Spouse: Cathy
Children: David, Denis, Michaelann, and Stephanie
Grandchildren: Kristine, Jack, Allison, Jacyln, Cassandra, and David
Job status: retired from Chrysler and currently a part-time locomotive engineer
Hello and Thank You for taking the time to read my thoughts.
Welcome to Bob's World.
Its been a Life Time since I've had an opportunity to pass a note in class and a chance to put forth a reason or two for you to attend Our Reunion. Since Graduation we have all gone down the Road of Life. Some to ADD, Some to Multiply, Some to Divide, Some to Subtract. Between good times and bad we have all tasted Bitter and Sweet, Success and Failure.
I'm proud to know all of you and humbled that I've grown with you. Its easy knowing now what I should have known then. I was immature, self conscious and extremely shy. Speech Class was tough. Afraid to stand up, talk,look into your eyes, make a mistake,unwilling to take on responsibility. I have learned that when you come to a fork in the road, STOP! Think what you have learned. You can go left or right or continue as you were. The only road you can't take is the road back.
After Our Graduation when we walked down off that stage it was the first stage of our lives.
We all started a journey using the tools that our education and experiences together imprinted on us. Its impossible to say or see what road we took to get us where we are today.What compels us to look back and want to have a class reunion? Is it the unknown? Is it pride? Is it the adventure? Is it a opportunity to see and talk to old friends and acquaintances? For me its all these and more. I'm sure for some of us its an Earth Shaking Event!
Whatever, It will be the last opportunity for some of us to ever see a Study Hall full of Friends.
I wish your seat there will not be Vacant. Come, Relax, Open Up and Enjoy.
Remember the road here is one that you will have to take and the memories will be in your REAR VIEW MIRROR.
Your Friend Always , Bob
4 comments:
Bob...wow, what beautiful sentiments--you said it perfectly! Yes, we've all had our share of the good, bad, and ugly--all evidently a part of those "character building experiences" life is made up of. I, for one, feel like I've acquired lots of "character". Thanks for all your efforts to get us together. I can't wait!! Janice
Bob -
Your shy smile is something I remember. Your message is well-put. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and I'll be joining all you retired people December 1 so I'll be free to attend next October.
Thank you,
Yvonne
You are so right, Bob. Life has been full of bumps, bruises, cuts, and breaks, but one thing that helps keep me going is having been raised in Kent. It stays with me and helps me be strong. We had stable, clean, caring upbringings and that lasts through all of life. Our school, our friends, our parents, our teachers, and our neighbors, all gave us what we needed for life.
Barb...you're so right. That good old "Midwest ethic" we were raised with can't be beat!!
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