Stumbling upon photos today, I found these. I had done all lot of pageants and modeling when I was young, then switched to singing and acting as my main activities when I was 9. These are from the summer I turned 18. I had just graduated high school, was preparing to leave for college and my mom talked me into doing the Miss Forest Lake Pageant. It didn't take much talking into for me to say yes. We needed to have a historical gown and I wore my grandma's wedding gown. Our town was celebrating 150 years and I also did the history show that summer, sang at the Special Olympics ceremonies and at the dedication of the Forest Lake mural wall. It was a very full and fun summer to remember.
I may have been told more than once that I talk too much. So to spare my family and friends much turmoil, this blog was created. Tales of Wonder. Tales of Woe. Often of heartache and love. Stories about my special needs son and my spunky daughter. Moments of Joy and Hope and stories about what I would do differently if given the chance. Stories that only I can tell. Here you find a little of everything. And you will want to return for more.
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