Valerie Kresge,prevK-McAlpin:  

Mother of three beautiful children: Rhiannon Kresge, Thadd & Chadd McAlpin... married... And happily still in touch with most of my wonderful friends from high school! I always wanted to be a Veterinarian or Fashion Designer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were right, but I ended up doing many other things: hairstylist, medical administrator... Realtor... Notary... Mortuary Assistant -extremely rewarding- ... Mother is best of all, by far - And the one thing I never imagined being when I was growing up... Funny how Life shows up and teaches! How do I blow off steam? Sing... only when by myself or around my family.. I wouldn't have any friends left if I were to subject them to that level of human injustice! ...DANCE! Write! Sketch! Clean! Grab a great book and find some fresh air! Get my hands dirty! Play great music very loudly! If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have a PURPOSE, know I'm making a difference in someone's life, and not sit at a desk the entire day to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My hero? I have three: Rhiannon, Thadd, and Chadd. A few others whom I'll name later, but most of all, people who embrace their mistakes, learn from them and gain awareness and empathy toward others through the experience, moving on to help others do the same and heal... Difficulties and mistakes should not be survived in vain. Honesty, honesty, honesty. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is my birth mother, because I'd like to let her ...Expand for more