Just a quick post about the world being small. I am at Roman's football practice and this woman sits near me. By the way, Roman is doing very well. He is being aggressive in a football manner, of course. He also took several snaps as the team's center. I think once he truly understands the game, he is going to do even better. I am looking forward to his first game!
Back to the original story. This woman and I are talking about how our boys are similar in how they are playing. We ask the normal questions and I tell her I am originally from the area. I also proceed to tell her I went to the school when it was elementary, middle school and high school combined.
She says that is a rarity. Not many people are originally from the area. Anyway, she says,"I am going out a limb here, but were you a High School Cheerleader?" I say Yes. She says,"I am going on an even higher limb, but is your name Suzanne?" I say Yes. She says did you date a Jesse so and so. I say Yes. She says I am his sister, Tracey. I am shocked and surprised. Now as I really look at her, I can see her as a young girl. She and Jesse were very close. Jesse was a UT football player, the kind of person that was bigger than life when he stepped into a room. I remember their family and spending time with them. I could not believe she decided to move to the area. She is from the city and I would never imagine her in the country.
Anyway, she and I are planning a play date with our boys and younger daughters. It was great to see her. Unfortunately, Jesse has dealt with some pretty serious issues and I hope he will receive the help he needs. The entire family has also had tragedy early on, and Jesse's troubles could have resulted from all of that. Anyway, I have met a new friend, one that walks and talks!
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