Charis Williams:  

Hi Everyone, After high school, I worked for Alyeska Pipeline for a couple of years. It was a great job. Got married when I was 20, then I moved to CA so he could go to college. Lived there for 3 years, then moved to VA where I have been for the last 23 years. I have 4 children, ages 16 to 24. 2 are in college and one left at home that is a sophmore in high school. (3 girls and 1 boy) I also have 2 dogs and 3 cats. We have had various other "critters" over the years since the neighbors know I'm a soft touch and will take in anything that is wounded. I've gone back to work after being a stay at home mom for the last 20 years. During the "stay at home" part, I helped train people at a restaurant and filled in part time, I did auditing from home and and also did babysitting. I also have a small home business. Since life's circumstances have changed, being able to work for the same boss I had had 20 years before was a huge blessing. I work in a small office with 2 old guys and one other girl. I do probate bonds and help when needed, with the rental properties my boss handles. I am working on getting a certificate in nutritional counseling because that is where my real pa...Expand for more