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FUN SITES TO VISIT

May 27, 2009 by tonja No Comments

I just ran across two new(to me, anyway) sites that I thought you may enjoy.

The first is http://whymami.blogspot.com …….
This site has questions that children ask. The parents then give THEIR answers and then the CORRECT answers. I find it very interesting…I think that maybe, possibly,…well probably, OK…likely, that I may even learn something, too.

The second is http://www.iusedtobelieve.com …..
This is a site that anyone can contribute to. All that’s required is the courage to actually admit to some of the funny things you used to believe. Like…I used to believe that all ice cream started out as vanilla. I thought that vanilla ice cream meant it had NO flavor at all…and could never understand why anyone would ever willingly choose to eat vanilla. Silly, huh? I found this site to be highly amusing.

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A NIGHT OF MEMORIES

May 27, 2009 by tonja No Comments

On Thursday night, I directed the last of my programs at FP. It went so well, and I was very proud of the children. They all spoke or sang so well, and performed their very best! I will miss them immensely.


Sweet Camille

After the graduation part for the program, I presented my pianist, Debbie Fain, with a gift. She is a pastor’s wife here in town, and has been an invaluable partner with me for the last several years. I have adored working with her. She is such a shining example of a Christian woman, and has inspired me and touched my heart!

I thought that was the end…But…Bonnie and her helpers had much more in store for me.

First they brought up a beautiful crystal vase and placed it on a stand. Then, Bonnie spoke some beautiful words about the fact that there have been many children that have passed through my classes in my 20 year tenure there. And then, she began calling names…from 2009…back to 1989. A student from each year was there to present me a rose . Here are some pics of them waiting to come in:




As they came down the aisle, and I heard their names, I could still see them as that little boy or girl who sat in a circle on the floor of my room and sang with me. They were as beautiful now as they were then. Here are just a few of them:



Then for the biggest surprise of all…for the last year…actually, the first year I taught…they had asked Ian to be there. He had come to Dothan the day before, but I thought he had left to go home…he actually told me he had gone home. So, I was very surprised when he came down the aisle to bring the last rose to me. He was in kindergarten the first year I taught.


Justin and Joshua, big brothers to Sweet Sophie from China:

Just to look at those faces, and to realize how blessed I have been is overwhelming.

It humbles me to know that FP put this much trust in me…and the parents put that much trust in us to lend us their little ones for a few hours each day. I have tried with all my heart to use every opportunity that I was given to point these little souls to God. I have tried to teach them to appreciate the wonderful gift of music. I have tried to lead them to appreciate all kinds of music, even if it was not their favorite. I hope that they learned from me that music is one way you can worship God. I pray that some of the songs that I taught will remain in their hearts and minds…resting there until the day those words or melody are needed to give them comfort or peace or a way of praising God. That, then, will be my success.
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Thank you, Sherrie, for the pictures! They are a treasure!

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ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

May 26, 2009 by tonja No Comments

Scenes from my last day of school…

My sweet friend, Morgan, said, “Mrs. Owens…you are dressed up like Halloween today!” I think she was right!

Graduation practice…teachers: Lynne and April

Teachers: Stephanie and Andi

2009 Graduating Class…and Mrs. Owens.

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LIFE, GONE TOO QUICKLY

May 25, 2009 by tonja No Comments

My dear friends, Shirley and Tina, have had a tragedy in their family this week. Shirley’s stepson, who is also Tina’s nephew, was killed in a automobile accident. He was 31. They are all together in Moultrie, Georgia. I will be going tomorrow for the funeral. Please pray for them as they deal with this sad situation.

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I CAN’T BELIEVE HE SAID THAT !

May 24, 2009 by tonja No Comments

As Alex and I were sitting on the couch last night, he was telling me about the wonders of his ‘new eyes’! I was thoroughly enjoying listening to him expounding upon the things he was seeing…for the ‘first time’ in a long time. However…my joy turned to dismay quite quickly when he looked right at me and said, “Mom, I can even see all the lines on your face now!??!!!???

Obviously, his close up vision still needs a little tweaking!!!!!

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I am a Christian woman who has survived many years on the planet. God has blessed me with a wonderful family: husband, 3 sons, a dear DIL, and a precious grandson. I also have dear friends to keep me inspired. I am an artist of sorts and am finding my way through the great blessing of retirement. I recently retired after 20 years as a music teacher. Life is good!

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