Hello!!!
My name is Mary. I'm also known as Mary Bear. The title of this page is based on a philosophy of mine. No matter what life throws at you, you need to KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
Now a little about myself and my family.
My husband Jim & I have been married for over 38 years. We have been blessed with three lovely children and five fabulous grandchildren.
Our daughter Holly is the mother of two children. Tabitha 16 and Lee 12 and is attending college full time while working. She is married to a wonderful guy named Tom. font>
We also had two sons. We lost Shawn on March 26, 2000 at the age of 35 to endocarditis. He left behind a son. You can view his memorial page by clicking here.
Our youngest Son, Jim is a rig electrician and his wife Pam works at a local hospital in the education department. They have one son, who will be 3 in September and are expecting a second son in November of 2000. Jim also has a daughter by a previous marriage.
I currently have three+ careers. By day I'm a College Counselor at a local college in Southeast Texas. In addition to this I coordinate a Single Parent Program called Choices, which is funded by a federal program.
I enjoy designing web sites and the graphics for them. Then in my 'unspare' time I'm a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and I guess I'll always be a college student. I feel that you're never too old to learn something new.
I love Bears, any size, shape or type of bear. My office is full of bears that my family, friends and students have given me over the years. I have bought a few myself though. I also have a lot of ..yep..you guessed it...Beanie Babies, Attic Treasures and bears from the Ty Bear Den collection. I enjoy games of all kinds, Bingo, Spades, Hearts, and lately I've been enjoying the treasure hunts found thoroughout the net. I'm even working on a treasure hunt of my very own at this time. So be sure to check back later if you enjoy games.
Well, that's enough about me for now. On the next page is a poem that was written for me by a former student. Just click on the next button. Then after that is my photo album. I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to The World of Bearlyhere.
Please take a moment to sign my guest book before you leave.
Thank you
Mary Bear
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