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Pay It Forward, Helping My Friend Prepare for an Open House
My good friend, Pat Wilks, is moving to Mississippi. Since her husband has recovered from an illness, and she has closed her Forget-Me-Not Christian Book Store, they are trying to save money by selling their home...a For Sale by Owner.
Her husband and brother in-law moved most of their belongings to Mississippi. Pat is such a good person. This year has been really hard for her, closing and packing up her store, her house and being the care taker for her elderly parents. She needed some help in preparing her home for an open house. So last week, we moved what was left inside and outside into the storage shed. While Pat finished vacuuming, I took photos for a YouTube video. I helped her complete an open house flyer, and completed the below video of the house.
If you know of anyone interested in this house, please let me know. Pat is anxious to join her husband and to complete the tasks of unpacking and decorating their new home in Mississippi. Paying it forward for my friend is the least I could do to help make her move easier and less costly.
Announcing the opening of the newest store in Peterstown, WV, “Forget-Me-Not” Christian Books and Gifts, located at 204 Market Street. The store officially opened for business on July 9, 2010!
But, the grand opening was held on July 23 with the Peterstown Mayor, Scott K. Boggess, joining the Wilks in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The store is owned by Joe and Pat Wilks who reside in the McKenzie-Ellison Edition just outside of Peterstown.They moved here last May from southern Mississippiwhere they lived for 27 years.Pat’s husband, Joe, is retired and loves to bass fish in the New River. He previously owned and operated an import-automotive shop for over 25 years.
Pat wanted to move back to her West Virginia roots, and to be closer to her parents and assist in their care, and also to be closer to Joe's two sons living in Northern Virginia.
Pat is the manager of “Forget-Me-Not” Christian Books and Giftsand this has been a dream come-true desire of her heart for several years.Pat says "God gave me the name of the store one evening while baking brownies helping her sister with a flea market sale—she looked up at the Lord’s supper picture, He whispered “Do this in Remembrance of Me” “Forget-Me-Not”. "Pat thought she would remember--when and if--God blessed her to open a Bible bookstore whereby, it would be named “Forget-Me-Not”!”
In February, 2010, Pat acquired a building to open her store. One evening as she was trying to think of a name for the store— she spoke to the Lord and asked him to help her with the name because it is really “His” store—then that same still voice whispered “Forget-Me-Not” so the rest is history.Pat wants people to know that it is Christ who we are “NOT” to Forget—and she will stress that in the everyday operation of the store’s business.Pat stated, "I am so blessed and thankful that we can do this for HIM, and at the same time, provide a service and inspiration to this beautiful area!"
Christian Books and Gifts
Great selection of Bibles in King James, New King James, New International Version, the “Go Bible” in KJV and the Franklin Holy Bible (small scroll-type Bible) in KJV and NIV; as well as, an assortment of children’s Bibles and gift-type Bibles.
A variety of DVD’s for family and children, CD’s in southern gospel, country gospel, bluegrass, and some contemporary both in listening and soundtracks.
“Leanin’Tree” greeting cards, communion items, church material, pastoral literature, and a good stock of christian-living, prophesy, research/theology/fiction novels (Karen Kingsbury, Beverly Lewis, and many others).
An assortment of gifts including framed religious art work and a variety of religious plaques, Bradford Exchange gifts in Thomas Kinkade and other items, Fenton Art Glass, and Tiffany Lamps.
Pat's sister, Gloria Domina, will be assisting in the store and is the floral/craft designer, and we will be happy to take special requests for arrangements/ baskets/or other gifts.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop in and say "hello" to Pat at “Forget-Me-Not” Christian Books and Gifts, she is truly an inspiration to this community and a joy to be around. Pat is not only a good Christian, but a dear friend and once you meet Pat....you will not forget her. I wish Pat all the success.
If I can assist you in any way with your real estate needs, please feel free to contact me by phone at (304) 520-2133, email, or visit my website. Licensed in West Virginia and Virginia.
The James Monroe Marching Band is a local school from Monroe County has picked up a few awards while in Miami for the Orange Bowl. The Jame Monroe Marching Band won first place in the Junior Orange Bowl Parade. The Percussion and Color Guard also won first place honors. The band also won first place in Class A in the field category and lost Grand Champion by only a third of a point. Thursday they performed with the other bands during the Orange Bowl's half-time show. The parents and friend raised money for the band to go to Miami for the Orange Bowl what a treat for the kids from Monroe County. The school spirit there is unbelievable for the games or anything that they do in the area. It is so great that the community supports them.
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