Well, because of various reasons, Roddy and I must move in temporarily with my parents in Brandon. It's just for a little while. It will be an adjustment, but I'm grateful they have the space and are willing to take us in. I'll still teach in Madison. So I'll be driving about 20 miles one way to work each day. That's not too bad. Many people drive much further than that. It will be good though. Pray for a smooth transition and blessings upon my parents for being inconvenienced for me once again. That's what parenting is all about I guess. I hope to learn that first hand one day....in God's timing of course.

Roddy has met with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and we are now waiting for him to get qualified with them for their services. It takes three to four weeks. We are going into our third week now. Pray for him as he is in a temporary job that is really hard on him. He is digging trenches and holes for cable lines in new neighborhoods. It's REALLY hot. His skin has gotten a lot more sensitive too ever since he started taking the seizure medicine and anxiety medicine he is on. He has had to leave work early already before he passed out. I am praying that Voc. Rehab. will be able to speed up his case and it won't be much longer. After he qualifies with them they will put him in one of their training facilities and pay him to train him.Then after a period of time, they will place him with an employer who works with them to hire people with disabilities. Pray that he will gain understanding from his current bosses and coworkers. It's really hard for him because his disability is not visable. It's his memory, emotional, and sometimes he's not as fast as others would like for him to be because of coordination. But he is a mighty hard worker. We just need someone to understand that and work with him.

My sister Mary is going to have her little girl, Raelyn Elizabeth Phariss any time within the next month. Pray for her. She had gestational diabetes but has been able to control it with her diet. The baby is growing well and doing fine. Philip is growing like a weed. He  points to Mary's stomach when she asks him where the baby is. He's in for a big surprise, however, when she really gets here.

Chris, Heather, Hannah Grace, and Sarah are settled in Orlando, FL now. Chris is working at Starbucks and with a new church plant. They are reaching out to the college students in the area. They hope to start some coffee houses soon for them. Heather will be teaching soon in a private school there. They are loving it. Pray for them please.

Well, I guess that's what's going on with me for now. I have to start teaching again Aug. 4. The summer just passes too quickly, don't you think? But, all good things must come to an end. :) Pray that I do my best and don't stress out over what I think I can't do...especially the things I haven't even tried yet. God bless you all.  I love you all and hope you're doing well.

Well, Roddy couldn't make it with me to the reunion, so my friend Denise went with me. It went rather well. We arrived the first night at a restaurant and there were only a handful of people there. That night wasn't and "official" gathering. I really enjoyed that night.

Saturday we went to Waverly Park (it hasn't changed in 10 years) and had a picnic and some games. It was great to see most everyone. I could count on one hand the amount of former classmates who showed up that I didn't know what to expect from. Most of them had changed. No one said anything but a couple of them tried to ignore me. I simply walked up to them, gave them a big hug and told them it was so good to see them. They looked shocked and didn't really know what to say or do. I laughed and had fun. There were several who were glad to see me and several who told me how glowing and happy I looked.

That night we had a banquet. It was fun, and I was glad to see some of them, but I never found myself wanting anything they had. I never found myself wishing I was them. I am glad to be me. I love my life. The hard times will pass and then there will be more. But the good times will outweigh the bad. Some were married. Some were single. Some were divorced. Some had kids and some did not.

Overall I had a great time. Most of all it was another step in the process of my permanent healing. I forgive them all and even can say that I love them with the love of Christ. You'll see that there are several pics of me and some girls. These girls are great!! There were even plenty of guys who were very nice. I'm glad I went. Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support. I love you all.

P.S. I tried to add pics twice but it's not working. I'll try again later. In the mean time look on facebook.