Bonita Walker is a one-woman welcoming committee.
Walker, a volunteer with one of the fire departments in Marshall County, has manned the checkpoint station at two recent tragedies. I met her Friday at the entrance to Old Liberty Road in Hardin as I waited for news about the plane crash. As rescue workers, police, firefighters and other helpers emerged from the scene, she offered a hug and even a kiss. But most of all, she gave them a smile at a time when smiles weren't exactly plentiful. These scenes are quite often unpleasant for all involved. A smile, a hug or a kiss certainly seems appreciated.
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- As a child in west Tennessee, I didn't miss too many opportunities to spend time in the kitchen with my grandmother. She never measured and rarely wrote down the ingredients with instructions. Although my time now is limited with a full-time job, graduate school and a family, I still find time to enjoy cooking and sharing recipes with friends and family.
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You never know when that smile will make another person believe that the day is worthwhile. It has made the world go better for me, it is a part of God's plan for me, I believe. Thank you for your kind words and may God bless you in many ways and may my smile help you in your path in the future. Bonita
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