Margaret McRae Jackson:  

This is the Story of Margaret McRae Jackson I hope friends will remember me as a God fearing,honest,creative,versatile, loving and unique person. I wanted to be a Singer, when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a terrible idea. As it turns out, they were correct! To blow off steam, I enjoy playing the WII bowling or boxing games.I enjoy tennis, lifting weights and still like Badminton.The wildest thing that I did in school was to get in the car with 5 other friends and we went to buy one quart of beer. At that time, a quart of beer between 6 ladies was a big thing.We got a buzz from the idea of doing something so off the wall for us.Verdell, do you remember? I was recently reminded, that I drove the friends car off campus.(LOL) If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to be neatly dressed and acquire knowledge of what the job entails.I need to know what the requirements are.I believe in a days work,for a days pay. My inspiration comes from many people including "Aunt Mae." She taught me the power of positive thinking, the art of giving and receiving.Most of all, she taught me the necessity of placing God first,in all my endeavors and everything else falls in place.I learned to forgive easily and to love with all my heart.I was encouraged to memorize many affirmations of faith. Affirmations remind us of how close we are to God but more than that, how close He is to us! My grandmother inspired us to be good to people and to love everyone, regardless to whether they loved us or not.Life has been my best teacher, the lessons learned have caused me to be a better person in total!I have learned that it is okay to love with all of your heart. If we get hurt, we will get over the hurt. It is best to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. If I had to live my life over again, I would not change a thing. I would appreciate each day and love as though my heart has never been broken. When I recall my years of courtship (sitting on the sofa in our family Living Room, I did not realize how much one young man loved me, until his mother told me years later that her son almost lost his mind over me. I felt very bad but we are still friends today.He was quite a gentleman! I appreciate that in him. A childhood memory that I will remember always is my alter ego, Sheena Queen of the Jungle. I often enjoyed playing her part.One day,while standing on a tall can, I said,"Sheena Queen of the Jungleeeeeee..... ....by that time,I was crying and getting up again and checking for broken bones! My loving sister had kicked the can from under me!My feelings were hurt and so was my behind!We still find it easy to laugh at my pain of yester year.For Christmas 2008, my daughter and her Fiancee bought me three of Sheena's DVD's and the original comic book.What a gift! Who's laughing now,my sister? I was born in Telfair County, McRae,Ga. The year I was born, my family moved to Moreland,Ga.I have lived in Columbus,GA., Carrollton,GA., Denver, Colorado for a short time and I have lived in Grantville, Moreland,Newnan and back to Moreland in another location.I moved because I was doing Student teaching in Columbus.I went to West Ga to get my Masters Degree. I lived in Fort Valley four years and received my B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. I have several hours toward my six year certification.I received my Masters Degree in Mental Retardation in 1971,from State University of West Georgia. I retired in 1998 from the Coweta County School System.Sometimes, I do Substitute Teaching in Meriwether County Schools. I am so thankful to be retired. I volunteered at the Local Hospital for a short time. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is my College,P.E. Teacher Ms. Flossie Love, because she taught me archery and to utilize the large trampoline.She helped to eradicate a lot of my childhood fears. I enjoyed being flipped on the trampoline by Grover Smith and his brother. I became quite an avid stuntster. I am very fond of pets. My first pet was our puppy (Brownie).I enjoy tropical fish.I had an aquarium in my classroom and usually two at home.I learned a lot about Tropical fish from, my friend Dr.Ron Abe. He was a smart man who enjoyed the outdoors and playing games.Games that made you think were most fun. My first pet was a Chihuahua (Sancho). He was like my child for many years. He brought much joy in my life. I was dressing him years before Paris Hilton got her first one.He was black with tan markings. I miss Sancho, immensely! My biggest surprise in life was at the end of my first marriage. If someone had told me it would not have lasted, I would not have believed them. A marriage may not last but keep the fond memories and move on. I married again, a few years later and gave birth to two children. One died shortly after birth. The next year, I was blessed with a beautiful,intelligent daughter. She is now Teaching in Atlanta,GA.I look forward to her marrying the love of her life, this coming Summer. I married my High School Instructor, eight years ago.He calls me his pretty little wife. He knows how to appreciate a real woman and a wife. He has truly spoiled me and I give all of the glory to God. He is now in a Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Peachtree City. I am thankful that he is residing in a very nice facility. My dream home would be on an Island for two, where we could bask in the sun and later play in the ocean and just enjoy each other in every possible way! The main thing I have learned from my daughter is that (children want to know that they are loved and cared for).The material things do not take the place of our being there.It is our responsibility to make sure they are well rounded.In this world, they will need to do a multiplicity of things well.It is the parents responsibility to see that they are prepared for society. ...Expand for more