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I am 40 years young. I am married to my soul-mate and have 4 children. I have a daughter and son and two steppys. I also have a fun loving grandson.

I work full time as an office manager for a machining company that deals strickly in aerospace. I have been

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Newborns and heaven: A discussion of baptism as a requirement: 2 of 47
I believe that it depends on your faith and what you believe. Who are we to judge or to say that it is a requirement or not. I believe to each his own. My faith signifies Baptism as a sacrament. Something special to share with God who gave me the opportunity of life. I believe that among all the sacraments of the Catholic fa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Abortion: View from a Catholic heart: 1 of 9
I am a Catholic full mind, body and soul. I had an abortion and even though I did it before I became a full Catholic,it had a devastating affect on me faithfully. When I first got the abortion I don't think I felt anything emotionally for the longest time. It was not until I gave myself to God that if really started to take ... More..
Personal Finance > Loan Basics Benefits of online cash advance loans: 3 of 16
The benefits of online cash advances are few but there are some. I believe they should be strictly used for emergencies only. I do not think that they should be used as a revolving loan due to the high rates that they charge for the use of the funds, but in an emergency I believe they are appropriate, needed and useful. The ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Choosing the right path in your life: 14 of 53
The right path in life for me is to accept things for what they are and take them one step at a time. I believe we are all given a path in life to journey with but it is how we all use the yellow brick road to get there. I for one believe that even through all the bad and the good I am where I should be today and I owe it al... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families How to build a relationship with your step children: 8 of 25
It is very possible to build a wonderful and strong relationship being a step-family. I am living proof. Not that it has been all fun and games, but I will tell you how I accomplished this mission I was on to make it work. I am very proud of our family and what we all mean to each other even through all the bad times. I have... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Avoiding communication disasters in marriage: 7 of 21
Avoiding Communication disasters I feel that what needs to be understood it that men and women need to understand we are two different creatures. We handle everything differently from emotions to anger with the exception of a few this is usually the case. If we all would just understand that we would be in a better place in ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: 11 of 31
I am sure there are many of you out there who have Breast Cancer stories and here is mine. I dedicate this to my cousin! She knows who she is. A few weeks ago one of my long distance cousins was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. I am not familiar with that term or another other being I have never dealt with anyone I know... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence The smoking debate: Free choice or not: 13 of 28
Smoking: Free choice or not As a smoker for 24 years, I will surprise you with my answer. I believe we should not have a choice in most cases. I agree that there should be designated places for smokers where it will have less affects on others who chose not to smoke. I am a respectful smoker. I will not smoke around others w... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Symptoms and treatment of anxiety: 14 of 29
Anxiety What a battle it can truly be. It is a kind of disease that can control every part of your life if you allow it to. Anxiety comes in so many different forms: Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Anxiety depression and so on. I suppose you first have to get a diagnoses first and foremost before being able to pinpoint exa... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause The emotional symptoms of menopause: 13 of 20
Menopause is a turning point in a womens life when she begins to get signs that her body, mind and soul are going in a direction of which she has little control. It is not an excuse, really it isn't but a fact. It is something I believe every women would love to bypass but it has to happen in most cases so you just have to t... More..