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My fetal Development- Prenatal Development
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 . -
Happy Birthday to Me!-Birth
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. -
Cuddling with Mom- Psychosocial
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 -
1st Halloween- Cognitive
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. -
Cooing & Gooing -Biosocial
I just loved when people talked to me. I just went ahead and had a conversation with them. -
10 months old -Biosocial
I loved to swing in my swing! My brother would go in front of me and make funny faces to make me laugh. -
Walking -Cognitive
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! -
1-2 years-Biosocial
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 -
Play with me or I'll cry (Psychosocial)
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, -
My Dad Died- Biosocial
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. -
Becoming a Big Girl
Between 3 and 4 years old I was feeding myself and was able to go on the potty! -
First Grade -Biosocial
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. -
1st Holy Communion- Psychosocial
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 -
1st Grade-Psychosocial (Childhood)
I was excited to go to school. I made lots of friends. We could play together inside and on the playground. -
5th Grade Evaluation -Cognitive
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, -
Vollyball Fun - Psychosocial
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. -
5th grade -Cognitive
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. -
7th & 8th Grade Sports- Biosocial
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! -
Met my Best Friend- Psychosocial
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!
We would be inseperable for the next 3 years. We did everything together. These are my fondest memories. -
Adolescent development- Psychosocial
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. -
High School- Psychosocial
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. -
Chrusciki and other Polish Food- Biosocial
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. -
High school Math & Science (Cognitive)
I attentralCatholic High School. This was a college prep school and academics were important. I really enjoyed the Science andMath classes. -
Math vs Science- Cognitive
I really enjoyed Math and actually thought I'd persue a degree in Accounting -
Marriage - Biosocial
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. -
Becoming a mom- Psychosocial
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. -
Early College Years (Cognitive Development)
My early college years were more like drinking years and eventually lead to me dropping out. -
Divorce- Psychosocial
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. -
University of Toledo - Accociates Degess- Cognative
I returned to school a more focused person. Really enjoyed the academics. Still love school till this day and consider myself a lifelong learner. -
Love & Marriage- Biosocial
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. -
Our Baby Girl (Psychosocial)
Our baby girl is born! She is beautiful and has brought more joy to us than we could ever imagine. -
My Daughter's Wedding Day - Psychosocial
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! -
52nd birthday - getting old (Cognitive)
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. -
65th Birthday-Biosocial
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! -
Retirement - Biosocial
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. -
Happy 75th Birthday my Love- Psychosocial
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! -
Loving our Senior Community-Cognitive & Psychosocial
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. -
Death with Dignity - Psychosocial
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.