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JOURNALING: In grammar school the nuns were very strict and ran a tight ship. I enjoyed school and my elementary school classmates have kept in touch over the years with a reunion every couple of years. Also, my “longest friend” (I refuse to say oldest) always throws a big theme party for milestone birthdays. The party last year was a 70s theme to celebrate all our 70th birthdays. We had to dress the part. I thought my bell bottom days were over. But I found a pair of bell bottoms on a clearance rack that fit like they were made for me. It was a really fun party! My mother-in-law was a teacher at my school. Every day she came to school with my husband and his brothers in tow. Hubby was a grade ahead of me and I often saw him coming and going but never actually met him. High School opened up a whole new world of experiences. I participated in school clubs, performed in halftime shows at Friday Night football games, and marched in Mardi Gras parades. I worked after school and during the summer in a snowball stand that one of my teachers owned. I loved all the activity. Near the end of my Junior year, I met my husband on a blind date. That was the best summer of my life! For 3 years we triple dated with 2 of his friends and their girlfriends. Now we go to lunch once a month with these same 2 couples. The rich history we share is awesome. I have been blessed to have had many long-term treasured friendships that still bring me joy today. These are the only school photos I have because I lost the rest of them in Hurricane Katrina. Top Photo_2nd grade_First Holy Communion, 2nd Photo_ Sr. Prom, 3rd Photo_Graduation