Blackberry Blessings: Next week I'll do better....36

A List of Random Things About Me (subject to change at any time, in alphabetical order)

Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Christian
Family lived on Widbey Island, Washington for a couple of years when I was six.
First Grade Teacher at a California Distinguished School
I am the Oldest Child of Six, Mom had three girls, then three boys.
Lost a Son, Brian, in 1990 at age two weeks
Married 33 years to Scott
Maternal Grandfather, John Spiridion Branisel was an immigrant from Slovenia
Mother of 2 sons, 21 & 22 Both born in June. Both wonderful and so different
My Parents have been married for 54 years
Once owned 6 Canadian goslings
Ordered 25 Rhode Island Red chicks from Sears and Roebuck, when I was in high school, which were delivered a week early
Played Clarinet in High School Band and Orchestra
Politics: Moderate.
Protein C deficiency, Thrombophilia
Sister ~ Blessed with two brothers, two sisters
Stroke Survivor (2007) Mother's Day will be the One Year Aniversary.
Will be on blood thinners for life to prevent recurrence of blood clots ~ (leg, lungs, brain)