I am a second grade teacher at the Hot Springs School District. This is my second and last year there. I taught third and fourth grades for 7 years at Caddo Hills Elem. I have been married for 18 years and we have two children. One is in her first year in college and my son is in fifth grade. I love animals - especially dogs. We have four - a Corgi, Sheltie, a Beagle and an Anatolian Sheperd. We also have a beautiful calico cat that thinks she's one of the dogs!And a raccoon! I love to read and write.
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Mel36 replied to NeverGiveIn22’s discussion post Update in the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support group 10:38pm
So, are you saying heavy metals are a contributing factor or not? I'm not clear on that, sorry, guess…
Mel36 commented on beachbarb’s journal entry Off to bring Peace 10:32pm
Enjoy being with your father. I can't believe he's seen three of his children die. I'm not sure I'd…
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Hang in there. Can you have someone come take care of Rob for a day or two and let you get away? I think…
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July 12, 2008 12:00am
We have James moved into his room! I have my dog room set up and ready to go! I also had ordered business cards and car magnets, they …
July 8, 2008 11:05pm
We have started to move James into his new room! Just missing a few things - plug covers, light switch cover and blinds. His bed and most …
Here's hoping your weekend is great!
I'm honored to have you as a friend and I'm sorry to hear about your loss! Thank you for the hug and I hope your day is filled with joy and happiness!
There are non-believers. I love the Lord. So, my pastor said, when they are in darkness, they don't want to let any light in. I did not hide my light under a bushel basket!!
Thank you for your kind words. Everyone processes grief differently. It did not hinder me from attending the memorial service. I would't have missed it for the world.
A few years ago, I let myself get out of control. Too much pressure built up and I exploded onto a teacher, a peer. I almost lost my job over it. But, I turned it around. I got help with meds and now I'm much better.
After my son was born in 1996, I have packed on the pounds. I'm at my largest - 200 lbs now. I'm working to get it off!
When I was 18, I got pregnant. I married the guy, but after a few months, I just couldn't make it work. Here I am 18 years later dealing with my daughter's questions about him.
I've had high cholesterol for several years now. I'm taking lipitor and won't be checked again until this summer. I'm not very good at watching what I eat.
I've had a lot of things happen over the years to depress me.
I lost a cousin to a drunk driver several years ago. It seems from them, it nose dived. I lost my dad in 86 to ALS, then lost my two grandfathers within 6 months of each other. Then lost my grandmother 3 years later. I still have one grandmother and I fear losing her. I've lost two dogs that I was very close to. One helped me through losing my dad....
My dad was 50 in 1986 when he passed from ALS. I was 16.
I do not have OCD, but I believe my sister does. When you hoard things, does that mean it's OCD?
