Chuck and I have nine children collectively. We are the extreme blended family. Our family consist of Caucasian, native Americans , Asian Americans, African Americans, Jewish Americans, and Hispanic Americans. We have diversified levels of learning as well. We have a few living on the spectrum, some with learning disabilities, some with physical disabilities and various others.
Today we will be having a belated Christmas with two of our daughters. They are from Chuck’s first marriage to his high school sweetheart. Chuck’s son, from another relationship, lives here at the farm with his girlfriend. (Chuck’s relationship story is a blog all in itself.) These two groups do not always see eye to eye. There may be some good stories coming out of today.
Chuck was admitted to the hospital Christmas Day for a small stroke. He stayed a few days and they released him. He was admitted again on December 30th. We thought he was having a major stroke. They got the clot buster to him and he has no sign of brain damage. He does have seizures that are stabilized with medicine. This situation has changed the dynamics of our household. Before this happened Chuck ordered many Christmas presents on QVC. Everyone will be opening them today. I will be paying off thousands of dollars over the next few months. The smiles will make it worth it. As Chuck says, “It’s just money, we will make more tomorrow.”
Merry Christmas everyone.
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Hello, my name is Dinky. This is a name given to me in my first marriage. It is my grandma name. A few other selected individuals address me as such. I am a onetime divorced, one-time widowed single woman trying to discover the real me. I will take you on my journey. Read if you are interested.
I feel that I am a hard knock educated person. I have been a working mother, a stay-at-home wife, a Christian, a caretaker, and a retired woman. I am always seeking wisdom on how to improve as a person and hopefully I can share as I learn more.
I have many interests. I enjoy cooking because I enjoy eating. I am not a great cook but am eager to try new recipes. I will share these with you. I have a degree in business management and a certification in food science. I have worked man years in the food manufacturing industry.
I also have a small farm. I have some cows, a donkey, some wild horses a bull and two dogs. I would like to explore more homesteading techniques and become self-sustained. Maybe we can learn together. I encourage your input and ideas.
I have spent many years learning how to make quilts. This is another hobby I would like to get back into. I am always up to learn new crafts and explore new projects.
I am really big on goal setting and finding ways to make my life simpler. I will take you through some of my ideas on that progress.
Lastly, but biggest on my list is that I am a Christian in continual growth mode. I will never be all that I should, and I will never judge people in regard to their own journey. I am always open for discussion on this topic.
If you find my talks interesting, feel free to follow me. If I say or write anything offensive feel free to call me out. I am up for improvement and self-growth.
Welcome to learning about me and helping me in my self-discovery.
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