We did so enjoy the gathering on Lois' Birthday and found it to be a lovely tribute to a lovely lady.
During the trip home Melanie and I talked about our 4-H years and the fun we had. Melanie said she and her friends were anxious to get through the first years and move on to serious sewing. The requirements she remembered well. Making a bean bag taught us machine sewing, the needle book taught blanket stitch, and hemming a tea towel was last. She has found her ability to hem neatly very valuable. Her reward has been that her son stops by with trousers to finish.
I am most grateful for the encouragement Lois gave to me to open the first Nutrition Site in Clermont County. It was July 1976 at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church and was well-received. I already had a group of Seniors meeting at my church and those involved gave me a real education as a lot of love.
My experience with all of them has caused me to age more gratefully. I will be 89 on Oct. 21st, 2009. I am so happy that you had years filled with riches. Your care of your mother was outstanding.
Written by Esther J. Klotter & daughter Melanie Garner
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