: About Me

I am happily married and the mother of eight children. I have one published article, the only article I've ever submitted for publication (other than on Helium). The article was entitled, "Coping with my Grief" and was about dealing with the tragic death of my two-year-old son.

I am currently writing a novel based on the life of my great great grandparents.

My passion is ...

reading, ice skating, family

My parents always told me ...

to be happy

My childhood ambition ...

to be a mother

My favorite memory ...

My wedding day

Why I write ...

To avoid Alzheimers

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Helium.com; The Brothers Karmazov

My first job ...

Door to door verifying information for the Polk Directory

My best moment ...

I've had so many wonderful moments. Bringing each one of my children into the world would probably be right at the top.

My inspiration ...

My family

Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss The circle of life: Having a baby and losing a loved one in close proximity

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My tears fell silently, while I prayed vocally for help. I was sitting in the small bedroom rocking my two week old baby. In the room was a crib, and a single bed. The bed was empty. When my sweet baby girl was less than two weeks old, we had a fire in our home. It was started accidentally by my two year-old son. As he was in the middle of it, we were unable to save him. I had worried so much prior to the baby's birth. Was the baby going to be healthy? Would I be able to handle six children. Besides these normal worries, I had a couple of extra ones thrown in. My seven year-old daughter ha...

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• Marketplace Approved Writer
• Helium Charter Member