John and Betty Oglesbee have compiled this book of family stories and other narratives at the request of their children and grandchildren. For years our family has enjoyed hearing and telling stories, especially about each other. Being able to laugh at ourselves through varying life experiences has been a common thread of our storytelling, carried forward through each subsequent generation. We believe that remembering the good, setting aside the bad, and "continuing on" exhibit a positive philosophy for our lives, and that's important