Donna Barksdale (Scites):  

I was Married for 44 yrs (on 3/1/11 I lost my husband due to cancer) ...I have/had 3 children... One of My Sons passed away from a botched up surgery... My Oldest Son is Jeff - he's a Drywall Taper/Foreman...My Middle son is the one who passed...He left 2 Son Brandon now 22 and Dakota 13... My Daughter is Jodi and a mother of 2 children.. Nick 14 and Abby 8 My Husband and I legally adopted My Grandson Brandon ....so He calls Me Mom and called My Hubbie -Papa.. I was a Scan Coordinator for Krogers in Ypsilanti. I use to own and operate My Own Daycare for 17 yrs Then I Had surgery to remove a spinal tumor and lost strength in my arms...so couldn't lift children any more..Eventually I had to go on a Medical retirement... because of my spinal condition....But I was still able to get around...Just not without pain........ I always wanted to be a VET when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a Great idea. As it turns out, they were Right. However it never happened... I guess I loved Children more then Animals..Because I was a Daycare owner/provider..for around 17 yrs... I am very laid back person...Dislike confrontations I walk away from an argument.. I love to get a glass of iced tea and a good romance novel and just read for hours.. My "Hero" is my Dad... He was so wise and taught us kids great values...like "Never look at a person with your eyes...Look with your Heart..the outside is just the outer w...Expand for more