Today we commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, bringing freedom to the last remaining enslaved people in the Confederacy.
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, and reflect on our continued work to build a more just and equitable nation.
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| Spring forward tonight - March 9th |
https://www.earthcam.com/usa/louisiana/neworleans/bourbonstreet/?cam=bourbonstreet
Earthcam - New Orleans
"Faith is not hindered by delays. It is built by them." Pastor Rich
"When you understand that God is never late, you wait differently." Quinn Kelly (shared by Rikki)
"Just because you're afraid doesn't get you off the hook from obeying God." - Joyce Meyer (Rikki)
"The stories we tell ourselves about other people are up to us." - YouVersion (Rikki)
"Change will only occur when the fear of staying the same is greater than the fear of change" - Tony Robbins (Rikki)
Family Links Below:
https://www.zola.com/wedding/oddanswer/registry (link for Wynton & Ashley's Registry)
(Kenan's Link below)
Here is the website stayfresh.co (candles)
Here is a 20% OFF code, specifically for the Bell Family.Promo Code: BELLFAM100% all-natural soy wax candles hand poured into 100% recycled glass. 8 total scents available in 2 sizes: 10 oz. and 4.4 ozPlease share the link with any candle lovers in your extended families also.Thanks! Kenan
Kenan - Stay Fresh Radio 01 (music)
Macellina & Wayne Odd's Registry Link for King Lynnox
Baby Registry: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/macellina-amonoo-wayne-odd-february-2025-sacramento/2RE7PZYUC259N
https://www.punkkidsfilm.com/ (Available on Amazon Prime starring Wynton Odd)
(Click here) for Macellina's Book
Vet Day Meals
https://www.aol.com/finance/heres-where-veterans-free-meals-210000964.html
Veterans Day Deals
Veterans Month Events
Team Exchange is deeply grateful for your sacrifices. Thank you for doing your part to make our military communities great places to work and live every time you shop your Exchange. It is truly
a privilege to serve heroes like you.
Veteran For Life!
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Director/CEO
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| Quotes Below: "Happiness is an inside job." - Pastor Keion Henderson (shared by Rikki) "Isn’t it kind of silly to think that tearing someone else down builds you up? Sean Covey (shared by Billie) |
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| Scriptures Below: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NLT) |
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| News Below: January 15, 2024 WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch, sleet accumulations of around 1/2 of an inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Expires in 6 hr. Last updated 2 hours ago Hospitals-states-reinstating-mask-requirements/story?id=106029939 (from Wallace) https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliaries/persistent-cough-not-covid-7596758 (from Wallace) https://news.yahoo.com/viral-social-media-post-claims-045511438.html?guccounter=1 (from Wallace) Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EeLwZHeH5o&ab_channel=OfficialMississippiMassChoir (They Got The Word) |
Feel free to contact Charisse to support Restored By His Grace. Amazon link no longer applies.
(Kenan's Link below)
Here is the website stayfresh.co
Here is a 20% OFF code, specifically for the Bell Family.Promo Code: BELLFAM100% all-natural soy wax candles hand poured into 100% recycled glass. 8 total scents available in 2 sizes: 10 oz. and 4.4 ozPlease share the link with any candle lovers in your extended families also.Thanks! Kenan
https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2020/01/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day.html
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/pres-biden-visits-atlanta/85-bfa16d47-c253-4c4c-b55e-008cf79c3168 (President Biden's Speech at Dr. King's Church on Sunday, Jan 15th)
https://blog.fold3.com/75th-anniversary-of-the-first-veterans-day-celebration-and-free-access-to-fold3/?utm_source=TMIH&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=TMIH-Nov-2022 (Veterans Day is 75 years old)
| Dear fellow member, |
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| For 100 years, the great achievements of those who have proudly served in our armed forces have inspired USAA employees to serve our members with excellence, care and compassion. Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage and fortitude of countless Americans who have served our Nation’s flag. |
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| It’s with a deep and shared sense of honor that we salute all our veterans – today and every day. Honor a veteran in your life by writing a “V” on your palm with the initials of that person, then share a picture featuring it on social media. Learn how at usaa.com/veteransday #VisforVeteran. |
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| Each set of initials is a story – a person who sacrificed to serve and protect others. Share their stories so we ensure future generations appreciate their service. |
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| Thank you for your family’s service and for your USAA membership. |
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| Wayne Peacock |
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| USAA President & CEO |
As we honor our veterans for their sacrifice, Congress must also follow through on the commitment our nation made to them when they first entered the service. I will continue working to advance legislation that ensures our veterans receive the benefits, health care, and recognition they have earned and deserve.
Sincerely,
John Garamendi
Member of Congress
https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2021/11/happy-veterans-day.html (Link shows Our family members who have served. Currently serving is Tavion Beasley)
"Become good at being uncomfortable." Tommy Bryson
Below: Quotes from Wallace
•Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the nation at 450 feet.
•The Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans is the largest enclosed stadium in the world.
•The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest over-water bridge in the world at 23.87 miles.
•Louisiana's 6.5 million acres of wetlands are the greatest wetland area in America.
•The oldest city in the Louisiana Purchase Territory is Natchitoches, Louisiana founded in 1714.
•The first bottler of Coca-Cola, Joseph Biedenharn, lived in Monroe, Louisiana and was one of the founders of Delta Air Lines, initially called Delta Air Service.
•Delta Airlines got its start in Monroe, Louisiana when County Agent, C.E. Woolman, decided to try dusting the Boll weevil that was destroying the cotton crops in the Mississippi River Delta from an airplane. It was the first crop dusting service in the world.
•Baton Rouge was the site of the only American Revolution battle outside the original 13 colonies.
•The formal transfer of the Louisiana Purchase was made at the Cabildo building in New Orleans on December 20, 1803.
•The staircase at Chrétien Point, in Sunset, Louisiana was copied for Tara in "Gone with the Wind."
•Louisiana is the No. 1 producer of crawfish, alligators and shallots in America .
•Louisiana produces 24 percent of the nation's salt, the most in America .
•Much of the world's food, coffee and oil pass through the Port of New Orleans .
•Tabasco, a Louisiana product, holds the second oldest food trademark in the U.S. Patent Office.
•Steen's Syrup Mill in Abbeville, Louisiana is the world's largest syrup plant producing sugar cane syrup.
•America 's oldest rice mill is in New Iberia, Louisiana at KONRIKO Co.
•The International Joke Telling Contest is held annually in Opelousas, Louisiana .
•LSU (The Ole War Skule) in Baton Rouge has the distinction of contributing the most officers to WW II after the U.S. military academies.
•The Louisiana Hayride radio show helped Hank Williams, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash achieve stardom. It was broadcast from KWKH Radio in Shreveport, Louisiana from 1948 to 1960.
•The term Uncle Sam was coined on the wharves of New Orleans before Louisiana was a U.S. territory as goods labeled U.S. were from "Uncle Sam."
•The game of craps was invented in New Orleans in 1813 as betting was common activity on the wharves.
•When states had their own currency, the Louisiana Dix (French for ten) was a favored currency for trade. English speakers called them Dixies and coined the term Dixieland.
•New Orleans is the home of the oldest pharmacy in America at 514 Chartres Street in the French Quarter. These early medical mixtures became known as cocktails (guess they were good for what ails ya?), coining yet another term.
•New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz, the only true American art form.
Jazz gave birth to the Blues and Rock and Roll music.
Bon Temps! (shared by Wallace)
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Here's Your Tip... 3 dangers to your health.
If you're like most people, you probably use aluminum foil regularly in your kitchen, and probably have never questioned whether it can cause possible harm to your health... well, today's article from my friends at The Alternative Daily shows you at least 3 reasons why aluminum foil should be avoided and how it can harm your health... 3 dangers to your health of using Aluminum foil (please share this important article with friends too by fwding them this email)
People Who Brush Their Teeth Like This Are 2X More Likely To Get Alzheimer's
Even doctors were alarmed by this discovery...
They just couldn't believe a lot of Alzheimer's sufferers had this daily habit in common...
And yes, as scary as it sounds...
It's been medically shown that anyone who does this for more than 21 days risks severe memory loss...
Find all about it here:
Daily Habit Accelerates Alzheimer's By 73%...
Shared by Wallace from Change That Up
Here is the website stayfresh.coHere is a 20% OFF code, specifically for the Bell Family.Promo Code: BELLFAM100% all-natural soy wax candles hand poured into 100% recycled glass. 8 total scents available in 2 sizes: 10 oz. and 4.4 ozPlease share the link with any candle lovers in your extended families also.Thanks! Kenan
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