Well, I recently found out that my class is having a 20 year reunion back home.  I found the site that some of my classmates are hosting and it is SO fun hearing from my old friends.  I wish I could attend the reunion, but at this time it is impossible to do so.  I have been thinking about memories I have from those good ole days.  Some people have disheartening memories, but I on the other hand love the memories I made during those years.  I feel so blessed that my parents moved us back to New Carlisle so I could attend my highschool there.  We lived in the city for awhile, which I really disliked.  When we moved back to New Carlisle I was in the 8th. grade and really behind in my studies.  I had a hard time  getting back to where my other classmates were at the time.  With the help my teachers who cared, and friends who helped me when they could, I managed to stay on the B honor roll my whole high school career.  I was so proud of myself!   I attended all the dances, prom's, played softball,went to the football games,  worked a OWA job, and really had the time of my life.  I made LOTS of friends and really felt like we were a family.  I kept my yearbook, senior newspaper, my senior memory book and my school jacket (that got lost in a move)  I really loved highschool and wouldn't trade my memories for the world. 

 I have often wondered lately if my daughter is missing out, since she is homeschooled. Is she missing out on the opportunities that I had growing up?  I have prayed and asked God to settle it in my mind if we should have taken other roads and put her in school.  I have come to figure out that although her memories will be different ones- they are none the less just as special to her.  She has SO much opportunity to thrive and enjoy her highschool years.  She has different kinds of blessings that God has offered her.  I hope she looks back on her highschool and carries those memories close to her heart as I have done with mine.

Thank you Lord for allowing us to see the blessings you put in front of us.  Lord I pray my reunion goes well, that all arrive and get back safely. Let the joy of reuniting after 20 years be another blessing in each ones hearts!  I thank you for my time at THS and all the memories I carry with me.  I wouldn't be the person I am today without that move back.   Bless my children's life in the same way- keep them close to you and guide them as they continue their education at home.  Help them to also find enjoyment and blessing in their schooling as I did.

Blessings~ Dee