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About me - Carrie Frank

Some days I feel like I have LOTS of children. I have a 16 year old step son, them a 13 and a 5 year old son, as well as, a 7 year old daughter. But after driving a school bus for 10 years, I have new kids every year.

I am happily married and hate to cook

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Combat: 5 of 51
A soldier down, so full of life, Just earlier today, Raised his eyes, so weary, And, struggled just to pray. "Let Mom know, I love her, Show Dad, I've made him proud," I memorized the words he said, As Andy prayed out loud. "Please, give my family comfort, God, guide them threw the pain, Help them see I know, That I did not ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 13 of 116
At this stage of my life I could honestly write for either side. But, when I look back to the beginnign of my marriage when I made it acceptable with my own lack of confidence in myself and my own behavior, I have to say yes. I was 18 when I became pregnant, and married just 2 months after my son was born. My husband was 20 ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 15 of 96
I was 18 and could take on the world. I had just been married and was still going out with friends from high school. That is probably why Walt's death made such an impact on me. My husband and I were at my cousins wedding, when we overheard that Walt wouldn't be coming because Walt had gotten into an accident. The family had... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 84 of 454
Cries no longer uttered, pain no longer felt, Hush, now...I'm not really gone. I'm growing up in heaven, for I was just a girl, The day my life on earth ended. I have knowledge that I never had, On earth you never will. My heart will never again be broken, Tears, never will I shed, Never will I argue with you again. I now li... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is competition in school helpful or harmful to the students?: 9 of 45
You can argue that children need to learn to accept failure or that they are not the best at everything. As the parent of 3 children in special education, I can tell you it may be harmful to a students emotional well-being. My daughter is a main streamed student with an IEP. She struggles through each day of learning and rea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Left behind: 21 of 74
Don't cry for me this Christmas, I'm the star up on your tree, I want to see you smile, When you think of me. I know that I'm your waking thought, And, that you sometimes cry at night, And, I know that you regret, Every angry word or fight. But, I think of you, so lonely, And, I long to heal your heart, Because, I also, miss... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Teaching your child how to safely ride the school bus: 1 of 3
Each and every day millions of students are transported to and from school, on trips and for sporting events. For the most part, these days go by with out any major incidents. But there are always those days where things go wrong. Here are just just a few of the basic rules that will help your child to get through the ride, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 164 of 361
My final good byes My loved ones and friends You all were so dear I prayed for you in the end. I wish you happiness Please don't grieve for me I'm where I belong I'm where I should be. I wish you the love That I felt every day The care that you put In the words you would say. I wish you a home And prosperity I wish you conte... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering: 153 of 267
Still I tuck you in at night, Still brushing back your hair Still kiss your forehead softly, When you say your bedtime prayers Still, I hear you wake at night, And, cry out from your dreams Still whisper it's OK, No matter how real it may seem I still wake you up, And rush you on your way I still tell you, please, drive care... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Parents need to train their children well for success in life: 8 of 12
For the past 10 years I have been driving a school bus, so I am no stranger to the parent of the innocent child or teen. I remember the good old days when it was a fore gone conclusion that the adult was the honest party when reporting a child. If the teacher had to call home, the kids was scared, and later punished. Just th... More..