The Life of Brenda Liz Cueto

By bcueto
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    Conceived and Born

    Conceived and Born in Lancaster, Pa.
    To the proud parents: Edwin Sr. and Nelida Cueto
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    The Beginning Stage.

    Introduced to the world.
    Baptized in Catholic Church (Introduced to my families faith.)
    Braces put on both legs and began treatment at Easter Seals. ( I coudn't walk.).
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    Early Childhood.

  • Early Education

    Began Early Head Start Program.

  • Kindergarden

    Began Kindergarden.
    Introduced to Catholic School Education.
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    Middle Childhood.

  • Birth of my one and only Sibling.

    My one and only silbling-The birth of my brother, Edwin Jr.

  • 2nd Grade Preparation for Holy Communion.

    I was in second grade preparing in cathecism for my First Holy Communion.

  • Leg Braces Removed

    Easter Seal Treatments ended.
    Both leg braces were removed and walked independently.

  • 3rd Grade Introduced to Sports.

    In thrid grade. Excelling very well academicaly and introduced to the wonderful world of Sports and Ethics. Played Volley Ball and Basketball.

  • 4th Grade.

    In fourth grade became more involved in Church events-became an alter girl for masses, church lecturer and sang in the choir.

  • 5th Grade

    In fifth grade we moved to Detroit, MI.

  • New School/New Life

    Started my life in Detroit. Introudced to Urban Public School.

  • Middle School.

    Began 6th grade Middle School.
    Was bullied half the year-until I became a bully-victim.

  • 7th Grade

    Began the 7th Grade. Bullying Stopped. I was very anti-social.
    Began religious study preparation for Confirmation.

  • The beginning of High School

    Started my Freshman year of high School. I was very naive, not popular and very much into academics..

  • Entered the High School world of Sports.

    Joined the track and cross country track teams. GO EXPLORERS!

  • My 15th birthday.

    Had my "Quincenera" My fifthteen birthday. It's the latin's version of a Sweet Sixteen, but at 15. I was presented to society.

  • Graduated High School and Vocational School.

    Graduated High School with Honors and Vocational School with a two year Nursing Assistant Certificate.
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    Starting my initial Adult Decade.

    Spend the decade graduating from school, entering the real world of employment and starting my family.

  • Began My Employment Career.

    I was almost fifteen years old when my parents both were Managers at a bullet making plant; I was the receptionist in the evenings-performed light duty assignments.

  • Special Birthday.

    I finally became a legal adult. Yay, I turned 18.

  • Beginning of my Banking Career.

    Began my mini stint career as a Teller in the banking world.

  • Turned the big 21.

    My 21st birthday. It seemed like I waited for so long to be legally able to purchase and consume alcohol. Learned the proper way to socialy drink and not suffer the afterwards, laughing out loud!.

  • Death of a Parent.

    My father passed away of kidney disease. He was only forty years old. First real heart break of my life.

  • Birth of my first child.

    Welcoming to the world my first son!!

  • Brother's Graduation.

    My one and only brother graduated from High School. Proud Sister moment!.

  • Birth of my second son.

    Welcoming to the world my second son.

  • Special Birthday.

    My 25th Birthday!

  • Moved out of State.

    I moved my two small boys and myself back to my hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

  • Presenting my two boys to Christ.

    Baptised my two small boys in Catholic church in Pennsylvania....Proud moment.

  • New Employment in new state.

    Became employed at Penndot-working for the Pennsylvania Drvier and Vechicle licensing center.

  • Moved back to Detroit.

    I moved back to Detroit to help my mother and brother.

  • New Employment/Health Care.

    New Career...Introduction to employment positions in the Health care industry. I was employed there until 2008.

  • Birth of my third child/First daughter.

    Welcoming my third child. My first Girl!!!!.
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    Entering My Thirties/New decade.

    Entering my thirties. Completed my beautiful family consisting of just my five children and I. Beat Cancer! Started my college career, and fell in love.

  • Birth of my fourth child.

    Welcoming my fourth child. My second and last Girl.

  • Special Birthday.

    Turned the Big 30-full of life changes and surprises.

  • Purchased my first home.

    Purchased my first home...so proud.

  • Purchased our second home.

    Purchased our second home. In a very special neighborhood. Great memories.

  • Diagnosed with Cancer.

    Received the good news in June that I was pregnant with my last son and diagnosed while pregnant with Stage four Cervical Cancer.

  • Birth of my fifth and last child.

    Welcoming my fifth and last child. My last son. The "Baby".

  • Accepted into College.

    Began taking pre-requisites in College. No major determined at this point.

  • New Employment.

    Began my employment and new positions in the Healthcare world. I am still currently employed there.

  • Beginning of Cancer Treatment.

    Began treatments for my Cancer-the tretments lasted until 8/2013.

  • Treatments failed/Time to look for other options.

    The cancer treatments have failed and my cancer cells have spread. Time to get ready for Plan B-Surgery Time.

  • Surgery.

    Had to have a Hysterectomy. Kept my Ovaries. Praise God to this day Cancer Free.

  • Introduced to the world of Love.

    Met and fell in love with the best man that the Lord could have blessed my kids and I. My Husband.

  • Entering the world of Academia.

    Attempting my college career at Occ.

  • Transferring Colleges.

    I decided to transfer to Schoolcraft. I have been taking courses online-so far so good-Blessed!

  • Four Decades.

    My 40th birthday. My o' my how grateful I am to be blessed to celebrate four decades with my loved ones.

  • Beginning of Second Job(Part-Time).

    Began second job-part time. Supervising employees. Welcome to Management.

  • Completeting my second semester at Schoolcraft.

    Excited that so far I am healthy, working a full time and a part time job, finishing my second semester at Schoolcraft-to take a break before spring and summer semester start. Blessed!.

  • My Death.

    On my 81st bday I died from natural causes (per life calculator). I die in peace as I celebrated and spent the day with my beautiful family.