On another note... This is the last post of this 365 day challenge. I actually stuck with a journal project for a full year!!!!
Starting tomorrow, you'll want to go to http://www.porterpalmer.com or just wait for the posts to show up on Twitter and Facebook.
I'll be testing out some things this week and my photojournal will find a new home there on Saturday.
Bill went off sledding with the family today while I stayed home to take care of a few odds and ends. About 10 minutes after he drove off in our only vehicle, long-time friends Steve and Darcy from Newberry send a message on Facebook saying they'd be in Frankenmuth in half an hour. I was crushed because I had actually thought earlier of dropping Bill off so I could keep the car, but could think of no reason I'd actually require the car.
Steve and Darcy were literally 1 exit away from Hill Rd when I called them. I begged them to stop by on the way back, and they did.
Steve and I met when I was teaching in Newberry. He's really sorta responsible for encouraging my use of technology in the classroom. He was the director of tech for our district. He talked about stuff I still don't understand. I was eager to learn and was a bit of a groupie. He actually found my first computer for me: a Compaq 386 with a 210mb hard drive!
Soon I met Darcy... One of the kindest most genuine people I have ever met. I've never heard her say an unkind word, and her smile brightens a room. She teaches, and I know she makes a difference in the lives of kids.
I simply adore these people! I'm so thankful they stopped by today. I hope when the weather warms, Bill and I will be able to go camp in SC and that they'll be able to meet us.
It's nice to get unexpected visits from old friends.
We had a fab day today. We went to see True Grit with Mom Anderson, Paul, and Jessi-cola. Then we headed to the Wrought Iron Grill for lupper. As we were leaving, Chris and Denise pulled in to the parking lot, so Bill and I hung out with them for a bit.
When I was a senior in high school, I met Elsie at her bakery. She was having trouble keeping good help on Saturdays, so I accepted the challenge. Mind you, I had no experience in the kitchen whatsoever. This became obvious to Elsie the first morning I showed up to work and proceeded to discard the doughnut holes when they came out of the cutter!
This week, Momma taught me how to make her fudge!
I have a bunch of photos from the experience.I'm happy to have been able to spend that time with my precious mother.
The visit to SC was too short, but it sure is good to be home.
