Ramona Wilkins:
CLASS OF 1969
Irvington High SchoolClass of 1969
Fremont, CA
Newark High SchoolClass of 1971
Newark, CA
Ramona's Story
This story I wrote spring of 2006. I feel it is important to share this about my recent past. I have nothing to hide, I am not ashamed for the fact this experience has made me the woman I am today. I am whole again in every way. I am not bitter, mistrusting, insecure or unhappy. I am free to be an honest woman again, no lies to cover my sins. The world is at my feet again......this is my story
Me in a ÿNutshellÿ
I am in transition right now from a few steps back in my life. I feel it is important to share what life can dish out by the choices good or bad that we make.
For a while in my life I was caught up in making money the illegal way. Excuses, Oh, I made them. I divorced, lost job, starting on my own for the first time in 24 years, a fire, a broken leg. These all happened to me and I used the easy way out and started selling drugs to compensate my income. Before I knew it, my only income was from trafficking drugs and I couldn't break away from this easy money.
But God had a plan and 4 years ago I was arrested for trafficking and I took it as a blessing in disguise. Through this whole ordeal I knew it was to come to this. Some break away before they are caught, I was hoping to stop and was saving money to start anew. This did not happen soon enough and the law got me.
Now it has been 47 months later. I have spent those months at a Federal Prison in Texas. I attended the 9 month drug program there, plus the 40 hour course to prove I am through with any and all drugs and life of crime. In return I was given 11 months off my sentence, plus 9 months for good behavior.
Now I am back at home, which I might add, they did not take from me, nor did they take any of my belongings such as my car and motorcycle. So I feel really blessed in so many ways. It's done, I'm finished, and it feels good to know I have a clean slate to build my life upon.
I am humbled and ashamed that I made bad choices so late in my life. This did not just affect me, but my daughters and grandchildren. It taught me that ...Expand for more
we are not our own agent in life, but caretakers of those we love also and should always think twice when making life meaning choices. My family has suffered right along with me I believe even more so. They had to deal with the shame that Mom really screwed up and has come down off her pedestal. This is the hardest part of getting back on track. I must prove to them that I am the old Mom they once knew and restore the trust back in them. This I do daily by keeping in close contact with them and showing them that Mom is being responsible in life.
Now I am finished with my obligations to the courts as I write and now I am back in the flow of life again. I am working and staying close to home and enjoying my surroundings.
I love me and I know this is a scar on my character for a long time to come. But thatÿs what comes with consequences of my behavior.
I live to love, to share, to experience new things, be a friend, and most of all be a good Mother and Grandmother.
I am looking forward to making new friends and spreading my wings to enjoy life to the fullest. My motto is to ÿLive today to itÿs fullest, using the experiences of my yesterdays to build on my tomorrowsÿ.
The smile is back on my face and the spring is back in my step and I am proud to say,
I am Ramona Gregory.
Now I am finished with my probation. I was released after only doing half of my 3 years. My probation officer said I had proved that I am doing the right thing and feels I am worthy of the courts to end my probation. That is where I am today. I am done with it. My desire is to continue to live my life clean and happy. I plan to do the right thing even when no one is looking.
I now work for the state of Oklahoma in the Mental Health and Drug Abuse Services. I am finally able to give back to my community, How very blessed I am.
If any would like to contact me you can email me...now this is in code, not sure if they will block it out.
terra_momma at cox dot net
Send me a line, would love to hear from anyone.
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