Note from Carol (Miller) Effland

Hey Carol,
We missed you, and you really should have been there to defend yourself.
First, Bill Blair (or somebody) has an elementary school picture with you seated in the front row of the class making a lovely face at the camera. Your Mother would be so proud.

Second, do I recall correctly that it was your 8th grade birthday party, right after school was out, when we all played "spin the bottle" and spread the mumps around the whole class? That's my legendary memory of that circumstance. I know I was sick the whole month of June. Mark Wiseman claims that party was the first time he'd ever kissed a girl, but nobody believed him. I don't remember who it was he claims he kissed there; I just remember watching the bottle spin, and spin, and then stop......Wow!

So, we all hope your grandchild arrives safely and that mother and baby are doing very well. And of course we hope to see you next time, whenever that is.

Best Wishes,
Jim Hays