Lara Palms:  

I'm a whole lot older, a whole lot larger, a whole lot sadder, a little bit happier. and not near as much wiser as I wanted to be. Today, I am the mother of one child at home. Her name is Sarah, she is my sweet angel. As bright,active,bossy, entertaining as a child can be. She is Home-Schooled as well as attending a wonderful on-campus program near-by. I am married to a man who I once considered to be my best friend, but now I'm not so sure I know who he is. His time in the military and other things that happened over the years hve led to a severe case of Post-Tramatic Stress that he can't seem to beat. Sometimes it seems that he has given up trying. We are caring for both his elderly mother and another elderly relative. Unfortunately, he lost his job some time ago and hasn't been able to find another. Sometimes I don't think he's trying. It's not all bad though I have Sarah, and my oldest daughter lives somewhat nearby so I see her and my granddaughter sometimes. I get to see Sarah experience the joy of being an auntie, as well as Talyrra's joy in being a mom. I treasure the days Sarah and I are on campus at her school. I have made some good friends and so has she. When I think of the past and High School it seems like another life that belonged to someone else entirely. If my old friends remember me at all, I hope it is with the knowledge that I did my best to be there for them.To listen when they needed me to, and just to be a good friend to them. If I...Expand for more