Threads of My History and My Life

 

 

born leader

I was born to be a leader!

 

joan swing

The only girl in a family of 3 brothers, I was treated with loving care like a princess.

 

joan in overalls

First speaking engagement was as a lector in our Church on Sunday where I would say a reading from the New Testament. It started in the 4th grade and continued through 8th grade.

 

grammar school graduation

Grammar school graduation, where upon I went to my first public school for High School with much trepidation.

 

 
joan marie and mom in white

First speaking engagement was as a lector in our Church on Sunday where I would say a reading from the New Testament. It started in the 4th grade and continued through 8th grade.