“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
“I’m working on a comic strip. I haven’t named it yet. It’s a little hard to tell with these tattoos, but one character is a grasshopper and the other is a sensei. I started writing it out on napkins, but I also do stuff in … Continue readingOh where, oh where are those golden arches?
“We have two boys, 8 years old and 18 months. The oldest just got diagnosed with a muscular disorder. They’re not sure yet, but he might have the type where he becomes weaker as he gets older. “He’s not as strong as he should be. … Continue readingSon’s muscular disorder has parents concerned
“I started a job three months ago, so I’m living at home again trying to save some money.” “I just got out of real estate school and I’m studying for my final exam. I’m living back home, too.” How does it feel to be living … Continue readingLife is good living under parents’ roof again