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After graduation, I went to summer school to take algerbra, so I could go to college. I attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Tx. in 1969. Met my husband, George, in 1972 and was married in Nov. 1973 (on my birthday no less). I had a daughter in Nov. 1976 and finished college in Dec. 1976. I started working for Rogers Bros. in Beaumont and stayed there for 11 1/2 yrs. The company started going down (losing business) so I went back to Lamar for my elementary teaching certification. We lost our house in Vidor, so we moved to live with my parents in Murchison, Tx (outside of Athens, Tx). I got a teaching job in Dallas in 1991. In 1996, George died from complications from diabetes. That same year, I was diagnosed with diabetes as well. Anyways, I'm doing good. In 1997, I found a new friend, Elaine, and we have been partners for the past 2 years now. She is such a good friend to have around and keep me company. Elaine lives with MS and it affects her from time to time and works hard to maintain her health. I work hard to keep up her spirits. Retirement couldn't have come soon enough and I devote all my time towards the arts and my personal life.