This is a picture of neighborhood friends and classmates gathered for a birthday party at the home of Jeremy Eason, the little boy I babysat from his birth. After playing games and eating plenty of food, they posed for this picture on the deck. His mom, Gay Eason, and his teacher were there with them also. Today he is driving a big high truck. Now I now babysit his little nephew, Hunter, every now and then. I wonder how many of his friends will see this picture and recognize themselves.

Annie Taylor, Ahoskie, Roanoke Electric