"Hello, stranger! My name is Lila Broadway, but you can call me
Michelle. On March 11, I turned seventeen years old. I was
born in Montgomery, Alabama and now live thirty minutes north in a
city named Prattville (a.k.a. hick town). I am currently a
senior (05’ baby) at Prattville High and I will graduate with
honors. About four months ago my boyfriend, Bobby Jack Hollon,
proposed to me…. so now I am engaged. I just recently grew out
of the know-it-all stage of my life.
You know how annoying kids are that think they know everything?
Well, yeah… that was me about two years ago. No matter what my
parents said, they were ALWAYS wrong and I was ALWAYS right.
You know what I mean…no one could tell me anything. Between
the time I was fifteen and sixteen, my dad, Garren, started looking
like an old man, because of all the white hairs I gave him (or so he
claims!). Luckily, my parents are Christians and therefore
made it through that very patience trying time.
My mom,
Stacy, is one of the most influential people in my life, because of
her Christianity and gentleness. Through her actions, she has
taught me forgiveness and perseverance. No matter what wrong I
have done in my past she has always forgiven me and loved me.
I have seen her “turn the other cheek” to people who have done her
wrong. She teaches me perseverance by always staying on my
case, because she knows what is best for me (even when it makes me
mad). There is one other person who is extremely influential
in my life and that is God.
God has
taught me to have faith and be courageous. If people living in
shacks can have faith that God will provide…. why can’t we? He
teaches me courage through his son Jesus. Jesus had the
courage to die on the cross for our sins, so why do we not have the
courage to stand up for God. It is because of God and my mom
that I have such great memories.
Do you ever
have moment that you hope no one finds out about? Yeah, I
thought so. I have been told numerous times that I should dye
my hair blonde because of theses moments. I remember one of
these moments very vividly.
My parents
were draining the water out of their waterbed and my brother and me
had the “privilege” of helping out. My dad had the hose
running from the bed into the tub in the front bathroom. Well,
I had the simplest job there was… checking to see if water was
coming out of the hose. I am not sure what I was thinking, but
I walked into the bathroom, stepping over the hose, placed my hand
under the faucet of the sink, and shouted to my dad, “Nothing is
coming out”. Then I realized the hose was running to the tub
(not the sink) and I quickly corrected myself. Unfortunately,
my family saw this “blonde moment” and still teases me about it.
I just smile and say, “Yeah….that was me…a lil’ bit out there”.
Because I am
“out there”, I am told I am a lot of fun. I am very blunt and
outspoken. If you ever meet me that will be one of the first
things you notice. I love to try new things and meet new
people. I am not shy at all, which will help me with my career
goals.
I plan to go
to AUM (Auburn University of Montgomery) for a double major in
business and early childhood education. One day I hope to own
a daycare, but not before I marry Bobby (a.k.a. BJ) in May of 2005.
My family is not too big or too small and this is why I plan to have
three kids. Well I do not know what else to tell you so I hope
to hear from you soon.
Your Pen Pal"
