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Virginia Tech Class of 2010 
Congratulations Michelle
Collage 2010
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2009 Carolyn Sue Huffman Harris
CAROLYN HARRIS
Has been nominated in the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards (online) in the following categories:
MUSIC (International) – Christian Best International Christian Song “Standing On Faith Alone” Congratulations and good luck, 2007
MAGAZINE AWARDS COMMITTEE
I would like say "Thank you" to the committee for the Nomination and say:
Congratulations to the winner-Veronica Lopez for her hit song
"Just Imagine (Homeless)"
Carolyn Huffman Harris was born the fifth child, of Howard Preston and Leona Bland Huffman, of Sinking Creek , Virginia. She grew up in Craig County and attended Maywood School and New Castle High School. She was a graduate of the class of 1975 of New Castle High School. She attended Lewis Gale School of CLA’s where he obtained her degree in Medical Technology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and certified by the Health Education and Welfare.
On August 25th, 1978, she married James Wayne Harris of Shawsville, Virginia. They reside on Singing Creek at their home, Little Pine Grove, with one daughter, Michelle Dawn. Carolyn went on to work at Montgomery County Hospital for two years and then made a career move to Virginia Tech in 1980. She has twenty-two years of service with Virginia Tech and worked in Chemistry, Biology and the last eighteen years in Human Nutrition and Foods. She is the author of ten research articles and one book chapter related to her research in the area of Foods and Cereal Chemistry.
She also writes lyrics to songs and has composed many gospel music hymns. Several are copyrighted in Washington, D.C. Also, she is a musician playing acoustic guitar, twelve string guitar, electric bass and mandolin. She has performed on stage since she was a freshman in high school. In September of 1991 she sang at the Roanoke Civic Center for the Great Gospel Sing-Off put on by Praise Promotions. Carolyn can be found performing all around the New River Valley and at many events in Giles and Craig County.
New Life Gospel Singers 1991
About Me
I love country living. Most of my life revolves around music. I like to listen to it, go to concerts, and perform it. I play acoustic guitar, electric bass, mandolin and twelve string guitar. Songwriting is something I enjoy doing. I have been writing since age 14. "Standing on Faith Alone" is currently on a Limited Edition CD produced by Paramount Group in Nashville, Tennessee. You can see the lyrics and the story and video behind the song under Video/Music entries. Also in the LINK (My Music) section is another great song , "I Reach For You." It is the best song that I have written in 2006. Gospel Praise music inspired me to try my pen at writing this type of hymn. I must say it turned out very well. I am married to my husband, Jim. We have been married for 32 years. We have one daughter, Michelle. She is a recent Graduate of Virginia Tech this year. GO HOKIES!!! I have a solid and firm belief in God. I read, pray and teach God's word. This may not seem cool to everyone. That's okay. Everyone has to find their own way. I never push my faith on anyone. My family are all NASCAR Fans. My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon,Car #24. My daughter is a fan of Car #88, Dale, Jr. I have two cats, Prance and Lucky. Also we have a Golden Retriever named Grace. They are actually family pets and all very beautiful. I live on part of our family farm and I am a country girl. I am active in my church and community. Living in the beautiful mountains of Virginia reminds me every day how blessed I am to be here. I enjoy listening to Country Music, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Gospel Praise and 70's Rock& Roll. My favorite gospel group are "The Isaacs". That's me with Ben, Rebecca and Sonja in the photos above.
Carolyn (center) with Barbara & JB Spencer
The Spencers (2009)
As a farm girl I grew up in some of the most scenic countryside a person could hope for. Craig County, Virginia, was and is my home. My musical background comes from by Mom’s side of the family. I had several Aunts and Uncles who were very talented in music. My Uncle Charles Sullivan Bland, Jr. (well known as Uncle June) could play many musical instruments. He was also a Pastor. I credit him for my Christian faith and musical ability. My Mom taught me to play guitar when I was fourteen. I began writing songs as soon as I could make the guitar chords. One of my favorite songs off my Christmas CD from 2002 is “It Just Don’t Seem like Christmas since Momma and Daddy are Gone”. It was written by me in memory of my parents. I would sit on my front porch, sing and play my guitar. It is true that front porches use to bring families and neighbors together. I am very proud of my family heritage and values I was taught. Some might say I am a little old fashion. I also learned to write poetry. Our Sunset at the bottom of the page is one of my best. My advice for the future is very simple, “Live your life with joy and be sure to tell those you love, I love you often. Wake up each day and never leave your room without saying a prayer when you arise and learn to like vegetables for they may save your life.” LOL
Michelle, Carolyn & Jim
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on. Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.
Our Sunset
by Carolyn H. Harris and published in A Treasury of American Poetry Volume III----Copyright ©2007, page 278
My best friend came to visit me up on the mountain one day We had so much to talk about but first we bowed our heads to pray Then we talked about faith and his amazing grace Of our friendship so special and how it puts a smile on our face We talked about disappointments and all of our fears How God has blessed our lives over the last year
Of all God’s blessings Love is the best It brings us joy, peace and happiness As we sang some hymns to offer our praise A beautiful sunset before our eyes God placed We just sat there and watched and nothing was said As the mighty hand of the artist painted the sky a breath taking red Later, what is the meaning of this sunset I said ? Could it be red for the blood on the cross Jesus shed ? Orange for the sins he bore for us all ? Purple for the robe he wore in Pilot’s hall ? Grey for the sorrows that surely he bore ? Colors undescribable and so many more ? We watched as it burst into colors so bright Then slowly it faded out of our sight The meaning is that our lives are like a vapor and so it is true We’re here for a short time and like the sunset we too must move To our eternal home in glory beyond the sunset in sky Where friends and family never fade away and no one ever says goodbye
Written on June 2nd, 2005
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