OUR SECOND BOY ARRIVES

It was November 26, 1964 and my day began as usual. I went to school ' and taught all day. That evening, I was very ambitious and washed the children’s clothes, and then scrubbed their winter hats and mittens by hand in the sink. That night I went to bed unaware that something was happening.

At 3 am. I awoke in great pain. I realized that I was in labor and sixty miles from the hospital. Unlike Patsy, this baby was two weeks early, and I was not prepared for it. '

I could see that Joe was not interested in making the delivery, for he actually carried me to the car and we were off. It was raining and the thick fog was causing poor visability. Joe is not known to break traffic rules, but there is always the first time. As we approached the traffic light, my moans were getting louder. The light just turned red, but Joe never saw it at all. He sailed right through and arrived at the hospital in minutes. Gary arrived an hour later on November 27, 1964 weighing in at 71b. 202. I did not have to worry about the color of his hair, for he had no hair. Instead he was completely bald.

Everyone rejoiced when they heard the news of the birth. Even my students were happy, not because of the birth, but due to the fact that they had the day off. This birth was unexpected at this time, so there was no substitute hired for that day.

Gary was a delicate child, and developed asthma at an early age. However, with medication and loving care, he managed to survive, and now lives a normal life.

Gary attended Souris High School, and after graduation, went to Kings College before going on to Dalhousie University where in 1985, he graduated with an arts degree. In 1987 he obtained his Masters in Public Administration.

Gary excelled in Public Speaking and was chosen as valedictorian

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