8 Years Ago

Most people who remember the events of 9/11/01 can't help but reflect upon that tragic day for all Americans. We, the most powerful and most protected people on earth, had been attacked. That was unthinkable, but it happened. I was new at Huntingdon High School (in Tennessee) that year. When the news came on about was was happening in New York, I was in the Media Center with my new friend, Elizabeth Lott. She and I stood together and cried together as we watched the horror unfold. Just as all Americans seemed to pull closer together, Elizabeth and I formed a bond of friendship that has grown stronger with each passing year. I am reminded that amidst the tragedies of life there is a peace that comes with knowing that you have someone you can count on no matter what happens. God bless America and God bless my friend, Elizabeth Lott.

Early Morning Hilarity

If laughter really is the best medicine, (as the old saying goes) my teacher friend, Penny, and I got a major dose this morning during class change. One of my students, who is about the size of John, jumped back from her locker, hopped up on a stack of books, and started screaming "cock-a-roach! cock-a-roach! There's a cock-a-roach in my locker!" That in itself was hilarious but to add to the drama, one of the other girls said "You bringing yo family to school?". On the next class change the "cock-a-roach" reappeared and after screams from half the girls in the hallway, one of the girls said "they need to "investigate" this school. I'm not sure invesitgating the school would do any good, but what she really meant was "exterminate". Penny and I have laughed until we cried. It is one of the funniest scenarios we have experienced thus far this year. Stay tuned for more stories from the halls of South Girard School!

Giving Birth--April 2009

I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog! Four months of inactivity is a very long time--so long, that the title may lead one to believe that I really did physically give birth! Oh no no no! I would be in the Guiness World Book of Records on that one! I'm almost 61! John and I did become parents to our oldest Grandchild, Jayde, who came to live with us at the end of April. We are so happy to have her--she is a joy. However, we had forgotten how much energy it takes to raise a teen! School activities! Church activities! Friend activities! Boys! Homework! Seminary! Driver's license! ACT! Graduation Exams! Clothes! Whew! I can hardly catch my breath! Anyway, she is helping to keep us young and we are having fun with our girl, Jayder Tater Head, aka Tootsie Roll, aka the Roll, aka Jaydie Sue Sutton Button!