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Adulthood
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Pregnant
One week before graduation I found out I was pregnant at 17. -
High School Graduation
I did it I graduated. My commencement class was 700+ students. When I entered high school it was 1300+ freshmen. -
Labor & Delivery
I went into labor around 8am on the 29th, I didn't have my beautiful baby boy until the 30th @ 6:46 am. He weighed 6 lbs. 8or. He was the most beautiful baby I had ever laid eyes on. -
Certified Training
I started school @ ITT Technical/Taylor Business Institute in Chicago to become an Administrative Assistant. -
Wedding Vows
At 19 I married my high school sweetheart. -
Wedding Ceremony
Since the dress and the invitations were intended for a Christmas ceremony. We had the big to do on December 18th. The weather in Chicago on that day was 62 degrees. One of the most happiest days of my life. -
1st fight
My husband and I argued over money. He hit me so hard I saw flashes of light. The end result was he received 8 stitches in his hand & I received a broken jaw. -
Finished Training
Received certificate for completing Administrative Assistant traning. -
1st family reunion
This was the first of the Wilson Family reunions. My dad organized the event. Only time our family got together was @ funerals. -
2nd pregnancy
I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child. -
Baby Girl
I delivered another beautiful baby. This time a daughter. Again this was the most beautiful baby I had laid eyes on. She came in @ 7 lbs 11.5 oz. -
Homeowner
We moved into our first house. A colonial style 2 story 4 bedroom home. -
Smart kid
My oldest son was in tested and passed a entrance exam for kindergarten. I was elated bc he was about to turn five. We always had him in private school so I was pleased with the results. I was concerned about his maturity level since he was a year ahead of himself. -
3rd pregnancy
Im pregnant with baby #3. -
Dad's death
After battling prostate cancer for years my dad died. My world would never be the same. -
3rd born's first day.
My third born started school on this day. I cried at the bus stop.He was in the pre-k program. -
He's here.
I delivered another beautiful baby boy. He weighed 8 lbs 13 oz. This time not only did I think he was the most beautiful baby I laid eyes on, he looked just like my dad. -
Molested
My next door neightbor's son molested my 2 yr old daughter. -
4th pregnancy
I found out I was pregnant with my 4th child. We were going to trial for the molestation of my daughter. -
4th & Final
I pushed out my last child. He weighed 7 lbs 2oz. I was 3 weeks early. He was healthy and of course the most beautiful baby I laid eyes on. -
Tubligation
I didn't want anymore children so I had preventive surgery. Felt like I was hit by a truck when I woke up in recovery. -
My daughter's first day of school.
I was sad and happy my daughter began school this year. Pre-k program. I cried. -
Chicken Pox
My 3rd born contracted Chicken Pox. There was great fear because I hadn't had them. Needless to say all four children plus myself got them also. -
My oldest walks to school
We moved out of the house into a townhouse. My oldest son wanted to walk to school. I cried. -
Move to Georgia
My husband accepted a job in Atlanta, GA. I was excited to move because my dad always wanted to move back there. -
My youngest first day
My youngest child started school on this day. I didn't cry because I had a few hours of peace and quiet each day. -
Last fight
After 12 years of marriage this was the final straw. I received 15 stitches over my left eye. It was time for a divorce. -
Marriage dissolved
On this day my divorce was final. My children wanted to live in Michigan with their dad. It was because of the money he was enticing them with. -
Moved to Michigan
After finding out my daughter tried to commit suicide I moved to Michigan. -
Graduation
My oldest graduates from high school. I cried. -
Best Friend's Illness
My best friend is diagnosed with breast cancer. -
Moved to Chicago
I moved to Chicago to help my best friend through her recovery from having a mass removed from her breast. -
World Trade Center
I worked at a academic institution in Chicago. It was in a financial institution. We were the first to be evacuted on this day. There was a spirit of gloom in the air. -
Daughter's Graduation
My daughter graduated. I really cried because the majority of her senior year she was very ill. -
Carpel Tunnel Surgery
Working at UPS is repetitive hard work. I had carpel tunnel surgery on this day. -
Faye's Death
After being 2 years in remission from breast cancer, my best friend Faye died from a massive heart attack. She was 42 yrs old. I have never fully accepted that loss. -
Achilles Tendon Surgery
While working at UPS I tripped over a box which caused my left achilles tendon to rupture in one spot and tear in another. -
Fibroids removed
Two days after having my cast removed from my leg I found out I had over 50 fibroids and one of them was the size of a tennis ball. On this day I had it removed. -
3rd Born's Graduation
My third born graduated on this day. I was very proud and of course I cried. -
Hystectomy
I had a hystectomy on this day. It was the best thing that has happened to me health wise. -
Move to Alabama
After being officially separated from UPS I moved to Alabama to help some friends with a dying mother/grandmother. She died 4 days after my arrival. She was 93 yrs old. -
Move to Georgia
I didn't like living in Alabama since I'm from Chicago. I accepted a promotion in Atlanta and moved there. -
The Not Graduation
My youngest son didn't graduate from high school. This was very hurtful. He received he diploma by going to summer school. However to this day he has yet to pick it up from the high school. He owes fees that he has to pay. -
Move to Michigan
After receiving a phone call that my daughter was in the hospital & her vitals were weak I came to Michigan. I didn't give a notice to my job or landlord. I didn't know how things were going to turn out. I did give notice 2 weeks later. -
2nd grandchild born
My oldest son had a son on this day. Unfortunately we didn't know about this day because the mother didn't think he was my grandson. -
Its confirmed
My 2nd grandchild's DNA results are in hes my grandson. Hes such a beautiful baby. This is a wonderful mother's day.This was the first time I saw him. Hes the most beautiful baby I've laid eyes on. -
My granddaughter
My daughter gave birth to my beautiful granddaughter. Yes she is the most beautiful baby I've laid eyes on. -
90th Birthday
My mom turned 90 yrs old on this day.