Yes, Mother

I have driven back and forth from California to New Mexico many, many times.

I have done this with just my husband and myself. I have done this with my husband and small children. I have done this by myself, but with a friend along for support.

I have driven to Arizona from California, found my friend's house, and slept there overnight. I then drove home.

I have driven with my husband from southern California to northern California. We even made this drive with a toddler once.

I have driven for six days from California to Florida in a small pickup truck with one of my children beside me and my husband following in a moving van with our other two children and the dog.

I have flown by myself, navigated airports and shuttle buses, and arrived safely at each destination.

I have homeschooled my children for the past 12 years. This means that I alone chose their books, courses of study, and (if any) outside teachers.

I have taught English classes from my home, and I have taught AWANA JV for nine years.

I have been married to Himself for 23 years. I have three children, one of whom is 20 and going to school in Tennessee, and another who is looking at colleges for the fall of 2010.

I have gray hair. Lots and lots of gray hair.

HOWEVER . . .

When I told my mother that I would fly into Albuquerque, borrow a car from my uncle, then drive to her home, here was her response:

"I don't know, honey. Are you sure? You can't miss that turn at Reserve. Maybe I could meet you in Socorro."

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you - Reserve, NM.


Population 387 in the year 2000. County seat for Cotham County.

It has one turn.

Mom, I've got it, though I do love you for still thinking of me as a baby. ;-)