Oh J,

That was so beautifully written!! Things (like reading Harry Potter) filled me with excitement for your younger self!!

My Brag Sheet:

Winning the art award in school so often that when I didn’t win it the teacher whispered to me, “You can’t ALWAYS win the art award” with a wink.

Having cartoons published in school and local town papers.

Wedding Day

Birth of my three kids

Becoming a Stephen’s Minister

One kid winning a National sporting event (sailing). Belonging to a backwater club who just doesn’t “produce” sailors like that. People coming out of the wood work thinking we’re some magical parents. I’m an Introvert big time but suddenly had this “aloof vibe”. LOL

Building a house when No One thought we could/would/should do that

Being the only parent who said “NO!” and brought a person endangering minors to jail/court. Everyone’s all “Aren’t you afraid of…?” and I’m all, truthfully, “No.”

Being asked to be a speaker at a National event for our town.

Volunteering in Central America and Biloxi after the hurricanes.

Learning basic Krav Maga.

Being in a room full of relatives arguing over whether to pull the plug on a cousin. Being the only calm head in the room who asked, “What does the Living Will say?” thus ending the fighting and everyone leaving in peace.

Oh my goodness, I’ll stop there!

Anyone else?

Inky

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