I knew Jim and Susie Avett back when I was about 16. They were practically newlyweds, and Jim was in the Navy, stationed in Pensacola. He and Susie went to our church, Myrtle Grove United Methodist, and they hung out a lot with the younger folks, including us teenagers. I remember Jim was musically talented and a very funny guy, and Susie was little, cute and just so sweet. They were a very young couple and weren't parents yet, at the time -- this was about 1970.

When I first heard of the Avett Brothers, it struck me that I had only known one family with that name. "I wonder if they're from North Carolina?" I thought to myself, because I knew Jim was from N.C.

I finally got online and looked it up -- and sure enough, Seth and Scott turned out to be the sons of Jim and Susie Avett! I am so happy to know what happened to my old friends, and I am so pleased that Jim's musical talent was handed down to the next generation. Congratulations to Jim and Susie! You can be proud... you've got some gifted kids there.

Joyce Saenz Harris