Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Life in a Nutshell - 1

 Childhood

Dad was newspaper owner/publisher. He was a community leader.
I grew up around cousins/extended family.
Campfire Girls - started bluebirds in elementary school -it became Horizon Club in high school.
Piano lessons 7 years- I greatly admired my piano teacher, Mrs. Connor.

Dance lessons - briefly learned tap, jazz, a little ballet

childhood best friend/my dog Pal

Community Concerts - Mother and Daddy purchased season tickets to expose us to culture. there was a presentation once a month. 

Santa Rosa Round Up

First Baptist Church - choir/handbells/VBS - I was saved when I was 11. I went with Fancelle and Leonard to pick up Patricia at church camp. It was a service under a tent. I dedicated my life to Christ and professed my faith a few weeks later at the First Baptist Church in Vernon, Texas. I was baptized a month later.


Piano Recitals
1965





Piano Recital

1966



Piano Recital 
1967






THIS Baby Girl

 My niece, part of my heart and soul, was born on 15 May 1981. We spent many hours together, probably more than she can even remember. She w...