Everyday I think surely … this the day I get my life back …. instead stranger challenges appear that will require major acceptance to a new world.
Still I know God loves me and I love Him more than ever! What keeps my heart beating in hope? Outside of God, family… YOU! You really do lift me up when I am falling.
By Friday I think this every changing puzzle will have enough pieces to share and help you understand my new life today ( it might take me longer!
I was born a Tarheel but ended up a Sandlapper. My grandparents
were cotton farmers in Laurens, South Carolina and it was in my
grandmother’s house that my love of storytelling began beside an old
Franklin stove. When I graduated from Laurens High School, I attended
Erskine College (Due West of what?) and would later get my Masters
Degree in Education/Social Studies from Charleston Southern. I am
presently an adjunct professor/clinical supervisor at CSU and have also
taught at the College of Charleston.
For 28 years I taught Social Studies through storytelling. My philosophy
matched Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “If history were taught in the form of
stories, it would never be forgotten.” Today I still spread this message
through workshops and presentations throughout the state. The secret
of success in teaching social studies is always in the story.
I want to keep learning and being surprised by life…it is the greatest
teacher. Like Kermit said, “When you’re green you grow, when you’re
ripe you rot.”
Faith…Hope and Love …you have all of these…God will hold your hand …love you.
Hugs, hugs, hugs.