BrittneyMcK-Mrs.+Feutz

Dear Brittney,

I have finished the book, also. It went really quickly toward the end! I was surprised in a way when Clotee decided to stay and work for the Underground Railroad instead of running away to freedom. That was a really brave and unselfish thing for her to do. I was glad that Hince and Rose got away, also. One of the main themes I found in this book is that we have such a privilege here in the United States where we can learn all that we want to. There are still so many places in the world where children have no opportunity to go to school and learn. It makes me sad that so many kids here do not seem to appreciate the opportunities they have, and don't take advantage of what is offered. I am 54 years old, and I'm still not tired of learning! I take classes when I can and read about lots of different things.

I had some good news this past week. My oldest daughter is going to have a baby. It will be our first grandchild! We are pretty excited! My daughter lives over in Indiana but it is not too far. The baby is due in January.

It sounds like you are excited about 8th grade graduation. That is a big achievement! I hope that you hang in there and finish high school, and decide to go to college. Education is the best way to have a good life.

I'm looking forward to meeting you soon. Have a great week!

Dear Mrs. Fuetz,

I am really looking forward to meeting you at the reading rocks party! Last night I got to see Gary and he said that he wanted to go to my aunt’s house and meet my Aunt Jeanie. My mom said no and that he couldn’t go brecause we weren’t at the house so tonight after I get home from school, he’s coming over and he is going to visit with me and my aunt. During 6th hour yesterday, my stepfather came to the school so I could do my speech about firefighters. He came to the school in his fire pants and his boots. He brought his coat, his helmet and an air tank. Mrs. Shull thought it was pretty cool, so did my classmates! After the reading rocks party, I hope we can stay in touch. My aunt’s address for her house is 206 East Main Street, Willow Hill, IL 62480.