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Birth
I was a high-risk pregnancy for my mother. She had uterine cancer and continued her pregnancy with me. I was due on Feb 29, 1988. When my mom went to her doctor for her last appointment on Feb 22, the doctor said, "You're ready, baby's ready, and I have availability tomorrow morning." My mom then called my dad and said, "You wanna have a baby tomorrow?" He agreed and the induction was set. My mother was induced at 9:15 am on Feb. 23, 1988, and I was born 24 minutes later at 9:39 am. -
Death
When I was 7, my dog, Peanut (a golden cocker spaniel), died. THis was my first experience with death. My dad took us to the circus and out to dinner to celebrate. -
Frienship
I met my best friend in sixth grade and we have been best friends ever since. We will celebrate 22 years this May. She is my person. I was there when she gave birth to my god-daughter. She was there when I lost my beloved Rosemary. 22 years and it keeps getting better. I talk to her every day, I love her, and she is the most beautiful person I know. -
Death
On Dec 22, my sister lost her first baby, a girl, who was stillborn. Kourtnei (the baby) was born on December 23, and we had her funeral and burial on Christmas Eve. I was 14, it was a horrible experience, and I vowed right then and there I would never have children. -
Rosemary
I adopted my beloved Rosemary in Oct 2009. I was 21 and in a bad place mentally. This girl made me blossom, mature, and made my life infinitely better. She was mine. She developed bone cancer at the age of 9 and passed away Feb. 12, 2020. I have never been more depressed or in more agony than when that happened. I have tried very hard to pick up the remains of my life and move on in her honor. -
Father's Death
My father had health issues and was a smoker. He was not feeling well the day of July 9 and a few hours after I left their house, I received a call that he had a heart attack and was at the hospital. I got there too late and he was essentially on life support. After numerous tests, doctors, and time, we removed life support (in accordance with his wishes) and he passed away at 10:07 am.