This is who I am

[catchesthewind]

I just turned 50Th and glad to be alive! I'm married, second time around to the greatest guy, almost 8 yrs. now. I have three beautiful three children, two boys,12-13 yrs old and my beautiful daughter is 15 1/2 yrs.old. I was born in France in a little village, came back and forth to the U.S. from traveling around the world. I was a Air Force brat. I have a Bachelors Degree in Western Civilization, an Associate Degree in business. I love to cook and garden,love my music, but most of all I love my family beyond words. I was diagnosed with Liver failure 4 yrs. ago and spent two years dying. I received my new liver in " 06 ". My family stood by me and my husband took care of us 4. He did it alone, no help from anyone. He's my best friend and I owe my life to him. My kids are the soul of my heart and for that alone I fought to stay alive. I'm compassionate and would give you the shirt off my back. I don't lie or steal and I despise people who are. The only thing you don't mess with is my children, I would have to hurt you. Mother Bear Here! I do art, big cats; and have sold 2. The one thing I miss most in my life is the ocean. I love the northern coast line and would love to see my old friend again. It's all about doing the right thing in my life.

Well life always has a way of taking us by surprise, my husband adondoned the 3 kids and I without transportation in the mountains and I;ve made it for three months in the cold. This has given pride in myself to know I am surving this hard winter. I don't believe to many women could live my life of no running water, ( i haul it in) and chop my own wood for our main heat. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful couple who gives me ride to town for food, so life is good so far; but then you never know what the next path will lead to. I thank God for what we have everyday and there is no more than what I can do, amen, hugs, Monique

[TammyG.]

Mar. 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM

Thats awesome that you got a transplant! Don't think I'm dumb for asking this, but when you get a transplant do you get to meet the family? You are a very strong lady, and your husband sounds awesome! So is everything going ok now? France???? Cool! I've lived in Alabama my whole life, going to Florida for us is a long way from home!

[toadilyslammin]

Mar. 24, 2009 at 9:01 AM

Thanks so much for posting this! We do have a lot in common! I pray that you are doing well with your transplant and are not battling the rejection side of transplantation.. You may also be interested to know that Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness month is April. I plan to feature 4 different pages on this theme during the month of April.. If you see anything on my page at that time that you'd like to have, please feel free to snag it!

I would love to see some of your art.. If you need help in adding it to your page, please let me know and I'll be glad to help you!

Blessings to you, my dear friend!

Cheri (aka toadilypeachy & toadilyslammin1, 2, & 3)

[JBIRDSLADIE]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 7:28 PM

WELL I MUST SAY I FEEL DOUBLEY BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS A NEW FRIEND.. A LIVER TRANSPLANT GEESH AND I THOUGHT HAVING MY APENDIX OUT WAS BAD!! I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE MET YOU.

YOUR HUBBY SOUNDS JUST AS WONDERFUL AS MINE... LUCKY WOMEN WE ARE

[Lonya]

May. 2, 2009 at 9:45 AM

I Know you must have had days you wondered why you were here.One answer was clear for you your family,the other as has came slowly but  has came just the same .Do you realise how many people you have touched, you have some way impacted their life, your kindness, your talent,your listening ear,these are just some ways you have been apart of someones life.Just look at your profile views these people you have touched and this is only on cafe mom.We don't even see you but you are here for us and I will forever be there for you. I would love to shake your hand and tell you thanks for staying here long enough for you to be my friend and I would love to shake the mans hand who wouldn't let you go. Your children are very special to you as they should be it takes a strong family to go thought what you (all) have gone thought, You are truly blessed and so am I for knowing you.

[poetrygirl66]

Jun. 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM

HAnytime you want to hit the Beach here in NH, just let me know... you coulsd always stay withus

[lcat]

Mar. 15, 2010 at 11:41 AM

 You have endured a lot in your life, I'm proud of you.  I'm so glad your around and we have become friends.  I'd make a road trip with you to the beach.  Don't know what beach we would get too and we would have so many laugh, who know if we would make it to the beach.  LOL