Joan Rose:  

Hi, I grew up in Elberton and lived on Tustin Street. My Dad was Frank and my mother was Mary Frances. My Dad had his own granite business and Mother worked at the Granite City Bank. Later she became head over the dietary department at the hospital. I have one brother (Steve). He is a year younger that I. I also have a sister (Mary). She was born when I was in the 8th grade. I am now 68 years old and Live in San Diego, Ca. I have a min pin that is 3 years old. I live downtown in a senior complex and loving life. I have 3 children. Tracy(43) still lives in Elbrton. I have 1 son, Willie(Bubba)(42). He lives in Elberton. My youngest daughter(Wendy) is 40 and lives here in San Diego. I think of school often and wonder what has happened to my classmates. Hope to hear from You all soon. I like to take walks especially with my dog. I always wanted to be a nurse when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were right. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Marcia Oglesby, because she is my 1st cousin.. I like 20/20,top model and Dateline. My kids are smarter than I am. Thank goodness.I am very proud of them. If I won $100 million, I'd give $2,million of it to each child, then spend the rest on Traveling, new clothes and being very happy. Yes I lived in a dorm at Bessie Tift College. It was great. We had an indoor swimming pool and a new tennis court.I had a great roommate named Peggy. We were great friends. My current age is 68. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be really old. I was so completely wrong. I was not a RN, which I wish I had been, but I did get my CNA license and worked as one for 25 years. No. I have totally changed the way I dress and a ...Expand for more