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I am a mother of two wonderful grown children and have two awesome grandchildren. I live in Georgia with my husband Roy, mother (Louise) and have a large loving family.

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Other What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 3 of 155
Inspiration for me is found in the life of people who have overcome the odds regardless of the hindrances, which they have at hand. A disabled child, a parent who takes time to love and enjoy their children, an act of sacrifice and giving without expectations of receiving compensation of any kind.My mother is a truly inspirin... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Unexpected surprises of life as a married couple: 1 of 22
Our marriage has been one surprise after another. We married and had our first child at age fifteen. My first surprise was the day I realized that my husband was controlling and demanding. Life was not what I had expected with his hobby of drinking and hanging out with his friends. I found myself spending most of my time alon... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Living with the past: 42 of 204
Living with the past is something that we should use as a tool for a better future. You can never go back and change what has happened. Even so we can move forward , learn from it and use it to our advantage. Some mistakes can effect everyone you know. Some are life changing and very painful. The size of the mistake is not th... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: I am a perfect parent: 17 of 60
A Perfect Parent? Hmmm, I guess I qualify, everyone else does. The only way to see myself as a perfect parent is to focus on the way my children have turned out. This is not to say that mistakes never happened, of course they did. The key was to make it right before it damaged my children for life.If you measure parenting by ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Children of divorce: Tips to help kids adjust to a new family situation: 5 of 16
You can take two very decent people and watch them become raving maniacs when faced with divorce. The children involved in the divorce are left with one thing...uncertainty. Most children do not understand why they no longer have both parents at home. Many of them feel as though it is their fault that mom and dad have separat... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 111 of 352
Have you ever done something so stupid that you wish you could turn back time? Unfortunately,I have a number of times. Like the time I went through the drive thru at a McDonald's. When asked if they could help me, I said, 'I'll have a number one with a coke, to go please.' I did not want to pull around the corner of that buil... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Should nurses have the authority to decide whether a patient should be resuscitated?: 2 of 6
I have always had great respect for nurse's and the lack of praise they receive from the physicians and peers. The long hours and demands on them are huge...but, that comes with the territory. Up until December 2006, I would always defend nasty remarks from people if they were bashing a nurse without just cause. After this pa... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Can couples help other married couple get through their marital problems?: 1 of 3
As in any relationship, we learn by example and from life experience. When a couple has overcome many issues which can rise over time, they have knowledge and insight on certain matters which others may not be able to relate to. You go to a doctor for advice on a condition. You go to a scholar to learn what they specialize in... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for gardeners: 15 of 34
A green thumb is a gift which many, like myself was not given. I can kill even the hardiest of plants no matter how hard I try to care for a plant. I just can't get it right. I once killed a twenty-five year old Bonsai tree. I purchased a book and read it, followed the instructions and the poor plant was dying a slow death. W... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day What to get a guy for Valentine's Day: 13 of 29
I've had thirty-four years to come up with something special for my man on Valentine's Day, Anniversaries and just appreciation day. Not all of my plans have been a great success. I can however, give you a few of the things I have done that 'Wowed' his every emotion and desire. When I plan something now, he gets excited just ... More..