Deborah Bryant

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.