I had such a wonderful and sheltered childhood surrounded by friends and loved ones. All these experiences prepared me to make my way in this world, and I hope to see all of my classmates at the reunion so that we can remember and celebrate the good old days.

I will miss the ones that won't be there for all the many reasons, so for those of you reading this: I hope that at sometime in your life you have found joy, love, and laughter.

I followed in my father's footsteps, he was a biology teacher and coach all of his life. I have spent my working life as a Medical Technologist/ Lab Manager/ and now the Outreach Lab Supervisor at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Ok.

My greatest accomplishment has been as a mother/friend/advisor to my son, Christopher age 30 and daughter Elissa age 26. Both of my wonderful children married exceptional spouses that I think are also wonderful. I have the cutest 6 year old granddaughter ever, named Lexie.

Last but not least, the right guy to travel the rest of my journey with has finally found me and that is what we are planning to do in our Fifth Wheel when I get to retire. I CAN HARDLY WAIT!

All said and done, I have had a very blessed life.