Carla Dennis:  

CLASS OF 1978
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Jacksonville, AR
Rio linda, CA
Topeka, KS
Westside SchoolClass of 1972
Rio linda, CA

Carla's Story

I remember a lot about Rio Linda California. It was a great place to grow up. My life started in Jacksonville Arkansas. I loved the outdoors. I could ride horses. I jogged on country roads. I was fascinated with the chickens and ducks and rabbits. Biology excited me. And, I dreamed about my future husband. I went through my high school years majoring in James Dennis. I wrote his name on my papers so many times I am surprised the teachers knew whose papers they were. James and I married in June of 1978 and moved to Dallas, Texas. I had to think about what I was going to do next. James has always been honest and encouraging. I finished a two-year degree in five years while working full time drafting at Texas Instruments. We decided it was time to start a family and had Billy in 1985. We agreed I should stay home with the baby and using natural planning Luke and Catherine followed. I started back to school when Catherine started kindergarten and got a second two year degree then went to Texas A & M University where I received a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1999. After this I returned to work full time as a Project Manager. We haven't had much money but I have had a wonderful life so far. I have never been lonely, always felt loved. The only stress in my life has been the birth of my three children. God has driven me to my knees. Billy w...Expand for more
as 10 weeks early and very sick. "What did I do to deserve this?" God was working but I wanted to take the blame. At seven weeks old Luke had double hernia surgery that should have been day surgery but went wrong. "I was going to do it right this time" God was working but I wanted to be in charge. Catherine had kidney abnormalities and it was suggested I abort. "OK, God you win" She needed two surgeries after she was born and they went anything but smoothly but she is healthy now. They all are. And now that I have given up control to God a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I still struggle everyday to stay on path but I keep moving forward. Billy is married and expecting my first grand-baby in March. Ashlynne Kate arrived March 18 2010 and is a beautiful baby with big blue eyes and an exciting future ahead of her. Luke is married and is expecting his third baby in February! He already has two beautiful girls. Rylee Faith and Emily Hope are smart and full of energy. Austin Alexander has stolen my heart. Leesha is working and on her own. James and I have time for each other again. I am truly blessed. We have started a new adventure! We sold our house in Dallas and have temporarily returned to Jacksonville Arkansas as we build our home in the Ozark Mountains. We both continue to work from home. Just call me a Hillbilly country girl. 7/14/15
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