I grew up out in the country, the youngest of 4 girls. It almost seemed more like I grew up an only child as my sisters are 9, 11 and 12 years older than me. I lived in the same house from the day I was born until I got married. Being out in the country there were not a lot of kids around to play with so I spent much time alone or with our pets. I have always been an animal lover and had many dogs, cats, rabbit and horses. I spent some time playing catch with my dad and riding horses with my mom and dad.
My family was not one that was very demonstrative. I do not remember many hugs, kisses or I Love You's. I have always been shy and withdrawn as long as I can remember. If I can blend into the woodwork, that is where I choose to be. Nobody will make fun of or laugh at what they do not see. I had a couple of good friends growing up but was not a popular person. I struggled with my weight through most of my childhood until my 8th grade year. I remember actually being happy with the way I looked from about age 16 to 18.
My father had a heart attack when I was 12 years old. He was disabled after that and things changed dramatically. He was not the happy man who liked to play ball or ride horses any longer. My mom also went to work full time at this point, which was also a big change.
I had friends in high school but not many close friends that I went out and did things with. I met my husband the month after I turned 16. He turned 23 the day after we met. He lived in Chicago and came back to Southern Illinois one or two weekends a month. We got married 5 months after I turned 18. What a HUGE change for a country girl who had never really been anywhere... moving to the suburbs of Chicago.
To Be Continued........
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