Laura Laura Ramos:  

Life After 25 years of being away, living in Montana, 2 years and California for 23 years,I have come full circle and returned to Spokane (July 2004). I felt it necessary to be near my mother since my father's passing. It's been a tough year adjusting, making new friends and praying my teenage daughters will make friends to help ease the pain of leaving the only life they've ever known. My sons have done well with the change. I've been in the work force for the last 8 years. I waited until my youngest child entered school. I started out at 3 Day Blinds, and became a manager. Then went to work for my Chiropractor for almost 2 years. I was then offered a job at the new high school in Greenfield, CA. which is where we lived. That was a great job. I was the receptionist and ASB Clerk. After 3 and a half years I was promoted to principal's secretary. I loved it! I was going to retire from that job. But God had other plans for me and here I am!It's tough getting a decent job with decent wages here in Spokane. I've been working at Avista Advantage since September and enjoyed the people and the company but felt I needed something with more responsibility. I will be starting at the local newspaper next week and am looking forward to being in the downtown environment. I have been married to a wonderful ...Expand for more