September 7, 2011 6:13 AM PDT
Single parent for 12 years. Had my oldest daughter at the tender age of 17. At 18 had rent, work in day, school at night. Parents watched daughter for party on weekends. Moved to Ca at 19. Didn't know anyone here. Met my husband at driving school. Knew the night I met him I was going to marry him. Asked him to marry me for 1 year and he kept saying "no, but thank you for asking". Went to Vegas to get married almost one year exactly after meeting. Missed wedding twice (long story). Dragged him to a preacher down the street, just me, him, the preacher and the preachers wife as a witness. Went home but everytime we looked at each other chills went up my spine. Back in front of the preacher 2 weeks later trying to get the marraige annulled. Left without accomplishing that........stuck it out and we will have our 25th anniversary in Dec. Lot of hard times, cheers and tears. 2 children together along with my oldest daughter and 2 lovely granddaughters we are actually happier than we've ever been. Go figure!