Janet McKeon:
CLASS OF 1987
Rutherford High SchoolClass of 1987
Rutherford, NJ
Pierrepont Elementary SchoolClass of 1983
Rutherford, NJ
Sylvan Elementary SchoolClass of 1976
Rutherford, NJ
Pierrepont Elementary SchoolClass of 1975
Rutherford, NJ
Janet's Story
Life
..and we thought being a teenager was a challenge. As I sit here and think about what life has brought my way since those days back in high school, I could never have imagined what God had in store for me. The best of times and the worst of times. Life is truly like a big roller coaster. I have been blessed with a healthy family, a loving husband and three wonderful children. I am still in New Jersey(Vernon) and I love my home. I have some really great friends that have been there for me through thick and thin. ( I can still call Linda, and on a moments notice, I know she will be there for me.) My parents are still married. I am not rich, and I am not poor. I am blessed with a hard working husband who provides well for our family. I am happy and content with the life I have, but getting here was a long road. School, relationships, work... They have all been tough at times, but the hardest part of life has been dealing with the loss of some wonderful people in my life that I truly loved! I learned that sometimes I do not have a second chance and to make the most of each day.
Brett is 7 months into school and doing great. he lives in a garden apartment with 2 roommates. I am so proud of how he has grown and to see such a fine young man emerging. Daniel will be going into 3rd grade, and my Baby, Emma, will be heading off to kindergarten this year.
2009 has been a crazy year for our family. Lots of stuff happening. Grandma Cole passed away on April 25th. Just shy of turning 99. What a long life she lived. She is missed tremendously. No gathering will ever be the same without her.
As each year passes, I become more patient, more understanding, more open-minded, more forgiving and less judgemental. I am finding the beau...Expand for more
ty around me can leave me breathless. Misfortune brings me to tears. I thank God each and every day for the wonderful things and the fabulous people He has blessed my life with. The 2009/2010 school year I will begin teaching 3rd grade religious education and look forward to such a rewarding experience.
School
What I know now, I wish I knew then. I would have been more active in clubs. I would have participated in sports. I would have been involved!!
I wouldn't have been so insecure.
College
I regret not going away to college. I was to unsure of myself and did not possess the confidence I needed to be on my own. I now know I could have done it, but was to cautious to give it a try.
I can only hope my children will have the strength and confidence that I did not.
Workplace
My first day at the animal Hospital I was witness to an autopsy. Oh my God, would have been an understatement. After getting through the emotions of life and death, working with animals was very rewarding. Working with Linda was a lot of fun too!!! We will always remember Friday nights!
The travel industry was a totally new adventure for me. Growing up, I was never exposed to international cultures. Being involved in travel opened many doors for me, both personally and professionally. I was deeply exposed to the Japanese culture, and I was fortunate enough to travel to Asia, Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean and of course the US. It is obvious where I got my love of travel from. I met Frank through work. What a benefit he was!!!
Military
My prayers and utmost respect are with all who are serving, and who have served, in our armed forces protecting our great nation! May God watch over them and their families while they are apart from one another.
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