This is me . . .

I didnt imagine that this would be such a difficult blog post to do.  But I've taken a deep breath and here we go...

* I was born in... the late 60s
* I had a... difficult but happy childhood
* I was born and have lived in.... the same town for almost my whole life (except for 4 years)
* I've never.... been abroad
* I have... two sons, aged 25 & 20.

 Jordan (on the left) 25 and Daniel (right) 20    


* I have been.... divorced for 8 years (my husband decided he wanted to start a new life with someone else)
*I have suffered from .....Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia for the last 16 years (which is very      debilitating most of the time)
*I ADORE ....dogs
* I am passionate about .....all arts and crafts
*When I was a teenager .....I wanted to be a psychiatrist (now I need one :-) )
*I enjoy reading .....self-development/ motivational books
* I take care of .....my 71 year old Mom who suffers from Chronic Lung Disease

* I like..... learning new skills
* I wish I had ....  a swimming pool
* If I didnt have CFS I would ....... adopt two children
* My greatest goal is....to have a book published
* I am a follower of.... Jesus
* I love.... trees (real tree hugger)
* My wardrobe consists of ...... jeans and t-shirts

* My mentor and best friend was..... my grandmother
* I am..... Neil Diamond's biggest fan ever
* I hoard... scrapbook supplies, stickers and art supplies
* I am a .... coffee-holic
* I spend far too much time.... on the internet
* I havent got a clue about ...... economics, politics or star gossip
* My favourite season is..... Autumn

* I would love  to have been..... a very rich Lady in the 1800s
* I'd love to.... swim with dolphins
* My favourite artist is ..... Vincent van Gogh

* And finally my life motto is:

"If  I can stop one heart from breaking
I shall not live in vain;
If  I can ease one life the aching,
or cool one pain, 
or help one fainting robin
unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain."
(-Emily Dickinson-)