Predictions

Ten years ago, our family put together a family time capsule with predictions of what we thought would happen to us individually and as a family over the next decade. The time capsule was sealed up with tape and placed on a top closet shelf. I looked at it occasionally, but never opened it up. I was waiting for 2010's New Year's Eve to reveal if our predictions were accurate.

Alas, with the move, I am not sure where our time capsule is now. I don't know how accurate we were in our predictions. If I ever find it, I'll have to let the family members know so we can have a good laugh. However, as we approach a new decade, here are my predictions for the coming 10 years....

Christie will continue to be a computer genius and be recruited by a major computer giant in the Bay Area. Tim will complete his animation studies and get hired to design the next big computer game. They will both relocate to the Bay Area and buy a home on our street.

Heather will receive another promotion at work, finally leave public accounting, and start her own home-based business where she doesn't have to put in such grueling hours during tax season. Dustin will not only graduate with his degree in Mechanical Engineering, but he will find a great job in the Silicon Valley. They will relocate to the Bay Area and buy a home on our street.

Jacob will graduate from the Police Academy. Jennifer will be named "Teacher of the Year." After a series of rapid promotions, Jacob will land a great job as a commander of a small town's police department (because it's safer) and Jennifer will become a principal of the elementary school right across the street from our house. They will relocate to the Bay Area and buy a home on our street.

Emily will not only graduate from High School, but she will go onto college where she will get an amazing degree in Floral Design/Photography/Business. She will marry a marvelous returned missionary in the Oakland Temple. Once he gets his Ph.d he'll be hired by San Jose State and Emily will start a wedding planning business. Of course, they will settle down in the Bay Area and buy a home on our street.

And my big prediction for Ron and I?

Ron and I will finally become grandparents and we will spoil all the grandchildren who live on our street!