Carol Kelly:  

The most important things in life can't be measured on any internet page of Q & A. I would like to think I can put everything in proper perspective and yet I know that I am not perfect and therefore my proper perspective challenges me every single day! I never thought in my entire life that I would be sitting at a desk and filling in the blanks to my life on a computer. But, way back when we didn't have such technology as we do today. What a concept we have adapted to,in a world where having to think on your own is a sign of the past. When all you have to do is press a button and your answers are right in front of your face. The only answer we can find is the answers to define our lives. My best friend would tell you I'm Good hearted, positive and loyal, but people who don't know me very well would probably describe me as elusive, vulnerable, trusting. I believe that all people should be given benefit of the doubt. Its a chance you take in a world filled with violance, gangs, and cruel people. I have been told I am sly like fox and I give thanks to all the people in my past as far back as Jr. high who treated me with much disrespect and cruelty. All things good and bad are registered in my brain as a learning experience, not to be repeated twice. We earn respect, not demand it. I continue to reflect a positive image and give no time to those who dwell on the negatives. its sad to think that there are some who still choose to believe they are better than everyone else. When in all reality there is no difference between black and white, money and no money,educated or not, What your career is compared to others, what you own and do not own. It doesn't buy the most important things in life. Respect and dignity. I never have measured my success in what I drive, eat, or live in! I measure it in the good friends that I have, my children and my family. My father thought joining the military after a failed long term relationship was the answer to life. I should have listened to him in that aspect.The best thing I ever did was leave Nebraska. Instead I chose to travel and go to Northwestern University. Aside from his abusive behavior while living in his household in small town Walthill, I did learn, someone who beats up people are nothing more then cowards and in deed have the need to control. Someone who beats thier children should be burned at the stake! I raised my children to be people with values and the right to express thier opinon. I gave them voice from the time they could talk and gave them options instead of commands. My children are very stable, well balanced men. They are excellent fathers, husbands and friend to all....Expand for more