Day Seven- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you.

There There are quite a few things in my life that had big impacts. Some good, some bad.

Lets start with the BAD!     

This is my mother, Roberta.A lot of people know she is crazy. I grew up in a twisted world created by her mind. She DID teach some values, but she mainly taught me the way to NOT live.
This woman is poison to all near her. She starts off being your friend then she turns around and destroys you, your self confidence, your mental stability then if that isn' t enough, She will hurt you physically.
She tried to teach me a "skill" and "career" by showing dogs, when in reality I was little more than a slave to her whims. She would drive and pay for everything (taking all my fathers money until we had nothing) and I would do all the work, grooming, showing, training etc. She handed out smacks with her hands or whatever objects were in her hands with the same easy measure as a hug.
I admit, part of her sickness is she is Bi-Polar. Living with a person who is bi-polar is no easy feat. I understand why my father found solace with other women and I commend him for staying with her as long as I did.
I feel bad she is now old, sick and alone but she has hurt me and then my husband so much we refuse to help her anymore. Her own sister wants her turned over to Social Services. But sadly she is the one who burned her own bridges and pushed everyone away.

OK OK Get off the subject before I write a 20 page blog.


NOW FOR THE POSITIVE/NEGATIVE Mix

Kasey L. Heger. and Her Mother Kelly Heger

Kasey is a young lady whose life was cut too short by a Drunk Driver in October 2007. She was only 3 years old. This is the negative. IF I EVER CATCH ONE OF MY FRIENDS DRINKING AND DRIVING THE WRATH OF ME WILL BE MORE SEVERE THAN THE POLICE COULD EVER CHARGE YOU!
There is a positive to this.  Her Mother Kelly, was seriously hurt in the accident and has had to live her life missing a piece of her heart.
Instead of curling into a ball of misery; Kelly has become a major advocate for MADD http://www.madd.org. She works with the Charleston Police force and this year earned the Volunteer of the year award from Charleston. Kelly has given Kasey a voice and hopefully her message has made people think twice before getting behind the wheel of their car.
KELLY, I SALUTE YOU!


Now for a PURE POSITIVE.

My Husband, the love of my life, Michael.
We met in 1999, got married in 2001. We are going to celebrate our 10 year anniversary this March.
Mike knew I was a high spirited, troublemaker when i met him. He never set out to change me, but he knew how to tame me, still let me soar but never bruised my wings.
Micky is a wonderful man with sometimes infinite patience. He always does what NEEDS to be done before  he does other things.
When he was promoted to manager at a gas station, he joined the Navy to give us a better life.
His body has sadly, destroyed his body but that has yet to stop him. Some people would take his disability and try to live off it that way, but not him. He is always striving to better himself mentally and physically. He has amazing ideas to help the world.
Micky is always a go to guy for problems, he is there when someone needs a hand or a shoulder. He has taught me patience and love.
I can not say enough about this man. Somedays we want to kill each other but deep down, we know there is a foundation of love that will not be destroyed.