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The Beginnings
Conception to birth is an unknown time for me. I have no information on my birth parents. -
A wonderful day!
This is the day I was born. I was born in Wyandot, Michigan to my biological mother and given up for adoption. -
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The First Two Years
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Brought home from the orphanage
Adoption was through Catholic Social Services. I was placed in the Sarah Fisher Home prior to my placement. -
Stranger Awareness
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Coo's to music
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Severe food allergies and lactose intolerance
Hospitalized for 8 days for dehydration and gastritis -
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The Play Years
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Injury sustaining car accident
Hit by a drunk driver. Father had a concussion, sister severly injured, I received a large hematoma to my upper leg and other minor injuries. -
rode my first bike with training wheeles
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Kindergarten
Started a new school because we were moving there. Very frightened because I didn't know anyone from there. -
Moved
Moved to a new home and away from my best friend, Grace -
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The School Years
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Severe burn injury
Just prior to starting 5th grade I severly burned my abdomen. It made my extremely self conscience and withdrawl a little from my social group. -
Softball
Began participating in organized sports with my friends -
Finished Elementry school
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Adolescence
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Puberty strikes - First mensus
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Memeber of Homecoming Court
Egocentrism -
First Relationship
Third year of a five year romatic/intimate relationship -
Started College
Changed career 4 x's before graduation -
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Emerging Adulthood
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Engaged to be married
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Long term relationship ends
Engagement called off 6 mos before the wedding -
Relationship began with future husband
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Engaged to be married
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Graduated from nursing school - ADN
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Married - Mrs. Laura Landless
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Adulthood
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First born - Son
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Second Born - Daughter
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Financial burdens
I had to work 3 jobs inorder to help sustain our new family. -
Return to school for BSN
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Divorced
Marriage ended after 12 years of marriage. Very difficult, stressful time. Unexpected and unwanted part of adulthood. Ultimately encouraged my growth as a person. -
Death of my father
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Graduate from College - BSN - FINALLY!
A long bumpy road! -
Marriage of my son
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Marriage of my daughter
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First grandchild is born
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Retire
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Late Adulthood
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Travel to Ireland with my family
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Remain active in my famiily life
Support my children in the marriages and professional lives. Attend events of my grandchildren. -
Move into a retirement community
Uncertain if it will be in Michigan or elsewhere. Much will depend on locations of friends and family at this time. -
Death
Peacefully in my sleep.
