Pamela Futrell:  

Hi everyone who may remember me. For all of us so many things have happened. My life has had the most incredible highs and the lowest of possible lows. Starting in our Jr year at good ol' Wilson High I began dating Bob Robertson. Some of you may remember us as a couple, we were pretty inseparable. It seemed to us that wonderful Mrs Burkhardt had it out for us. She would break up our hugs or kisses at least 2 or 3 times a week. Did she bother other couples or were we the only ones? Love to hear any other Burkhardt stories. Two yrs later Bob and I got married. I spent 10 yrs pregnant with our 5 beautiful children. Three handsome boys, two lovely daughters. Our marriage lasted 21 years (unfortunately, 3 strikes and he was OUT). Can't deny how tough this was but after about 8 yrs the feelings finally disappeared. One of those "aha moments" that feels so darn good when it finally happens. Such an incredible learning experience. Happy now NOT to have sadness or bitterness, just apathy. Called on the infamous cliche of making lemonade out of lemons often during this time. We didn't do it on purpose, but we named our children: Kevin,Craig,Kimberly,Kenneth and Carrie. Family and friends have teased me about this for years, but it was not intentional. Just loved the names. I was a stay at home mom until around 1985. Bookkeeper at Albertsons Grocery until 2002. They sold out in Vegas, so started a new career at Citibank in 2003. Oh, by the way, raised my family in Las Vegas starting in 1978. In spite of the nick name of "sin city" it is a fairly conservative community, full of good families, churches and a pretty good school system. I am eagerly awaiting my 14th, 15th and 16th grandchild during 2010. Lowest event in my life was the death of my oldest son, Kevin, Feb 1,2008. At least 2/3 of the last 2 yrs have been spent in tears. Without the love of the Lord and very supportive friends and family, I never would have survi...Expand for more