By Kay Heitsch
Bill worked in two stores in Sandusky, and now it was time to leave this state.
Bill found another townhouse, and this time it had a lake, a pool, and a clubhouse.
Todd was now beginning the 1st grade. His elementary school was located right behind us. So, Todd and the other kids in the complex all walked to school.
Todd met a friend named Rodney who was Todd's age. Rodney also lived in one of the townhouses.
Todd and Rodney liked to fish in the lake in front of the townhouse. I can not tell you how many fish hooks I took out of the back of Todd's shirts.
I praise the Lord that Todd had this little friend who enjoyed fishing.
We made good use of the pool. In the afternoon, Todd, Shannon, and I would go over. They had a baby pool, so I would sit in there with Shannon. Shannon was around 2 years old. We all had nice tans.
A girl who also lived in the complex worked at a club. One day, she told me the club was having a bikini tan contest. She wanted me to bring Shannon and enter as a mother/ daughter. I declined, but I think maybe we might have won.
I also met a black friend, Eugena. She actually worked with Bill and lived in a neighborhood by our townhouse. Eugena came over a lot.
One day, we were out in the yard, and one of her friends drove by. Later, Eugena told me her friend wanted to know who the "sister" was. We had a laugh because I was as dark or darker than her.
Eugena and I stayed in touch for years. When she found out I had become a Christian, she sent me a Bible verse. "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." Philippians 1:6
I have kept this verse close to my heart ever since Eugena sent it to me. Eugena and this verse are yet another reason why I praise Him.
"Write down for the coming generation what the Lord has done, so that people not yet born will praise Him." Psalm 102:18
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