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| Erin Michelle then |
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| Erin Michelle now |
I could fill the blog with tales about my granddaughter who came into this world with eyes shiny bright and to this day they sparkle with thoughts, words and deeds on how to make a better world. Yes, she is altruistic, wants to travel the world and teach ASL sign language to those who cannot hear, cannot communicate, and show them how it can be. If you are counting percentages, Erin has twenty percent of her hearing . . . did that stop her? No way!! She was a volley ball star at school even though the coach gave her a bad time thinking she wouldn't hear the plays but she showed her and was one of the stars. She made the dance team and did an outstanding job, even got a starring part. On to college and a degree. Is a first rate photographer which is one of her favorite past times. She has been teaching high school girls ASL sign language as a second language and took them on a trip they will never forget. She loves to travel and will be doing allot more of it soon as this January she leaves for Italy. Imagine seeing all those wondrous sights and enjoying every second. She has signed up and hopes to be accepted by the Peace Corps and eventually she wants to get her Master Degree. She is following her dreams. Proud of her . . . yeah!!. . . She is a chip off the old block, as the expression goes, and is following the footsteps of her mother who has been her first example of what being altruistic is all about. Come to think of it her grandmother and her great grandmother had the same traits . . . makes us know how lucky we are. I am hoping for pictures and tales of travel so be prepared for some bragging along the way . . . grandma's are like that!
So today, the day after the big feast, your bellies are still full, diet is on your mind but you might as well forget it as we have Christmas and the New Year yet to celebrate. I hope you are not out shopping on Black Friday and encouraging the stores to continue such a practice. The pictures on TV were awful with the pushing and shoving and even one fellow who promised to stab someone if he was pushed . . . how can they shop when they are not working ? The economy in the bottomless pit. Okay, okay, off my soap box and on to something better. Today is Friday and you have a whole weekend to do as you please. You don't have to cook with all the leftovers to use up and a walk around a block or two should help make room so you can finish all those luscious deserts. We are suppose to get more storms, this time from Alaska, so cold and snow may be in the offering. Go carefully if you are on the road home. As you gear up for the Christmas holiday do not forget those less fortunate. Light a candle; donate whatever you can afford, pennies add up in a hurry if you give them a chance. Hug a friend, kiss the dog and don't forget the cat too. Go with a 'wink and a smile' . . . Hugs to all.
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