Standing on the Promises

It was 1942 in Jersey when Bob Dill came to be. Joan was two years older. A very smart girl was she!!   All eyes were on the “groundhog” with hopes of spring in mind. Marge Dill was having labor pains and thoughts of a different kind!   When I was only in kindergarten my life almost ended suddenly. Both electricity and water together, came real close to killing me!!   “Emmy” was a real special grandmother. We were extremely close it’s true! Her life ended with a sudden car crash. I felt like my life ended too!   Dad had a temper that was scary. We spoke very seldom I‘d say! My mom was a wonderful person. She had a loving and generous way!   With my car came new popularity. I had friends as never before. But life was starting to crumble, Big trouble was there at my door.   I was down the shore quite often and left school for the Navy eventually. I was so self-centered and selfish. This was a very dark time for me!   It was Norfolk after boot-camp. Trouble still was my best friend. When