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In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
You're Missing
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Forever Mom
For all of you who are interested, I not only write funny stories, but I was blessed with the ability to RHYME! Because of my four foot surgeries, I can no longer dance or jump rope, so I put together a poem about my life.
I call this "FOREVER MOM"
There was a very special little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to run and skip and play,
And swing so high in the sky.
This little girl wanted to be
Older and grown up some day,
So all of her dreams would be real,
Instead of just fun and play.
She wanted to be a school teacher,
And help children learn wrong from right,
Learn to live in harmony,
To be peaceful and not fight.
She dreamed of being a good doctor,
Healing the sick and the sore,
And finding a cure for cancer,
Helping the rich and the poor.
She wanted to be a famous writer,
Have her thoughts in black and white,
For all to read and analyze,
To her, this would be a delight.
She wanted to be an artist.
Beautiful pictures from her mind's eye,
Would be put on canvas and framed,
And placed in stores for people to buy.
Teacher, writer, painter,
Or even doctor or nurse,
These were all occupations
That would give her a very fat purse.
But then she met her sweetheart,
And her plans got turned around.
He brought her joy and happiness,
And her heart was truly bound.
He wanted her to be his wife,
And give him babies to enjoy.
And if it could be in God's plan,
They could have a girl and a boy.
She gave up her plans to be famous,
And became wife and mother and more.
For her life was now so busy,
And certainly not a bore.
First she had a little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to rock and sing lullibies,
Play dolly, make cookies and mud pie.
Then another little girl was born,
A real beauty with long dark hair.
She was a "new dolly" for her sister.
They were a very special pair.
Two years later a son was born.
This was definitely God's plan,
To carry on his daddy's name
When he became a man.
Then life's worst enemy came calling,
One dark June night.
And took her dear husband
Forever out of her sight.
His love was gone, but hers remained,
In a pocket of her heart.
Instead of being for one great man,
Her love was now in three parts.
Life was so hard for the lady,
Who had now grown so forlorn,
Until another nice man appeared to her
Early one November morn.
"I want to help you be happy.
I know you'll love me....You'll see.
I'll always love you, dear lady.
Please, will you marry me?"
The lady was so alone and sad.
Her heart was playing games.
Was this feeling she had real love,
Or would she just be filled with blame?
Again, she didn't know what to do,
Or what would be best for all.
She needed his strength and companionship,
So she agreed for him to call.
Again, the lady got married.
He promised to make her life good.
And soon she realized that she loved him,
Just like he said she would.
Another son was born to her,
A very special child.
He brought them love and happiness,
And made her life worthwhile.
Her eyes were finally opened,
As she saw the joy she had.
The years she had felt so helpless,
Now almost made her mad.
How blessed she was to have had so much,
Not in fame or fortune you see,
But to have so much love from her family,
Was better than fame could be.
Now her children are all grown,
And gone from her happy nest.
So it must be in God's plan
For the lady now to rest.
Today, she looks a lot older,
And the wrinkles are beginning to show.
But she is proud of her little clan.
Just talk to her and you'll know.
In God's plan, life's road continues,
And the lady's work is not done.
Her children have given her grandchildren to teach,
Oh my goodness, what fun!
There is nothing sweeter in this world,
Than the love of a grandchild so true.
To hold their little hand in yours,
And be told, "Nany, I want to be like you."
I call this "FOREVER MOM"
There was a very special little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to run and skip and play,
And swing so high in the sky.
This little girl wanted to be
Older and grown up some day,
So all of her dreams would be real,
Instead of just fun and play.
She wanted to be a school teacher,
And help children learn wrong from right,
Learn to live in harmony,
To be peaceful and not fight.
She dreamed of being a good doctor,
Healing the sick and the sore,
And finding a cure for cancer,
Helping the rich and the poor.
She wanted to be a famous writer,
Have her thoughts in black and white,
For all to read and analyze,
To her, this would be a delight.
She wanted to be an artist.
Beautiful pictures from her mind's eye,
Would be put on canvas and framed,
And placed in stores for people to buy.
Teacher, writer, painter,
Or even doctor or nurse,
These were all occupations
That would give her a very fat purse.
But then she met her sweetheart,
And her plans got turned around.
He brought her joy and happiness,
And her heart was truly bound.
He wanted her to be his wife,
And give him babies to enjoy.
And if it could be in God's plan,
They could have a girl and a boy.
She gave up her plans to be famous,
And became wife and mother and more.
For her life was now so busy,
And certainly not a bore.
First she had a little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to rock and sing lullibies,
Play dolly, make cookies and mud pie.
Then another little girl was born,
A real beauty with long dark hair.
She was a "new dolly" for her sister.
They were a very special pair.
Two years later a son was born.
This was definitely God's plan,
To carry on his daddy's name
When he became a man.
Then life's worst enemy came calling,
One dark June night.
And took her dear husband
Forever out of her sight.
His love was gone, but hers remained,
In a pocket of her heart.
Instead of being for one great man,
Her love was now in three parts.
Life was so hard for the lady,
Who had now grown so forlorn,
Until another nice man appeared to her
Early one November morn.
"I want to help you be happy.
I know you'll love me....You'll see.
I'll always love you, dear lady.
Please, will you marry me?"
The lady was so alone and sad.
Her heart was playing games.
Was this feeling she had real love,
Or would she just be filled with blame?
Again, she didn't know what to do,
Or what would be best for all.
She needed his strength and companionship,
So she agreed for him to call.
Again, the lady got married.
He promised to make her life good.
And soon she realized that she loved him,
Just like he said she would.
Another son was born to her,
A very special child.
He brought them love and happiness,
And made her life worthwhile.
Her eyes were finally opened,
As she saw the joy she had.
The years she had felt so helpless,
Now almost made her mad.
How blessed she was to have had so much,
Not in fame or fortune you see,
But to have so much love from her family,
Was better than fame could be.
Now her children are all grown,
And gone from her happy nest.
So it must be in God's plan
For the lady now to rest.
Today, she looks a lot older,
And the wrinkles are beginning to show.
But she is proud of her little clan.
Just talk to her and you'll know.
In God's plan, life's road continues,
And the lady's work is not done.
Her children have given her grandchildren to teach,
Oh my goodness, what fun!
There is nothing sweeter in this world,
Than the love of a grandchild so true.
To hold their little hand in yours,
And be told, "Nany, I want to be like you."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand
Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand
This article describes the Mississippi puppy raid as seen in the video in previous post which is the blog for my dogs and fosters. These conditions and puppy mills are found everywhere, not just Mississippi. Mississippi needs laws which would make animal cruelty a felony, not just a slap on the wrist with a fine.
This article describes the Mississippi puppy raid as seen in the video in previous post which is the blog for my dogs and fosters. These conditions and puppy mills are found everywhere, not just Mississippi. Mississippi needs laws which would make animal cruelty a felony, not just a slap on the wrist with a fine.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
70 Year Old Jockey Wins Race
Don't discount us 70-year-olds. We are winners.
Get out of your rocking chair and shake, rattle and roll!
I told my Mama once, when she was in her 80's,
that if she wanted to stay out of a nursing home,
then keep moving - keep walking - keep exercising.
That's what she did up into her 90's.
She was in good health until the end.
At 65 she went skiing with me.
This was about the time she went white water rafting.
At 70 she was square dancing at the World's Fair in New Orleans.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
DAUPHIN ISLAND
We (daughter and grandson and I) are staying at Dauphin Island for a week. I love the non-commercialism and "back-to-nature" atmosphere here. We see no oil, and with the tourists staying away in droves and as you can see by the photo, we have the beach to ourselves, except for the crabs, sea turtles (laying season), and schools of large silver fish that are easy to spot in the clear water. We step on flounders as we wade - oops, and discover hermit crabs with our toes - ouch!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
New Building and Changes to Meridian High School
The picture in the left foreground is the new 9th grade buidling that has been built on the original Meridian High School campus. The picture is taken from a parking area along 23rd avenue.
The MHS 10th grade was moved from Kate Griffin to MHS some years ago. The 8th and 7th grades were also moved to new middle schools throughout the city some years ago. In moving the 9th grade students to MHS, Kate Griffin will be closed as a public school, but will reopen in time to serve a different purpose yet to be decided.
The tennis courts on Poplar Springs Drive (sadly, for those of us on the tennis team in '58) have been removed and the area is simply vacant and grassy at this point. Our shade tree and water fountain were also removed. New tennis courts have been built south of the old baseball and football practice field on 24th avenue.
Lots of changes, but all looks to be painted and kept up well, so we can continue to be proud of the school.
CATS Varsity Football Schedule - 2010
Football Season is right around the corner. Meridian High opens the 2010 campaign with a home game against cross-county rival West Lauderdale on August 20, just 13 days away. The remainder of the schedule is below.
Date Opponent Place Time
August 20 West Lauderdale @Home 7:00pm
August 27 Wayne County Away 7:00pm
September 3 Starkville @Home 7:00pm
September 10 Quitman Away 7:00pm
September 24 Natchez* @Home 7:00pm
October 1 Hattiesburg* Away 7:00pm
October 8 Oak Grove* @Home 7:00pm
October 15 Brandon* Away 7:00pm
October 22 Wingfield* @Home 7:00pm
October 29 Jim Hill* @Home 7:00pm
November 5 Terry* Away 7:00pm
* Denotes 6A Region 3 Contest
Date Opponent Place Time
August 20 West Lauderdale @Home 7:00pm
August 27 Wayne County Away 7:00pm
September 3 Starkville @Home 7:00pm
September 10 Quitman Away 7:00pm
September 24 Natchez* @Home 7:00pm
October 1 Hattiesburg* Away 7:00pm
October 8 Oak Grove* @Home 7:00pm
October 15 Brandon* Away 7:00pm
October 22 Wingfield* @Home 7:00pm
October 29 Jim Hill* @Home 7:00pm
November 5 Terry* Away 7:00pm
* Denotes 6A Region 3 Contest
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
MILLIE MAJORS JONES, RECOGNITION DAY
Here is Millie with Bettye Kimbrell on L and Pattie Robinson on R, at a recent Recognition Day at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where Millie has been a member since she was 15. They have all taught Sunday School (first grade) for 20 years! Congratulations, Millie!
Millie has had to retire from teaching in order to care for her husband George, who has Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
My Dream Come True
He came for an overnight visit recently.
The doctor has prescribed
bedrest for me. LOL.
Ouida
Visiting his Mom's 1st grade class.
He's available to give you lessons.
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