Our pastor teaches a class called Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby on Sunday nights. We've been taking the class this fall. Sunday night he mentioned to us that he wouldn't be there next Sunday because he would be out of town in Savannah at his 45th High School Reunion.
It just so happens that a lady named Paula Deen was in his graduating class and has invited the class of '55 to her house for the reunion. How cool is that? I asked if she would be cooking for all of them. (The class had about 360 graduates and about 140 are planning to attend). Pastor Bill said he wasn't sure, but he was definitely bringing extra blood pressure medicine since he knew the food would be amazing. They are also going to eat at Lady & Sons (her restaurant) and Uncle Bubba's (her brother's restaurant). Now you know that is going to be some great food!
Paula's (maiden name Hiers) story is very interesting. She was living in Savannah with her two sons and was recently divorced with only $200 to her name. She struggled with agoraphobia (fear of being out in public places), but was a great Southern cook so she would cook lunches at her home then have her sons deliver them to businesses in the neighborhood. She outgrew her home business and started working at a hotel restaurant before opening her now famous Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah. Then came the cookbooks and television appearances and tv shows. I'd say she overcame her agoraphobia.
Kevin asked Pastor Bill to find out what grade she made in Home Ec in high school.
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