USCT Story

From what I am gathering reading Military Service Records (MSR) at work, here is a story of the Wiggins. 3 USCT (United States Colored Troops) soldiers enlisting in Tennessee in the end of 1863. Apparently they did not want to remain part of the USCT for in February of 1864, they deserted. Shortly thereafter, about a week, they were apprehended and confined in a guard house in Murfreesboro TN. But this guard house wasn't the end of the story, oh no. They then, escaped confinement in April only to have two of the three returned in August. Again, these two deserted one final time in December where they apparently got far enough away. They were not discharged for they deserted and finally stayed deserted this time. :D Hope it was a nice life they created for themselves elsewhere!

Sisters

What is it about sisters? I love mine with all my heart. For me, Erin in particular, has been by my side all my life. Chasing after her is really my first memory and I am a person complete with many memories! I always know she will have my back even when she argues with me. I am thankful for her at this moment. Tera, my other sister is one of those examples as well I have always chased after. I remember being so young watching her sitting in the chair talking on the phone and flirting. Then watching her date and marry. I so wanted to be just like her. She is still that shining example for all. Both of my sisters are absolutely gorgeous and to be like them and as accomplished as they are is a feat I am still working on everyday. I saw a post this afternoon about a sister who just returned from a mission and would soon be visiting her sister out of state. The sister's response was Yippee I'm so excited. Both of my sisters did this for me recently as I was getting ready for a trip home to Utah. While I have been struggling feeling wanted, necessary and worth anything here in Virginia, my sisters are sometimes my beacon of "you are crazy but we still love you to pieces." I am so thankful for them!

Funny moment

As a music teacher and a product of a parent who said this often, I adore this!