June Prune:  

First, I want to say I cannot see who writes to me because I am not a paid member of this site so if I happen to leave a note in your 'box' and I don't reply to yours, it's not that I'm ignoring you. Hey fellow classmates. ...I DO speak now!! I used to be a wallflower, now not so. I am still timid, but much braver than I ever thought I'd be. I had my wild days, which are fortunately over and hopefully done with. Though slowly. I've traveled a long winding,hazardous road since graduation.A backroad no one who knew me,would have ever guessed I'd swing onto.I had my ROWDY days.Yes, again I had my share of LOW moments. Can you see ME DRUNK??? Yeah, after drinking,ludeness,a dose of deception; I fortunately came to my senses.(I really do miss my coffee brandy though!).I had gained alot of CRASS "associates",because I thought I needed them.It made it even easier for the fact I had gone to school with a few of them, who were quiet a bit younger.Then I'd known 1 of the parents most of my life.Then you throw a dragnet out to all their allies.After a year or so of nearly ruining my life AND the life of those I love;I woke up.I realized if I didn't get out of the situation,I wouldn't make it out alive.Physically or spiritually.Therefore was a big reason I cleaned up my actions. Without their knowledge of my predicament, 2 of my REAL FRIENDS,found out I qualified to live at another apartment.I still believe God Jehovah's force;holy spirit led that couple to help me out of that savage gutter.So I moved again to where I am now.I have REAL friends now that appreciate me for who I AM, not pretend to be. I now have special friends in nearly every state this side of the MS river. I have a total of 4 nephews,5 neices, 3 great neices,& 3 great nephews.(incl a step-niece & a step-great niece). I have one grandparent left.My grandmother,on Dad's side who is 101,in 2 days (July 2013).My other grandmother,died in 12/89,just shy of my graduation. Since graduating high school I have lost 4 uncles, 1 aunt & many dear friends.(Previously I'd lost a DEAR aunt,who I fondly call Aunty to this day. I'd also 'lost' my grandfather on Dad's side,when I was young. I never knew my other grandpa.He died when my Mom was only 3). I do still suffer from Bi-polar, ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, but take care not to let them get in my way when I am able. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Also Myophasial pain. Overall I am fitting in, where I never did before. I have many, many friends. Good friends. I've totally cut myself off from those who were and did lead me astray. I am doing just ok! Can't believe the kids are finally getting a new school.It was a long time coming.It will be a challenge at first I'd imagine. But it will be such a benefit for them over time. My life was quite stagnant up until a few years ago. Out of H.S. I couldn't possibly hold down a secular job due to my physical difficulties. So I ended up helping out families by being a full-time babysitter/nanny. In a time frame of 13 years I have taken care of over 50 children! Sometimes as many as three families per week. As most of you know, I have trouble with my hips. I developed no hip sockets as I grew as a toddler. As a result of increasing pain & near a [real] nervous breakdown,I had to give up on the jobs I had.(And believe me babysitting/being a nanny IS A JOB!!!).I tried one last ditch effort to make it. I worked on the Potato Harvester,in 98.(Yes, ON the rough-riding tractor, in many a huge fields). I succeeded by completing the 2 month job.But afterwards I could just barely walk. I started noticing a difference in my father.He had discouraged the use of even crutches to help me,he told me I'd get dependent on them.I now think that may have been part denial from him feeling guilty about my health issues.(He would even act strange when I had a bandage on,you should have heard him when I broke my pinkie!!).Soon I saw him start helping me do things. He even started to encourage medical help & I gave in and signed up for Disability. I got it within 4 months of applying. I moved out of my place that my father & I built, which really broke my spirit; & moved into town. In 2000 I started digging around for a doctor to help me. My primary care dr told me it wasn't his job to help me find another dr!!I have been to several Dr's instate to find someone to help.I also went through over 14 hospitals on the web.In 03,a nurse in NY led me to a doctor in Cleveland OH. I have had 3 major reconstructive surgeries on both hips. I had to go to Cleveland OH to have them done. Most pleasent and concerned Doctor I've ever had/have. He is even available on FB for me through his wife. He agre...Expand for more