“I had a very rough childhood. My parents didn’t give two hoots about me, so I kind of raised myself. And my husband’s family was military; he was pretty much raised by the military because his parents were gone constantly. “Based on those experiences we … Continue readingStay-at-home mom helps create family unit
“My big focus is on my kids growing up to do the right thing. Some days scare me more than others to see what decisions they make. “We let them make their own decisions on a lot of things, and some of those decisions may … Continue readingKids learn difference between right and wrong
“Growing up in my family, we never really played basketball. Most of our ancestors played football. I even have a cousin in the NFL. His name is Charles Godfrey. “It’s pretty awesome. It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything because if he can … Continue reading‘It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything’
“I had heart surgery about eight years ago and I just kept working and working and working. Then I had a stroke. Last May I started getting real sick. I couldn’t breathe, so they rushed me to the hospital. “I had congestive heart failure. I … Continue readingHer heart keeps pumping, with help of device
“I love still being alive. There was a moment when I thought I was dead already. I was ready to cross into the light. But then my parents, who died about eight years ago — one on Mother’s Day and the other on Father’s Day … Continue reading‘I’m just trying to enjoy my life, what I have left’
“I’m used to being on the other side of the camera. My grandmother gave me my first one when I was 10 — it was a Kodak Disc — and that just kind of started my love of taking pictures. I really enjoy seeing something … Continue readingGrandmother introduces her to photography
“I stopped working to be at home with my son, so this is my first job in eight years. “I found that spending so much time at home, I didn’t really know how to talk to people anymore. I’m naturally pretty quiet and shy, so … Continue readingShe has to relearn how to interact with people
“My husband works out of town, which has been a little hard on my son. His dad is in Colorado right now and has been gone off and on since August. But it’s good because we’re getting our bills paid, you know? I also miss … Continue readingHe’s working hard to keep those bills paid
“One day, I’d like to build a family. She and I are just together right now.” Do you plan to get married? “We don’t know yet.” When will you know? “Hopefully soon.”
“My biggest challenge right now is getting a girlfriend. I haven’t been meeting many chicks lately.” What’s been the problem? “I haven’t been getting out much. I’ve got schizophrenia. I’ve been struggling with it for about five years. I started to hear voices in my … Continue readingSchizophrenia is hampering his dating life