Lifespan Timeline for Erika Heegan By elheeg1 Aug 14, 1965 Parents of Erika McGonigle are married. - P Psychosocial May 5, 1966 Birth of Erika L. McGonigle. Premature but healthy. - B Birth of Erika L. McGonigle Jul 5, 1966 Breastfed for 2 months until mom returns to work - B May 5, 1967 First word is "ball". - C Dec 10, 1967 Sibling named Adrienne born. - P May 5, 1969 Read to daily. Developed love of books/reading. - C Jun 30, 1971 First spanking I remember. Spanked for lying to dad. - P Sep 25, 1971 Sibling Clara born. - P May 30, 1973 Sibling Gabrielle born. - P Jun 1, 1973 Early swimmer. Join swim team when 6 year old. - B Sep 1, 1973 In highest reading, math groups at school. - C Jul 1, 1974 First become aware that dad is an alcholic. Parents fight a lot. - P Feb 4, 1976 Sibling James born. - P Jul 10, 1978 Menarche at summer camp. - B May 5, 1982 Obtain drivers license. - P May 28, 1984 Graduated from McAuley High School. - C Jun 1, 1984 Started drinking after 18th birthday. Legal in KS and college. - B Sep 15, 1985 Receive counseling for ACOA issues. Attend meetings also. - P May 24, 1988 Graduated from Georgetown University. - C Jun 1, 1988 Travel to Europe for 3 1/2 weeks with Lisa Chang. - P Aug 1, 1988 Start 1 year position with Jesuit Volunteer Corp, Tacoma, WA. - P May 24, 1993 Obtained MBA from The Ohio State University. - C Jul 3, 1993 Married in Joplin, MO. - P Aug 1, 1993 Started work at NBD Bank in Comm'l Lender Training Program. - P Sep 15, 1997 Son, Frederick Joseph, born. - B Aug 31, 1999 Daughter, Julia Ann, born. - B Aug 1, 2000 Quit job and family moves to Laredo, TX. - P Nov 1, 2001 Family moves back to Michigan. - P Jun 2, 2002 Son, Thomas Michael, born. - B Apr 3, 2005 Daughter, Vivian Elizabeth, born. - B Jan 15, 2008 Son, William Henry, born. - B Aug 15, 2009 Start taking prenursing classes at Schoolcraft College. - C Jan 1, 2010 Begin adoption process for Ethiopian child. - P Feb 2, 2011 Travel to Ethiopia with husband and 2 oldest children. - P Mar 20, 2011 Adoption of Ethiopian child completed. - P May 30, 2014 Obtain nursing degree. - C Sep 1, 2014 Begin part time work as a nurse. - P Aug 15, 2016 First of 6 children begins college. - P Mar 1, 2027 First grandchild born. - P Jan 1, 2030 Taking college classes for enjoyment. - C May 5, 2030 Walking 3 miles/day + strength training. - B May 20, 2030 Husband retires. - P May 30, 2031 Last of 6 children finishes college. - P Jun 30, 2033 Sell home. Move to site condo/retirement community. - P Nov 5, 2046 Death of Spouse. Nov 5, 2051 Death.