What a wonderful day I had touring an American made family company who has been in business for “92” years!!! Thank you to all those at Taylor Machinery. Rose Boxx, Lex Taylor, Robert Taylor, all the tour guides, employees, and everyone who made this such an exciting day!
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Deborah Bryant
@FirstLady_MS
I enjoy serving the people of Mississippi. Founder of the (H.O.M.E.) initiative which focuses on healthcare, outdoors, mansion, and education. Love our state!
Jackson, MSJoined January 2015
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What an awesome day I had yesterday! I had the privilege to meet Julie Boit, a nurse practitioner, who lives in Kenya and has created a community of compassion. We visited the Batson's Children Hospital and the Kids Kastle in Canton, a beautiful facility.
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I enjoyed the opportunity to speak to the Harrison County Republican Women, Dr. Mary Graham, and other staff at the MS Gulf Coast Community College, and members of the MS Federation of Republican Women on Monday. Thank you all for the warm welcome and fellowship.
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of welcoming the attendees to the 3rd Annual MS Suicide Prevention Symposium which was held at the Jackson Marriott. We can fight suicide by Shattering the Silence because Suicide is the secret you shouldn't keep.
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Yesterday I had the awesome privilege to tour and read to the children at Personal Pediatric Care – A Day Health Center for Medically Fragile children in McComb, MS. You ALL have a special place in my heart and prayers.
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I was honored to FINALLY host the Garden Club ladies for lunch today as a thank you to them for the work they have done with the beautiful cutting garden at the Mansion and for their generous contributions throughout the years to the Mansion Foundation Landscape Fund.
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Recently, I got the opportunity to visit with some of our precious veterans at Jackson Veterans Home. It was an added pleasure to see Stacey Pickering, former State Auditor, now Head of MS Veterans Affairs Board.
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Neshoba County Fair was HOT but the fellowship was well worth it! "Thank you" to all who provided lunch and dinner. A great day filled with fun times and Mississippi's most hospitable people.
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So enjoyed attending and speaking at the Miss Hospitality Farewell Brunch in Hattiesburg. They honored me with the Women of Distinction Award. Each of these beautiful ladies deserve an award for their role in representing their counties and our wonderful state.
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Thank you to The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma for hosting us today. We can’t wait to follow in your footsteps offering quality care to medically fragile children in Mississippi.
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Thanks to Martha House for inviting me to speak at the Madison the City Chamber of Commerce Women Connect meeting. I was elated to receive a beautiful floral arrangement provided by Soiree Gifts and Floral. I also have to thank Bonefish Grill for a delicious meal.
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Today was an extremely fun day to be First Lady of Mississippi. I got to ride in a COBRA as part of the Run for the Wall festivities. Phil and I cherish being a part of this special recognition for our veterans every year. We can never thank our veterans enough.
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It was so special to share my work with the Mississippi Center for Medically Fragile Children with my church family. Thank you to the UMW group at St. Mark's United Methodist Church for allowing me this opportunity and for your generous donation to the facility.
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I had the privilege of hosting a group of GREAT American heroes at the Governor's Mansion as part of the Trail of Honor festivities. How can we ever thank our veterans enough for their bravery and sacrifices?!? We love to see groups supporting our veterans at this annual event.
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I read to a pre-K class at Nora Davis Magnet School and got lots of wonderful hugs.
It is evident that the entire community is doing its part to make sure these students succeed.
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It was totally worth waiting to greet Kyle Petty's Charity Ride at the Love's Travel Stop in Magee. His father, Richard Petty, and football superstar, Herschel Walker, were also there. The Kyle Petty Charity Ride has been benefiting Victory Junction for 25 years.
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It was an honor to be a part of the Project SEARCH ceremony at New Summit School. Eight students will be learning how to transition from school to the workplace at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center through an internship program their senior year.
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What a joy it was to have Deasia painting in the garden again! She said being in the sun and feeling its warmth makes her think of God's warmth. Thanks to Krista Phillips, DeAnna Backel, Christen Harville, Susan Anand, and Teresa Fink for making today extra special.
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"Love one another. Just as I have loved you." - John 13:34
We celebrated National Day of Prayer at the Capitol on Thursday. We will continue to pray daily for our military, family, church, government, business, education and media.
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I loved meeting Mrs. Mississippi Kim Mettetal and her beautiful daughter today. Her platform to bring awareness for more inclusiveness for children and adults speaks to my heart. She is a wonderful representative of our state and the kindness of our people.
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I saw this amazing cross in Batesville and had to share. What an awesome reminder of our precious freedom of religion and our risen Savior!
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Thank you to Community Bank and the Southaven Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak at their Women in Business luncheon. I was blown away by the wisdom shared by the panelists, who were local business women. I appreciate all they do for their community.
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It was an honor being recognized by the Jackson County Republican Women along with Robin Robinson, Mary Graham,PhD, and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.I can't believe I was among these amazing women.Mississippi is blessed to have such great women leading the way for future generations.
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I just learned about another incredible event for disabled individuals - Horses for Handicapped Mississippi. Participants from over 30 counties, 90 schools, development centers, and regional centers come out for a day of horseback riding, wagon rides, and a petting zoo.
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Thanks so much Hannah Mason for inviting me to join her when she delivered books collected by the College Republicans to Brookhaven Christian Academy. These students were so polite and fun!
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I always look forward to receiving the annual MS Egg Marketing Board's hand-painted eggs for Easter. This is the third year Seedsters have provided seven beautifully painted eggs.
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Congratulations to all of the honorees at today's Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) awards ceremony. We have so many people to be thankful for in our state.
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Phil and I were incredibly honored to host the Zeta Mississippi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators. This group of ladies have not only committed their lives to educating our children, but also to promoting the profession of teaching.
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Phil and I are so proud of this group of teenagers who are leading their peers to make healthy choices. Thanks to Families First for Mississippi and the Mississippi Department of Human Services for giving these students the tools they need to live long, healthy lives.
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I toured the preschool at Willowood Development Center and all I can say is, "WOW!" The love, care, and education children receive here is second to none. Thanks to Mr. Kenny Scianna and Mr. Curt Alford for the invitation.
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OMG! I had so much fun at Touch-A-Truck this morning. First, I got read one of my favorite books ("The Day the Crayons Quit") to a group of bright and precious children. Then I got to check out the TRUCKS! If you haven't made plans to go tomorrow, it's a MUST!
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Last year, Katie and I spoke to the Highland Elementary Girls With a Purpose group. I am so excited they were able to tour the Mississippi Governor's Mansion. These young ladies are learning how they can be a part of the positive story we have to tell the rest of the nation.
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I had the honor and privilege of being a part of the American Cancer Society's ribbon cutting at the Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge this morning. I thank everyone who helped build this place of comfort and hope.
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Welcome home!!! We are so grateful to you and your families. God bless you, the United States of America, and the great State of Mississippi.
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Loved meeting with the members of the Jason Crabb Band today. They truly have a heart for the Lord, and we are honored they want to share His message in Mississippi.
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We had the pleasure of hosting the second Mississippi National Guard Tea this Saturday. The children (and adults) looked so precious in their hats, gloves and pretty dresses. Everyone loved the delicious treats. I hope this tradition will continue for many more years.
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Thanks to Dr. Clay Hays and Stacey Jordan for allowing me to share information about the Mississippi Center for Medically Fragile Children at the LeFleur East Summit. We are very excited to be a part of this wonderful district. I loved hearing about all of the positive things.
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I always love hosting the Rankin County Chamber Adult Leadership class at the Governor's Mansion. I am especially proud of this "Krewe" and the outstanding job they did with Krewe de Roux last weekend. They are setting a great example for future classes.
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Thanks to the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women for honoring me today at their annual luncheon. What a wonderful group of friends! I can't thank each of them enough for their tireless efforts to maintain strong, conservative values in our state. I love you ladies!
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The airdrop at Camp Kamassa was soooo awesome! Thanks to the IRT program for continuing to make this camp for disabled children and adults a reality. You all are amazing!
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