by Jan Bear | Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Angela and I stood together shivering, more from the chill inside ourselves than from the weather, talking to the other parents as they gathered at the door, waiting. They all have a story to tell, of when they saw their child last. Child — at times like this,...
by Jan Bear | Nov 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
I had to park the car a long walk away, because the parking lots near the Student Commons were all full.It gave me time to look for Melody’s cape in every group of kids.The whole time I was walking, I had an argument going on in my head. One side said I was being...
by Jan Bear | Nov 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
I heard the news on my way to the Women’s Life Center. A shooting at Clackamas Communitiy College. Tears were pouring as I drove over the Oregon City Bridge. I thought of all those kids I see from time to time when I give Melody a ride because her car has broken down...
by Jan Bear | Nov 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
Melody called this morning. I saw her number on the caller ID and just didn’t want to answer it.It was breakfast time. Rick was having problems with his tie. Chloe had put off getting a permission slip signed until the last minute, and Sam was trying to slide his...
by Jan Bear | Nov 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sam was pleased that I actually put up my first post after he helped me create this thing. He gave a report about it at school today. The topic was something he helped somebody with.Ms. Haycock-Meyer sent home a note congratulating me. Very funny....