Just read the class blog. I too felt like Kate Wilbur who thought she had
nothing to share. Not true. Beyond the scorching Summer "12 (corn crop lost in
Ohio), there is wonderful news to share. After fourteen months of being
unemployed, our older son has a position with the financial house Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney. Forgive me for not knowing if and where commas should be placed
in the company name. Ben and his wife are also expecting their second daughter
in October. Fondly named, "Lady Bug Girl", by their older daugher, Ilsa, our
second grandaughter is due on her older sister's 4th birthday. Ben is already
dreading the teen years. However, Gina is not. As having taught middle school
and now teaching high school, she's comfortable with teenagers. Perhaps our son
is remembering some of the difficult times he gave his parents as a
teenager.
Jerry & I took our first vacation in thirteen years, by joining our
younger son, daughter-in-law, grandson, the other grandma and her best friend,
in the Outer Banks, NC. Sharing an enormous house, listening to the ocean,
eating seafood and learning history about another section of this country was
wonderful. My favorite time of the day was sharing dinner with the seven of
us. We're preparing for Chris, Jen and Jackson to make a visit in September for
an Ohio State University home game. Yes, Kate it is against USC. Having them
here from the Detroit, MI area is a treat. They will be returning for the
OSU-Michigan game in November. Both Chris and Jen are OSU alumni. Spending
time with people one loves and cares about is greater than anything in the
world. I often remember something from the 45th reunion. I'm glad I
came.
The rain has come too late this last weekend, but the heat has abated.
Maybe lawn mowers will make an appearance soon. To everyone else who has had a
hot, dry summer, you have not suffered alone. Their are many in your company.
We will find solutions for this also.
Camilla
