Growing Up On Walton's Mountain

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I was born a poor black child on July 5, 1978.



As you can see, I had found my calling even back then.

From the expression on my face, I think I must have blocked out this memory.



With Mom and Dad, when I was about 8, I believe.

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There's a lot of us...

My sister Cindy is the oldest (I won't say how old...but she is 2 years older than Brenda so I think if you're clever you can figure it out.)
Cindy is married to Dean.


They gave me 2 nephews, Cody and Scott (on the right).




Brenda is next. Here we are, circa 1987. If was was 9, then she must have been 19 because she is a whole DECADE older than I am.



She is married to Jimmy.


Last but not least are my 2 brothers:
Jay is married to Angie. (They are on the left.)
Bill is married to Tammy...

and then comes their daughter Megan

and now Blake