This past week, I got to travel to visit with my Mom, my brother and several of my cousins in West Virginia. My daughters and I had so much fun. We have missed family so much. My Mom, brother and cousins always make things so interesting. Lunch with cousin Patty was a blast. We shared with my daughters lots of stories about when we were younger and about fun times with our Grandma & Grandpa.
We also spent a day in Ky. and visited with dear friends who are practically family. We have known them since the early 70's. It was so good reminiscing with them. I had forgotten half of the things that we did together. But one memory lead to another and we had so many laughs while making new memories. I love my family and friends.
Our last stop was in Tn. to visit with my high school German teacher. Oh how I love this sweet friend who is also a sister in Christ. We had not seen each other since 1976. But, we picked right up where we had left off. As if no time had passed in between. There was a little catching up to do, but we have stayed in touch via letters, Christmas cards and phone calls. I shared with her, a few things that she didn't know. She was such an inspiration to me when I was in high school. I really didn't like school very much before she became my teacher and had asked my Mom just before school started if I could drop out when I turned sixteen. My Mom had told me that she would think about it but to please give my Jr. year a chance, that things might be different that year. I don't think either one of us knew how different things would be. Ms. Dee was such a fun teacher and such a kindred spirit that in her classroom I learned to have a love for learning. I wish every student in the world a teacher so wonderful.
We are home again now and getting back into our routine. I miss everyone again already, but I will carry the wonderful memories with me until our next visit.
Love and Blessings to All ~S~
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