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Happy New Year! I'm a 3 month fetus in my mothers belly. She doesn't know it but by feeding me and taking care of herself, she is going to give birth to the healthy baby girl my dad has been waiting for .
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I was born to John & Evelyn Chmielewski at Mercy Hospital in Toledo Ohio. My two brothers are at home with my Aunt waiting to come see me at the hospital.
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School days! Getting the boys ready for school and dad off to work was hard for my mom. I would ba awake and I wanted to be held. I would cry till somone would pick me up
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I was looking at the Batman and Robin costumes my brothers wore. My mom said I wase't afraid. I just kept looking back and forth at my brothers.
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I just loved when people talked to me. I just went ahead and had a conversation with them.
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I loved to swing in my swing! My brother would go in front of me and make funny faces to make me laugh.
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At 1 year, I was coordinated enough to walk accross the room into my mothers arms. I knew she would pick me up and hold me!
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My family had to keep the tables clear and keep a close eye on my. I'd either be breaking things or getting banged up
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Thanksgiving at our house! My mom was busy in the kitchen and I had noone to play with. My dad made my brothers play with me so I wouldn't cry,
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My dad passes on when I was 2 years old. I have only a few memories of him. Probably enough to count on one hand. We had a very close knit family and everyone chipped in so my mom could keep it together . They were our family and we were loved.
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Between 3 and 4 years old I was feeding myself and was able to go on the potty!
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In first grade we would hold hands and line up in the hallway. One row for boys and one for girls. Down the hallway we would march to the bathroom where we would take turns going to the bathroom.
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Tis was a very big event in the Catholic church and it was a very special time for me. I had the most beautiful dress and I was accepted into the church infront of all my family and friends
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I was excited to go to school. I made lots of friends. We could play together inside and on the playground.
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In 5th grade, I remember taking a series of tests to evaluate us in Math, English, and Reading. I always scored around average, but I still have test anxiety till this day,
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I enjoyed playing sports. I felt that as a team we all tried our best and the best and we all depended on each other. The best part was the everyone could join and noone was left out.
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Learning was becoming a very important part of my life. We were now being tested in every subject. I was now developing study skills and along with that- test anxiety.
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In 7th and 8th grade our class felt more like a family. We had a small class and were very close knot. I really enjoyed playing on the Vollyball & Baseball team. My teammates accepted me eventhough I wasen't a very good player. We had lots of fun!
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Mariam Sliwinski walked into our classroom this year and it wasen't until later in the year I knew I had a true best friend!
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At 12, I became a woman. No one really talked much about their physical changes, but I remember feeling uncomfortable about my body and I never felt very pretty.
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High School was hard to adjust too. It was hard leaving my old school friends that I was so comfortable with to attend a new school where I only knew a few people.
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My great Aunt came over and helped me make Chrusciki's for school. Baking cakes and goodies was a way of life for Polish people, especially around holiday time.
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I attentralCatholic High School. This was a college prep school and academics were important. I really enjoyed the Science andMath classes.
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I really enjoyed Math and actually thought I'd persue a degree in Accounting
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I married the one person that I feld understood me and was there for me. We would have a feamily and live happily ever after.
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Bringing a child into the world is a great joy. As a parent you try your best to give your children the love, compassion, attention, and understanding that they need.
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My early college years were more like drinking years and eventually lead to me dropping out.
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After years of a troubled marriage, it fell apart. I believe both of us were inmature and grew apart. We never realized how hard it would be to raise children when we still had growing up of our own to do.
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I returned to school a more focused person. Really enjoyed the academics. Still love school till this day and consider myself a lifelong learner.
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My husband and I met through a mutual friend and he has been a God send to me. He gave me unconditional love. He has helped me become the person I am and I love him for it. I realize the commitment it takes to make a marriage work and I will always stick by him through thick and thin.
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Our baby girl is born! She is beautiful and has brought more joy to us than we could ever imagine.
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So very proud. So happy for my Little Girl. She is a beautiful woman and she is going to make a wonderful wife and mother. Her husband is a tue blessing for her and our family!
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I m in my 50's and my glasses have turned into bifocles, my bodily functions are slowing down, and it is getting more difficult for me to remember things or learn new things.
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In My Late Adulthood Years - I am going to enjoy life with my husband. We wil focus on taking care of ourselves. We want to live a quality life full of family and friends. Live, Laugh, & Love...till death do us part!
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As I retire, I will exchange well wishes with coworkers along with stay in touch greetings. As I leave behind my work, I will open doors to contributing more to my community and friends.
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Brians 75th Birthday- As we walk through life together, I will be prepared for the good and the bad. I will care for this man will all my heart, mind, and soul. On this day may he be well and able to blow out all the candles on the cake that I make him! Hugs and Kisses, Honey!
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My husband and I will bo to a place where it is warm in the winter to enjoy our later Senior years. We will play cards and enjoy playing shuffle board. The kids will ceme to visit when they are on break from school. We will attend activities with others in our community. It's nice to e able to take a short bike ride , walk, or swim in the pool.
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I have come to grips with the fact that I am dying. I will meet with the family and cherish every moment we spend together. We will have an outline of my plan to travel to Oregon where I may voluntarily self-administer a lethal medication to put me out of my misery and relieve my children of the burden of caring for me. My family knows my intension and everyone is ok with me meeting God.