I happened to run accross this tombstone for a bargain price so i opted to purchase it. It will save someone from having to worry with one when the time comes. It seems approiate since actually some new ground will plowed up. Anyway, i always like to find bargains and this was one I couldn't turn down.
There are a few items that I will remention about the 60's that were highlights of that decade in our family history. Of course, I will have to start with the birth of Cindy in January of 61. As I recall George was about 12 years of age at the time. One event mentioning was his Mother had him watch Cindy while she went somewhere. During her absence Cindy developed a bad case of diarrhea and it going everywhere. George didn't know what to do. I'm supprised he didn't call the fire dept to have them hose her down. I think he called in the neighbors for help. He graduated from High School in 1966 and enrolled at Harding. Larry graduated 1n 1968. By the way, Larry's nickname given him by his granddad was Rabbit. In between Larry and Georges graduation, Scott was born in June of 1967. He was the biggest supprise of all during that ten year period. I remember Kathleen and I being already 40 when we found out she was expecting. I came home from work one day and she told me i had better sit down because she had something to tell me. Anyway, that turned out to be one of our greatest blessings. George was already in college, Larry was ready for the 12th grade, Steve was probably in the 6th grade and Cindy in the first grade. I may be off somewhat on the grades but close. All in all, we have been blessed beyond measure. As i look back and think about this old house we live in, it has had numerous changes as our kids have grown up. As rambunctious (spelling) as they were growing up, it is still in pretty good shape. I was not aware at the time that having a full basement it would be so easy for Larry and George and possibly Steve to sneak out at night and go courtin. Having a stairway caused a few minor problems along the way. I believe it was Cindy and mom having the accidents.
As i mentioned earlier it was 1969 that i reached the Manager level with the Company. I was President of North Hills Kiwanis Club. It was around the end of the 60's when i became so disgruntled about our school system, in fact it caused us enough anxiety that I considered moving to Searcy. As i said earlier, the 60's were great years and it helped us to grow stronger in our faith and would be able to deal with situations that were not expected. This one piece of advice that I would like to pass along helped our marriage probably more than anything was, we always discussed every major decision and would be in agreement before taking action.
I do recall doing something that I should not have done. I went to a Kiwanis Club on the night of our 25th Wedding Anniversary. She never gave me a hard time about it though.