Mom’s Back To School.

My lovely Mom Vivian

Like a lot a people today, my mother has had difficulty finding work.  For many years she was a cashier at Walgreens, but left when she moved up to Sedona.  Unfortunately, Walgreens has not found placement for her in Sedona, or even in their Cottonwood  branch.

So my mom did something special; she went back to scho0l for some carreer curriculum classes to brush up on her computer skills.  She is attending Yavapai College in Clarkdale until she graduates on May 7th.  She is studying Word, Excell, and Power Point.  The school also offers job placement.  Her day begins at 7:00am and goes to about 3:00pm, definately keeping her out of trouble.  I am so proud of her, as I have suggested going back to school for many years.  And now she is really doing it!  All she ever really needed was just a plan.  “Yes SHE Can With A Plan!”

My little sister’s 14th Birthday

Happy Birthday to Cailean! Wow – 14 years old! Watch out boys. Oh yes, Cailean and Alison are quite boy-crazy. I think we all are at 14. What do you think?
Cailean had a great party at an authentic ice-cream parlor – YUMMY! She got like totally cool gifts – jewelery, makeup, music. You know, all those things we liked at 14. I gave her lip gloss, a mirror (which may never leave her side) and a journal. I’m sure it’s full of my favorite boy of the week writings. Ahhhh to be 14 again….. NOT!

I do not have any children of my own, but Cailean has been my little sister in Big Brother Big Sisters of American for many years now.  I have helped and watched her grow into the young adult she is becoming.  I am grateful for the opportunity to be Cailean’s big sister.

Do you remember what you were doing at 14? How much trouble did you get into??? Write it in the comments….. remember truth or dare??!

Here’s a photo of me, Cailean and her friend Alison (left to right). What a motley crew – Aey.

me, Cailean and Alison

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