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Prenatal Development & Birth
I was born this day. My mother and I were both in good health. -
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Developemental Life Span
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Brother is Born
My mother gave birth to my brother. He has a different father. -
Moved to California
My mother moved us to California to live with my brothers dad who was stationed in the military there. -
Life in California
Although I don't remember it, I have seen pictures. Most days we were at the pool or at the beach. We learned how to swim at Mothers beach in Oceanside, California. Both my brother and I had bleach blond hair. -
Moved back to Michigan
After going through a rough divorce, my mother moved us back to Michigan to stay with her parents. We lived in a two bedroom apartment in Westland. My mother slept in a bed with the two of us. -
Started School
I started kindergarden at Garfield Elementary School in Westland. I was so scared leaving my mom, and it took me a while to adjust to being away from her for that long and getting use to the other kids. -
Baptised
I was baptised at the Garden City Assembly of God, as a Christian. My grandparents had instigated it and I didn't really have a choice in the decision. -
Graduated Barbrizon Modeling School
My mother had enrolled me in modeling school. Everyone had always said I should be a model, plus she always dressed me up and did my hair. After graduating we found out that I could only due commercial due my height. I really loved the runway but I was too short. -
Interview with a Modeling Agent
I was so nervous on this day, we went to see a real agent with MGM modeling agency. She was very nice but blunt. She told me if I was five inches taller that she would have me on a plane to Japan, unfortionately I was done growing. -
Detroit Nationals Pageant
My cousin and I were both entered in this pageant. Although we did not get to continue after the first round, I did win Miss Pre Teen most phontogenic. I still have the tallest trophy ever. -
My mother passed away
My mother died when she was only 36 of pheumonia. I was at school, just started highschool and was called down to the office. My aunt picked me and drove me to the hospital. Her heart stopped three times and on the third time they tryed putting in a pace maker. She didn't come back. My grandparents took my brother and I to kiss her good bye. She was the first dead person I had ever saw. My brother collasped on entry to her room and I kissed her very cold cheek. She was burried three days later. -
Lost my innocence
On the one year aniversary of my mothers death, I gave my innocence to my boyfriend. This boyfriend would turn out to be the father of my kids in the future but at this time, he was a bad boy that I was extremely attracted to for all the wrong reasons. -
Started using drugs
My junior and senior year of highschool began with using drugs. First marijuana, then cocaine, ecstacy and lots of alcohol. I still have a hard time remember certain events or times during this period. I know I did a lot of stupid things and there were some very fun times but I was one of the lucky ones to get out alive. -
Senior year drop out
I dropped out of highschool because I wasn't going to graduate on time. Not caring about grades or actually going to school, I was a drug addict and severly lost. -
I was pregnant at 17
When I found out I was pregnant, I was so scared but I was excited. Jason didn't really want kids at all, but was more worried about his parents reaction. In the end everyone was excited for their first grandchild. We had lots of help and took classes but still had no ideal what we were getting into. -
Aiden was born
My son Aiden was born on this day. He is/was my biggest mirracle and I still think he saved my life. I was only 17 yrs old when I found out, one month after I dropped out of highschool. This was a very scary and emotional time, but I wouldn't change anything. -
I received my GED
After signing up for the two day test, I didn't study much at all. During the test, I feared most of my answers were wrong. This day I got my certificate in the mail. I was so proud of myself. -
Started College
I took my first semester at Madonna University and loved it. With the high tuition and not wanting to take out student loanes, I took some time off of school. -
Tristan was born
My second son was born this day. I was induced early so he didn't come on his brothers birthday but they are still in the same week. This was a very happy time in my relationship, we were trying to have another baby and it happened on the first try. -
My relationship ended
My children's father left me when I was 6 months pregnant with our third child. He moved in with his new girlfriend and they were married 6 months later. I was devasted and heartbroken, luckily I had lots of family and friends to help me get through it. -
Associate in Arts
I got to walk for the first time ever. Graduating Schoolcraft college with an Associate in Arts degree. I was also pregnant with the second child but no one could notice because of the big blue cloak. I almost passed out from standing on my feet to long. I was the first person in my family to graduate college. -
Danika was born
My daughter Danny was born on this day. I had wanted a little girl so bad and for sure thought she would be another boy. This was a very difficult time in my relationship with my childrens father. We grew apart for reasons and he left when I was 6 months pregnant. I went through child birth alone in the hospital with my doctor and nurse and it was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through and I would never want to go through it ever again. -
I met Lee
Lee and I met online and started talking. We did live an hour a way from each other but we became very close friends. -
We officially started dating
After some time of getting to know Lee, we decided we wanted to take our friendship to the next level. We started dating and it was so different from our past relationship. Everything clicked and felt so comfortable. -
Lee and I get a house together
We were ready to move in together and start our lives. Over two days, his stuff was moved in and the kids and mine were too. Our first night of all of us together was really hectic but it felt so right and the kids loved it. -
Present Day
Lee and I are raising the kids in our new house. We both work full time and I am still a full time student in progress of getting a second assoicates degree. We are all happy. -
Getting Married
Lee and I get married by a lighthouse joined by all of our friends and family. Danika is the flower girl and the weather is beautiful. -
Moving to Oxford
We move to Oxford, MI so Lee can be closer to work. I am a stay at home mom. The kids love living out in the country and enjoy many activities that they never got to do before. -
Published my first novel
I published my first novel which I put a lot of effort and time into. I'm invited to book signings, newspaper interviews and an article is writen about my book in many magazines. It is exclaimed as being a very erotic love story with a dangerous twist and they can't wait for the next one. -
Aiden graduates high school
My first born graduates high school with honors and a full scholarship to Central Michigan for Criminal Justice. -
Tristan graduates high school
My wild child has calmed down and actually graduated high school after a rough start. He plans to attend college to get his business degree and open a his own design company. -
Danika graduates high school
My little girl is all grown up and graduates high school. She is planning on moving to New York in the fall to become a model and already has agencies wanting to sign her. -
All the kids are moved out
I enjoy my days writing more books, while Lee works less hours due to him becoming co-owner. We spend time expanding our gardens and selling fruit and vegtables on the weekend. Growing old together, while the kids visit as much as they can. -
The kids are no longer kids
Aiden has moved to Texas and become a state trooper, Tristan is married, living in Ann Arbor and has a very established design company develping major websites and comercials. Danika has signed with Elite model management and is in magazines all over the world, she has been cast in a movie that starts next year. -
Becoming Grandparents
Tristan and his wife give birth to twin boys after a couple of years trying. They remind me of him and his brother, both so beautiful, full of life and completely amazing. -
Lee retires
Lee is able to retire and we take a trip to Ireland and Europe, spending three weeks traveling and staying in many places. -
Diagnosed with Alzheimers
At 71 years old, after many years of noticing symptoms my doctor diagnosed me with Alzheimers disease. My husband was now taking care of me. -
Death
I pass away in my sleep with my husband holding me, death was well deserved after the last two years of not being able to care for myself at all and beginning to forget who Lee is and my children.
