Yep........it was in 1971......on this day.......that we began this journey......and what a journey it has been. SURE glad we can't see into the future.........even though most of this journey has been wonderful,.....there, as in anyone's Life, have been events that we would not want to experience again. And.....I would not have wanted to be able to see them coming into our lives. THIRTY-FIVE YEARS......and counting!!!!
Soooo, what did we do today/this evening?????? Well, to be truthful, we baby-sat Dr. Jeni's two little girls......while they went skiing. It was a very pleasant day.....they are really very easy to watch.......such happy and pleasant little ones!!!! Tonight????? Where did we dine????? Where else when baby-sitting.......... MCDONALD'S!!!!!!!! And, thinking back 35 years ago.....that was all we could have afforded in those days......hahaha!!! MY....times sure have changed!!!!
Today, I finished mowing/mulching the leaves in our yard....enjoying the warm sun and the blue skies. Then this afternoon, another former student dropped by and we chatted for way over an hour. She graduated from Northwestern University in the Chicago area, and is now an officer in the Marine Corps and is stationed in the San Diego area. During her high school years, she was a Drum Major for the band.....and a very, very good saxophonist!!!!!! I had not seen her since she graduated in 2000, so we had LOTS to discuss and chat about! She has spent one tour of duty in Iraq and is currently scheduled to return next summer. She also has a conference to attend in Bangkok, Thailand, next month......... It was great to see Lt. Autumn Swinford once again!!!
I neglected to mention that another student from that class dropped by prior to returning to Springfield a couple of days ago......Jaren Wenniger(sp?....been toooooo long). He has just returned from 10 days in Kuwait on a trip to learn more about the Middle East.......and to experience the Arabic language and culture there. He is working on his Master's Degree with emphasis on the Middle East relations, etc., etc. It is always interesting to chat with him as he has many fascinating stories about his experiences to discuss.
The Holidays are always wonderful as the doorbell is always ringing......and I never know just who will be standing there when I go to the door............soooooo many former students always drop by for an hour or two of catching-up chat. AND....I REALLY enjoy talking with them!!!!!
With all of the above........what more can I say, but.....
Life is GREAT........and I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!
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