THE POX AWARD 603

                         
                             
                      THE POX AWARD  603

   The demon instigators of virulent diseases have
    officially declared March, 1979 as "Chicken Pox Month"
    at our home.

     As recent recipients of the "Pox of the Mouth"
    award, our family feels dubiously, but undoubtedly,
    humbled on this auspicious occasion.

     Mathew, Billy and Heather each qualified for
     the "Don't Scratch You Scab Award." Only Tammy,
     our oldest daughter, failed to receive one of these
     awards, although she did receive one many years ago.

      (Tammy informs us that she is more than happy to
     forego any of these honors this time around.)

      Donna and I also received the prestigous
     "Dutiful Symptomatic Reactions to the Pox While Under
     Stress and Strain" award.

      While painful and trying, this experiences has   Donna
     and I also received the prestigious "Dutiful Symptomatic
     Reactions to the Pox While Under Stress and Strain" award.

     While painful and trying, this experiences has 
     and had its blessings, while teaching us spiritual
​     lessons, and has drawn us closer together as a family.