Debbie Duckworth

Polaroids fade and memories do too, but I'll always have memories of summers at home.  Debbie Duckworth was my neighbor friend in our second house.  She was the only girl in a family of 7 or so boys. . . and there wasn't anything she couldn't do.  I remember walking the tracks and riding bikes.  My sister Terry, Debbie & I would ride her horse Queenie.  Queenie was a huge work horse and we all 3 would fit on her at the same time.  Queenie was such a good horse that looked like a buffalo.  We played board games and swam in the pool.  I once cut Debbie's hair when she was a varsity cheerleader.  She had straight, thick, pretty hair.  I thought I did a good job, but boy was her Mother mad!  

-Memories from the 1960s.

November Cards

Our daughter-in-law Michelle celebrated birthday #33 this month.  This card is for this lovely talented lady!

"Only a perfect birthday will do

For a daughter-in-law

Who's as lovely as you.

So here is a wish

For a super day

Hope its the happiest 

To come through your way"

 My colleague Brooke and her husband Michael welcomed their second son.

"Congratulations to you both on your wonderful news,

A baby son to fill your lives with love and happiness too.

You'll watch him grow with so much pride into adulthood.

But for now you'll nurture him through his young life

With everything you know.!

My mentor Evelyn lost her brother Rudy this month.  He was a prominent Charleston attorney, and when I listened to a tribute on the radio I had to smile as he reminded me of her.

"Memories last forever

In those years you shared.

May you find peace and love and

Comfort from all those who care."

Two more thank you cards, one for dietetic intern Stephanie, who helped us with our last Farmers Market demo, and one for vendor Patty, a sweet baker who treated us at the market.

My retired colleague from many years ago-Patty-always sends cards and for the last few years has given me a subscription to a magazine called "Angels".  This thank you is for Patty, the real angel.

"This card is sent especially to say a big thank you,

And to let you know you're appreciated for everything you do."

Two of my lovely friends from water aerobics celebrated birthdays on the same day!  Betty was 90.  Mary also had a birthday, but made sure we knew about Betty's milestone and not hers!

Daughter-in-law Michelle successfully defended her dissertation the day before Thanksgiving.  Michelle has worked throughout the years leading up to the masters and PhD in electrical engineering.  She knows her stuff!

"Well done, dear daughter-in-law

You're special through and through.

You've had such wonderful success

And we're very proud of you

You had such strong determination

To always see you through." 

All verses from craftsuprint