January 2^nd 2003—Happy New Year!

2002 has come and gone

And the Rochats are lagging along

So what’s new, we’re usually late

We just don’t pay much attention to dates!

In February to Desert Hot Springs we flew

To visit Mama Rochat and a slew

Of relatives and friends in LA

Then headed home for work (Roger) and play (Susan).

In April Susan broke her leg

Mowing by the flower bed

Off to the ER, Rog hauled her away

But not before scarfing his P B & J

For weeks Sue had to humbly be

Propped up by pillows on the settee

Wheelchair bound and then on crutches

Nurse Roger treated her like a royal duchess (that she is!)

At graduation time, last May

A plaque was awarded to Rog that did say

“Professor of the Year” by students given

They love him to death and he thinks he’s in heaven!

Roger traveled far less this year

Which greatly pleased his Susan dear,

Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Hartford & Philly

Till he was rudely chased away by Hurricane Isadore(ly)

Other family trips we took,

Almost never by the book

We were charged by bison in Yellowstone Park

Sue hobbled into the ocean on crutches, just for a lark.

Remodeling was done at the old home place

All the windows and doors we did replace

A new sprinkler system in case of drought

And ever since then, rain has flooded the South.

Melanie is happily engaged

And nuptial plans are being made

With Greg Ziebell from Tennessee

A great addition to our family.

Our David climbs up rocks and walls

And we have seen him literally crawl

Across the ceiling at “Atlanta Rocks”

Body building and fitness for this Rochat jock!

Suzette and Michael are working and studying

To married life they are acclimating

We hope by the end of 2003

Michael will have his Ed D

And now we must bid you all adieu

This poem just has to have a curfew

We hope 2003 will bring

Much laughter, love and a song to sing.

With love and best wishes,

Roger and Susan