Cynthia Bitel:  

My hero is my father (who has passed away). He wasn't famous, have a big important job, or have much money, but he was rich in love. He made me feel special in many small ways and I always knew he loved me. AND He loved my mother with all his heart until the day he died and he showed her that love in many ways every single day. And we kids (and our friends) witnessed the love between them every day as well. My prayer is to try to love as purely and show that love as much as he did. ---------------------- I met my husband, Vic Bitel, just before my senior year. Vic went to Warren High, graduated in '73 and was getting ready to go to MSU. I began writing him when he went off to school and by October we were dating. We became serious very soon and knew we married as soon as we could which took place in June 1976 while my husband still had 2 years left for his degree. So my paycheck went to bills and his went to his education. Life and $ weren't easy but we made it work, and here we are,thru thick and thin with all lifes surprises,still going strong at 33 years. We had 3 boys in 81, 85, and 86. Absolutely wonderful boys (young adults now) who I am very proud to be their mom.... ----------------------- I was offered a great job right out of high school and unbeknown to me, that job was the beginning of a wonderful career. I only took a few college classes throughout the years, also took many courses related to my different positions. Of course, I kept working after having each baby (also not in my origianl life plan). Over the years,I worked for only a handful of companies, but did well, ending up as the Commercial Midwest Regional Business Center Manager for Citizens Insurance. I worked out of Howell but traveled extensively. I was in the process of taking on a new position as National Strategic Project Manager when I became disabled in 2002. I never returned to work and without a miracle, will never be able to work again. (surprise, surprise) ---------------------- Life sure hasn't turned out the way I expected/planned. I was always a vivacious, energetic, can-do-anything person who...Expand for more