know I love them too. Not because I married their son and brother, but because they have accepted me In spite of that fact. They consider me family and I feel the same of them. And that's the way it should be. Marriage is about two people coming together In love and committing themselves to that love forever.

It's also about becoming a new member of another family that should grow to be as important as your own. Marriage has been very good to me. I gained a husband, a mother, father and brother all in one day. Each of them has made my life a little richer, a little sweeter than it was before. That's what family is supposed to do.

Make life better during the good times, and help share the sorrow during the tough times. In this, I've been doubly blessed. this rare combination of thoughtfulness and humbleness that makes him sometimes quite a man, sometimes a very concentrated man. but always a man who weighs all sides of an issue. My mom-in-law has a special delight for porcelain dolls and tiny figurines and all things dainty.

I guess it's only fitting since she's such a dainty thing herself. Pop, as I call him, likes rising early in the morning and spending his rare moments of free time working on his house. Carpentry skills run In his family and he generally keeps his put to use. Now, my brother-in-law. He'll be 16 this year and I've seen some major changes in him.

He's got a lot of potential. Sports is his field of speciality and I know with the right amount of application, he can really excel. He's never been lacking in popularity and if things don't change, his mom and dad may have to get an unlisted number. I know adjusting to a new family takes time. But it also takes willingness on both sides to make the adjustment a successful one.

Too many times I've heard of couples who can't get along with their respective inlaws for one reason or another. Some are valid, some are simply excuses because neither side is willing to put forth any amount of effort. never met anyone as loving, giving and gentle as the woman who IVe grown to consider to be my second mom. She's always willing to listen and never falls to give me encouragement when I'm feeling a little uncertain of myself. But then, moms do that.

My father-in-law is a big. solid guy with a very unique sense of humor. He probably doesn't realize how good he Is with people and how often he makes them smile. He has ENTIRE STOCK Spring Dresses Dressy Coordinates I A Bascom becomes member of "royal cowboy" society Hall of Fame cowboy and rodeo champion Earl Bascom, formerly of Columbia, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts of London, England. A cowboy of royal ancestry, Bascom is an internationally-known sculptor and artist, and a direct descendant of King Edward III of England.

One of the top all-around cowboys during his rodeo career that stretched from 1916 to 1940. Bascom is known in rodeo history as the designer and maker of the first one-hand bareback rigging back in 1924. This bareback rigging design is now used world-wide at all professional stampedes and rodeos. Born in 1906, Bascom came to Columbia from Canada in 1935 to put on Mississippi's first rodeo. He married Nadine Diffey, of Columbia, in 1937.

Bascom now works in his art studio on his ranch in Vlctorville, Calif. Over the years. Bascom has worked in Hollywood western movies and with Roy Rogers in television commercials for the Roy Rogers Restaurants. Bascom is the first Mississippi cowboy ever honored with fellowship in the prestigious Royal Society since its beginning some 240 years ago in 1754. Juniors'Misses Plus Sizes TuaIi Dam Din Buy Early your CATO Charge or LAYAWAY NOW for SPRING! 'Young at Heart' group enjoys meal and auction on Feb.

9 The Improve Baptist Church's Young at Heart Club held its monthly meeting and an auction in the Improve Activity Center on Feb. 9. 1993. Thirty-nine people enjoyed a meal of stew, crackers, cracklin bread, broccoli bread and desserts. The decorations carried a heart theme, and the center was decorated by Tommye Williams, Helyn Watts.

Bobbie Geverd, Sue Watts and Vema Lois Moree. Ersele Brasell gave the devotional and prayer before the meal. She also read a poem entitled, "Count Your Gains and Not Your Losses." After the meal, L.L. Autry auctioned off many beautiful and useful gifts made by members of the club. The proceeds will go toward the purchase of kitchen utensils.

Those attending besides those already mentioned were: Mrs. L.L. Autry, Bro. and Mrs. B.

Alfred Jones, Mr. and Calvin Watts, Mr. and Mrs. John Brasell, Mr. and Mrs.

Bob Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Vertis Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Burley Moree, Hilda Hasson, Eula Watts; Eleanor Morris, Mary K.

Byrd, Sadie Petty, Harry Williams. John Hasson. Larry Petty. Kathy Turnage, Adelaide Powell, Velma Stringer, Fannie Lou Watts, Robert Burt, CM. Brewer, Vercy Pierce, Velma K.

Boyd. Cecil Hutson, Toxie Loftin, Betty Cook and Mattie McDowell. BONAFIDE BARGAINS! Mae Don Sanders chosen ROM HONEST VALUESI SAVE! i 1 rm i a a i rrmv 4 1 Mrs. Mae Don Sanders was selected Resident of the Month at Heritage Manor for the month of February. She was born June 29, 1920.

in Lamar County to Martin Van Buran and Hat-tie C. Bounds. She was raised on a farm with eight brothers and sisters. She married Oscar Sanders, who is now deceased, and had many happy years together. She is of the Baptist faith and loves to quilt and visit.

She has many friends and relatives who visit her. Mrs. Sanders came to live at Heritage Manor on April 28, 1992. "I love it here, and I plan on staying here a long time," she said. Mrs.

Sanders is a pleasure to have, according to staff members. She wakes with a smile on her face every morning and carries it all day. 1 DOUBLE WIDE HOMES NEW AND USED OVER 200 MODELS IN STOCK. FINANCING AVAILABLE. n-y -Atpm American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR VOURLIFE i V.V.V, Ik-'? AMERICAN ti is it it a hi it CANCER Mrs.

Mae Don Sanders Can't Get Cable? What's Wrong With Me? IT TO" PRIME, March 3 12:00 noon MS Power Company Meeting Room 501 Broad Street Columbia Glenda ScaUorn, MD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects a child's whole family. Learn to identify ADHD and how to cope with and treat the disorder. 1 Expanding Your Entertainment Horizons 4 Foot Dish $350 INSTALLED AND THEN $1.00 A DAY 500 movies a month -Today's top hits and MGM classics. Thousands of live sporting events each year including full season baseball action. NHL Hockey, NBA Basketball, College Football and Basketball plus the hottest boxing matches.

World-class wrestling and more. Hundreds of hours of children's entertainment Three hours of Disney programming each day, Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers plus educational programs and cartoons. 1-800-280-STAR I harter Counseling Center of You can make a reservation for yourself and a friend or co-worker by calling 582-9439 or 1-800-489-9439 by March 2 at 5:00. 1-800-825-2228 (after hours) i Hattiesburg is sponsoring informal lunches where topics of interest are discussed.

Beverages CHARTER COUNSELING CENTER PRIMEStW Expanding Your Entertainment Horizons A SERVICE OF and dessert are furnished so bring a brown bag lunch. There is no charge 805 W. Pine Street, Suite A Hattiesburg, MS 59401 A CHARTER HOSPITAL OF JACKSON AFFILIATE Standard Sizs Dish RIMESTAR DISH Cox Cable.