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Prenatal Development
From around August 1978 to birth, my mother took evry precaution as her first child having several doctor visits unitl giving birth in Chicago, ILL. -
Birth and First Two years
I was born in Chicago Illinois, to Aaron and Mildred Warren. And yes I was a good baby. -
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First Two Years
During the first two years I developed into a chunky, curiouse, happy child. The influence and support of my family helped with the uncertainty of this stage. -
Play Years Begin
Being an only child, I spent a majority of the time utilizing my imagination and entertaining myself. -
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Play Years
My play years were filled with trial and error and fun through learning by imitation. -
School Years
From what I was told along what I remeber, I was an A student although a little shy within the spotlight. -
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The School Years
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Started Adolesence
In this era is when I began to slowly break out of my shell. because my grandmother had 13 children, I spent much of my freetime with many cousins practicing dance routines and discussing our future life. -
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Adolesence
My cousins and I routinly participated in dance competitions which inevitably overpowered the shy little girl I once was. -
Early Adulthood
Finally reaching my 16th birthday, I thought I had arrived however the first year of early adulthood would bring a tragedy and challenges for a lifetime. Shorlty after recieving my drivers lisence, another driver ran a red light stricking my vehicle. I was 9 months pregnant at the time and was scheduled to deliver the next week. Rescue workers used the jaws of life to cut me out of the car, rushed me to the hospital were I delivered my stillborn son while I was in a coma. I suffered brain injury -
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Early Adulthood
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Adulthood
Despite the challenges of having a learning disability as a result of my brain injury, I was determined to make life an opportunity. I recently gave birth to my son whom is just as happy and energetic as I remeber myself. I found consistent work at the UM Hospital and worked my way up the pay scale making for a better life for our family. -
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Living as an adult
I would also add finding the man of my dreams during this period in my life as well as birthing a daughter. A rollercoaster indeed although, I would never change a thing. -
Late Adulthood
Almost unrealistic imagining this far ahead. I will say I am curiose as to how my children will embrace the world, and I walk lightly hoping that the good fortune I have been blessed with continues through the years. -
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Progression until death
will my children take care of me at this point? I dont want to burden them but at the same time I hope their not strangers to me as well. -
Death
My biggest fear is being forgotten. If I can have any wish, its that I am able to impact as many lives as possible, leaving a legacy of kindness, generosity, and love.
