by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 25, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in California and ended up in Mississippi with my husband about a year ago because it was cheaper to live here. I found a great job, but the pay is low and I have been struggling ever since. I drive 300 miles a week to and from work. Gas is so expensive. I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 19, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I turned 85 in March, and they had Hilry Trawick day in Andalusia. I’ve lived here all of my life. My mother and father divorced when I was a baby. Mama worked in the hospital, the cafes, and in people’s houses. Those were the only jobs she could get back then....
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 18, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I am circling Selma and covering it in prayer. Today is my first walk on my tenth coverage of every street and house. It’s roughly 250 miles per trip and it takes about six months. I pray for every home, and that God will bring salvation and give them hope. Our...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 12, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“We live in a world that can be mean and hateful, and negative. I wanted to do random acts of kindness, so I started giving out Happies to let people know they are loved. I was born in Starkville. My dad worked with plant pathology at Mississippi State. We were poor,...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 5, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“This is my dog Rudee. He goes everywhere with me. I get to be a clown with Patch Adams in hospitals, prisons, and orphanages. He goes on clown trips around the world, so I emailed his team and got to go. He didn’t use a phone, he wrote letters. He gets...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 4, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“People call me Rake Man. I grew up in Yazoo City. Ever since I was about 13, I liked to help in yards and keep nature looking right. I try to rake where I can and help with people’s yards. I like to meet people and see how life is treating them. My mom...
