Blast From the Past

I ran across an old journal of mine yesterday. How old you ask? THIRTY YEARS OLD!!! Oh My! The pages are yellowed and it is quite musty smelling! So funny how foreign some of the words and thoughts seemed at first but the memories flood in as I read it . It was a journal I had to keep for Mr. Barnwell's Literature class in the 8th grade at Sego. We really had no boundaries or requirements as to what we wrote about - basically just what was going on in our lives. As I read it I am reminded of great friendships, romance, football games, but most importantly, the foundation I received in my Christian walk in the Fleming Baptist youth group. Many of my entries mention youth activites, Bible Study, fellowships, Acteens, and even a retreat to Camp Daniel Marshall at the lake! Wonderful memories!! Lasting lessons!!


I thought I'd share what I wrote 30 years ago to the day - how funny!

9/25/78 - Today has been fan-tas-tic!! I won all my games in ping-pong!! Marlette Padgett and I are tied, we won 18 games each. Guess what? I just got my test paper back and I made a 100!!! Yahoo!!! I'm so happy!!! I hope I continue to do this well on my tests! Well there are only 9 days to my birthday!! I'll finally be 14!!! I can't wait. I'm having a slumber party with a few girlfriends this Friday!!! It's going to be terrific!! Well gotta go!! Bye!


Reading this reminds me - I was athletic (don't laugh - ping-pong takes stamina), I was smart when I applied myself, and I was always up for a party!! Four things that are important to life - recreation, knowledge, social activities, and exclamation points!!!! I must have more of these in my life today! For starters - I'm going for a walk!!!!!!!!!!!!


Oh on a side note - we also had to write a quote after each journal entry. The quote for 9/25/78 was "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." John F Kennedy


So I'll take this opportunity to remind you - a MAJOR election is coming up! If you aren't registered to vote DO IT NOW!!! Time is running out. And if you are registered to vote, then begin praying daily for the elections and our future President! Those are 2 things you can do for your country today!