We met in January of 1979 when Tommy came to A. L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough as a 7th grade social studies teacher. At first glance, during a teacher's meeting, I knew I was in trouble and had met Mr. Right.
He literally courted me. Flowers and special notes were sent to me via his students. I was not ready to meet him and really didn't take him too seriously. Even when he asked me to a dinner at his apt. I didn't show up.
One day he ignored me -- then I became interested. And the rest is history.
Three months later we were married.
Thirty four years and three children later -- we love our lives. We are so proud of what we have made in our marriage as well as who we have become individually. We could not be more blessed.
Our family at Thomas' wedding 2009.
So today we celebrated our anniversary with brunch at Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill. They have such a unique menu but are well known for their shrimp n grits - my fav. Amazing.
The bathrooms are limited - a one holer - the restaurant was a former gas station. So there was a line. A lady exited the bathroom and said that she was not done yet because she needed to hand off her baby to the daddy. I volunteered to hold the baby and she said "This is Chapel Hill so it is ok to let strangers hold your baby." and she did. I held Ariel while the mom finished. What a joy!!! She was so precious. I still can't believe that she trusted me.
That's Chapel Hill -- where Tommy and I met and strangers can hold someone's baby.
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