Well, it was the day for Julies big 'Power Point presentation. We were running late, and she was slotted to be the first to give the presentation to the class.
Nothing seemed to be going right that day, as the presentation was to be based on her previous ROTC commander John Torre.
He was proving difficult to reach, with his new position and all.... so Julie had attempted to change the personality to be interviewed to her new commander.
So, Julie had planned to interview her current commander at ROTC. The problem was that he was only a temporary replacement for Torre, and he was under duress. He had been sent to Fayetteville, due to his wife dying. He was now a widower, and Julie just didnt have it in her to bother him. He seemed so withdrawn and sad. So, Julie had to improvise, and ignore the ankle. She came through like a true professional. The teacher was amazed!
So, with hurt ankle and puny 'Power Presentation in hand, Julie braved forward to instruct the class on the basic's of giving a PP presentation. Her teacher sat in the class with rapt attention, and I was safely off to the side, trying not to be noticed... and, couldnt help but notice how Julie kept moving her hurt ankle around. I knew what pain she was in..... and sympathized with her... but, I was enjoying the time spent being a 'Mom! Oh, I mean an 'assistant!
Despite Julies lack of the interview she had planned, the professor was amazed at Julies composure and resources, and ability to 'present' despite it all. Needless to say, Julie fared well............. and having her 'assistant in class for a photo shoot may have set the stage a little! The professor was happy to smile for the camera, and when class was over, we both sighed a little sigh of relief and moved on to her favorite. class;'TVproduction and Broadcasting.
Crutches in hand, backpack secured, laptop put away, off we went, hobbling across the vast campus, dodging students here and there, arriving at the studio tired and out of breath!
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