Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2016 at 8:38 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

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I have made fire!  I feel like Tom Hanks in ‘Castaway’!  I realize I used a bic lighter, but the victory is just as sweet.  Tonight, I used old check packs from accounts I no longer have from banks I no longer like.  I got the back side to light up.  It may not be a total burn, but I have gained some confidence and I have several check packs left.

AND….I finally remembered that tonight is trash to the curb night – I’ve missed it for 3 weeks.  That was after edging the driveway, so I’m on a roll.

Ok….I just watched a 16 Brazilian girl do a routine on the balance beam earning a score of 15.3.  My victories seem small in comparison; however, I take all my small victories.

I have decided that taking up the balance beam is not something I should do.  I’d be that french gymnast on the vault for sure.

Go for the gold!

Love, Mom