This week I tell you about an honor award for Bob and the end of an era at Burrows.
Last Friday we were invited to the Christmas party and award ceremony for Bahamas Wellness Center held at the Cancer Society building in Palmetto Point. I already knew that Bob was going to be given an award but of course I was sworn to secrecy ! The Foundational Award was presented to Bob by Dr Arlington Lightbourn and it was a complete surprise to Bob. It was awarded –
” In heartfelt recognition of your unwavering support, dedication and commitment to Bahamas Wellness from its very inception. Your steadfast contributions have been instrumental in shaping our journey and success ”
I was very proud of Bob and loved that his determination to making sure this venture succeeded was publicly recognized. He made a lovely acceptance speech – brief but humorous as is his way and then seemed in shock for most of the rest of the night …. We enjoyed a delicious multi course meal and had a lovely evening. Also receiving awards were Jackie Gibson, Michele Johnson and Diane Philips from Nassau. Diane has done as huge amount to ensure the continuing success of Bahamas Wellness and is a wonderful philanthropic person. We were sitting at the same table and had a lovely time with them.
There were plenty of awards given to various members of staff at BW and everybody was in a real state of gratitude and thankfulness for such excellence here in Eleuthera. It was a lovely start to the Christmas holidays ……
And now to the end of an era with the closing of Burrows Foodmarket. The official closing day is Monday 30th December but I doubt that there will be anything left to sell – given the bareness of the shelves yesterday ! It will mean a new path for Susan and her husband Teddy who runs the liquor store adjoining the foodstore – and a very well deserved retirement for Kathy Burrows. They have had the store for over 20 years – it was here when we first moved to Eleuthera – and prior to the current location they were already trading in different premises.
We all say a huge thank you for the service they have provided for all those years and wish them well in the future.
I hope that you all enjoyed the holiday in your own way – whether that was a quiet contemplative time or with a group of friends and family. It was a quiet time at Sprawling Towers – we enjoyed a lunch at The Potlatch Club and it was a delight to be there. The staff are so kind and attentive and made sure our meal was very enjoyable.
On Boxing Night we went down to Cupid’s Cay to a bonfire party that Dan and Larry threw. Everybody bought a contribution to a potluck supper which was a real success. Catching up with people that we hadn’t seen for a while as well as people we had only recently seen was a joy – a good time was had by all !
And so dear friends I wish you all a Happy New Year – let’s hope that it brings some joy, and the courage we all need to face the inevitable blips and glitches that get thrown at us from time to time.
I thank you all for your loyalty in regularly reading my weekly musings and hope that we will all continue with the unfolding story of life in Eleuthera !
14 thoughts on “Honor for Bob and the End of an Era at Burrows”
The Colman’s dedication, commitment and support to the community is well documented. A well deserved honour for Bob. You are respected and appreciated.
That is very kind of you Andrew – and much appreciated. Wishing you and Jane a very Happy New Year …..
You both have been such important supporters, in many ways, of the people of Eleuthra and Governor’s Harbour.
Thank you Cynthia – it is important to care for the communities we are a part of…..
Best wishes for the New Year to you, friends in Eleuthera and to your readers too, Kathy! The tributes, celebrations, feasting and gatherings are splendid, warm our hearts and put smiles on our faces. Your blog is a terrific source of goings on otherwise unkonwn to us. Thanks. Cheers.
LD
Xo
Thank you so much – and wishing you both a healthy New Year x
Hi Kathy . My sister Susan and I were sad to hear about the closure of Burrows Foodstore in GH . When we rented Bird Point House now Pineapple Fields in July 1969 Kathy’s mother in law cooked for us and was so kind and helpful as has Kathy Burrows been over our past 17 years in Eleuthera . We will miss her presence and fun chats behind the desk and wish her a very happy retirement ..
That’s lovely to hear about – thank you …..
Lots of love to you both for Christmas and the new year and congratulations on the award what wonderful news Xxxx
Thank you Nicola – we hope that you have had a good Christmas and wish you a very Happy new Year – love to all xxx
Thank you Kathy for this heartfelt email and all the new news. What a great acknowledgment for Bob, and truly for you as well because you two make a great team. Win win for you both and the community! It really does seem like a supportive community too . I know this is what keeps my hubby and me returning to the lovely island of Eleuthera . It is so very welcoming .
Wishing all the very best for Bob Kathy and everyone of us who reads this great Blog .Thanks for this connection Kathy !!!xo
Wendy
Thank you Wendy – lovely words and much appreciated ….
God bless you all ! Stay blessed in 2025
Hope to see you soon ❤️
Thank you Leon – hope to see you soon too…..