Angels and Skunks

Michele Sue, the fourth child of Carolyn Sue (Beck) and Edgar Barnett Roby, was born on February 2, 1970 and endured groundhog jokes most of her life. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her sister Cynthia Lynn (Murphy), brother Christopher Edgar and myself, the oldest brother, Jeffrey Alan. Though born last she quickly maneuvered her way to a position of power at the head of the family. It was NOT a hostile takeover. We were her minions and this is the story of my witness to the...
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Michele Sue, the fourth child of Carolyn Sue (Beck) and Edgar Barnett Roby, was born on February 2, 1970 and endured groundhog jokes most of her life. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her sister Cynthia Lynn (Murphy), brother Christopher Edgar and myself, the oldest brother, Jeffrey Alan. Though born last she quickly maneuvered her way to a position of power at the head of the family. It was NOT a hostile takeover. We were her minions and this is the story of my witness to the life she loved and the many legacies she left in her wake. In 1990 Michele married Brian Eastman and they eventually settled into their newly built dream home near Churubusco, Indiana. Brian designed homes while Michele ran a daycare center and worked as a teacher's aide for the school system. They became parents to Emmily Anne and Sammuel Barnett. Michele, born with one 'l' to her name wanted her children to have more than she and thus they were adorned each with an additional 'm' to their names. This metaphor held true her entire life as she always focused on what she could give to others. Her family, friends and the many children she cared for were recipients of the huge legacy of love that emanated from her spirit. This book is a remembrance of childhood stories, growing up in middle America in the 60s through the 90s, along with being a celebration of her achievements as a mother and contributor to the education system. Though her life ended tragically, she lived every moment to the best of her ability and treasured every second of earthy time that she was able to spend with her family and friends -- especially her children who became the primary focus of her short life. In her last hours her biggest dread was having to leave them and not enjoy the development of their lives. But she gave us the biggest gift possible and I feel confident that her spirit is in close proximity to the daily lives of her children.