"It was

totally out of the blue," Wright said. "I had to turn that bad

omen around, make it work for me. It was almost as if it (the computer)

was here for a purpose. If my husband hadn't bought that computer, I don't

know where I'd be now."

Last summer,

Wright worked on the Web site for the Jimmy Carter NHS Education Program

with Annette Wise, instructional specialist for the program. Her work

included "onsite learning for students in the form of field trips

and other hands-on experiences," according to Joseph Bowler, assistant

professor of Information Technology at Clayton State. "Online programs

are also available for teachers worldwide who do not have the opportunity

to visit Plains."

"(Wright)

spent many hours reviewing, revising and developing items for the homepage

for the Jimmy Carter NHS Educational Program," added Wise. "She

has been dedicated to researching as well as assisting with ideas and

ways which can speed the delivery of items to teachers."

Wright assisted

Wise with the site by creating a calendar, field trip requests form and

a student section that contains information for fun and research. The

site has been added as a link on The Carter Center's Web site and President

Carter, who also viewed it, was very pleased.

After graduating

Clayton State with Honors this Saturday, Wright should have no problem

securing employment after graduation. However, she has no immediate plans

for joining the workforce.

"I'd like

to stay close to home when I do go to work," she says. Being close

to her children is a top priority.

"Graduation

will be very special to me," said Wright. Not only will she be receiving

her diploma, but she will also be celebrating a milestone birthday and

the fifth anniversary of her husband's death. "All within the same

week," she sighed.

Nevertheless,

as Wright walks onto the stage Saturday, she embraces a future, knowing

how it all began; with an omen, one she thought was bad, but which turned

out to be very, very good.