When Millie, a baby miniature donkey, arrived, I fell in love at first sight. Not only was she beautiful, with soulful brown eyes, a rich brown coat with a cross on her shoulders, and a white-nosed expressive face, but she came to me at once, and stretched up to be hugged. I was absolutely enthralled, as were all the other humans, and at least half the other animals that live here in this very special place between Texas and Oklahoma.

I do however appreciate you pushing me through the very end and supporting my horrible jogging abilities. Thank you for being such an amazing opportunity, I am truly blessed by your amazing jewelry line and the ability to share my passion with all my friends. Dear Dad, Brother, Grandmom and Pop. Cue heart attack now! I will se.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012. I have been fortunate to have the support of the Rockspring Development Mine in providing my school with materials to help in our lessons on coal mining. Here at Milton Middle we are planning on a collaborative school-wide lesson this spring. Things are still in the making so keep chekcing back for updates! Sunday, July 24, 2011.

Monday, May 14, 2012. Monday, August 22, 2011. Friday, July 22, 2011. Day 6 IN the Mine. Day 6 IN the Mine was awesome! Thursday, July 21, 2011. An Unexpected Final Dinner Surprise. Day 5 ended with a very special dinner. Dennis Adkins, the head of the technology department for Cabell County and also the man who brought this whole trip into existance just seemed to think of everything! Oh, and the grasshoppers were everywhere! Wednesday, July 20, 2011.