Jana

  • Born

    Born

    Was born on July 24th, 1975. Yes, my mom is 45 she is old. Born in Germany.
  • Moving

    Moving

    Moved at the age of four, to the United States from Germany. Still good friends with the first neighbor.
  • Younger Brother's Birth

    Despite being 5 years apart my mom and uncle were born on the same day! My grandmother had to leave my mom's birthday party to go to the hospital!
  • Graduated High School

    Graduated with all A's. Graduated with 4 years of French.
  • Graduated from University of Michigan

    Graduated from University of Michigan

    Went to University for 6 years. Graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Job at Ford Motor Company

    Job at Ford Motor Company

    Started engineering seatbelts at Ford Motor Company. When going to orientation there were 10-15 men for every woman.
  • Moved to Virginia From Michigan

    Moved for work and started to work at the Norfolk plant. Lived next to the beach.
  • Bought First House

    The first house in Chesapeake Virginia. It was a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story house.
  • Met My Dad

    Met my dad while supervising him at the Norfolk plant. My mom says the first thing she noticed about him was his smile.
  • Got masters degree

    Got degree in engineering
  • Got Married

    Got Married

    Got married to my father. Had an outdoor wedding. Also had a small wedding with about 40 guests.
  • I was Born

    Almost 2 weeks late. I decided to cook for a while.
  • My brother was born.

    Was 2 weeks early.
  • Diagnosed with Cancer

    Had cervical cancer. Stage 1C
  • Beat Cervical Cancer

    Beat cervical cancer. Had a radical hysterectomy in 2014 over Easter weekend.