Jana’s journal entry, January 3rd, 1996 (age 11)
Last night I was walking in just my socks, when I stepped on a pencil. I got some graphite in my foot and we spent hours trying to get it out. We called the doctor today and she said it wasn’t too dangerous. What a relief!
Catherine: This makes me think of the following Jana journal excerpt.
May 16, 1996 (Jana remains 11)
I thought I should tell you about my good, good friend Piggy. She is a stuffed (I hate to say it) pig and is my real good friend and helper. I just wanted to acknowledge her. Love ya! – Jana P. PS. We started word problems.
You were a troubled, lonely child, no?
Did We Do Something to Deserve This? 