Sandra Downing:  

Life I was born in Chicago march 1951, raised on 44th. and normal. started school in 1958 to 1966.Then went to Tilden quit in my 11th. year. Got married for the 1st. time in jan 1971 moved to Dallas Tx. in december of that same year. Came back to chicago in 1972 moved back to dallas again in 1974 and stayed.My 1st. husband and I owened an import auto parts buisness together.I also worked in the hospital accounting firm for many years. I have my own home based buisness which I have not done much with in awhile but if I ever decided 2 pick it back up I guess it will B a good thing 2 settle on in the old age time frame. Married my second husband Thomas in 1984 we will be celabrating our 22nd. anniv. in aug. Planning on making a trip back to chicago in aug. to visit with family and old friends.I have 2 dogs, one parrot. I love going to church and being in the presence of God. My first job was as waitress, where I got paid $2.15 to $3.15 hr.. What I remember most about it is it was a box car diner. In 10 years, I hope to be debit free. I'm going to get there by hitting the lottery. I share my home with my wonderful husband of 24 yrs. 2 dogs and a bird, which I find very loving and heart felt. My current age is 57. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be in an old folks home. I was so...Expand for more