The Way The Chez Story goes.

Just been sitting here thinking about my life, how deep.
Okay, the version that comes to mind is.
First born daughter to my Mum and Dad. Five older brothers, one younger sister. A sister with a different Mother to my Dad's fist marriage. Grew up with a regular family life. As much as I know regular. Seven kids living at home in a 3 bedroom house (home) in Lara. Ups and downs as in life but good childhood.

Met my now husband in form 1 (now known as year 7) on the end of year school trip. Who would have thought when a bus broke down and we had to sit 3 to a seat that I would be sharing a seat with my future husband. He is an awesome husband at that.

Left school in first term of year 11. Never did pay any attention to school, I realise now that it would've been a good idea to listen but so be it. Had my first job at Brown's Drapery, that was at the end of year 10, which only for 3 months so I went back to school but couldn't get back into the swing after being out, so left for job 2 at Zora in the factory. Yuk. 3 weeks later and I was unemployed for 6 months. Probably not the smartest move but once again so be it.

After being out of work, I got a job at Jock Lee's Pharmacy. That was a good place to work and he was a great boss. I think it was an excellent beginning for me. In April 1980 David and I got engaged, I was all of 18 and 8 months old. Which is actually really young but I thought I was so grown up.
May 1980 sad time in my life. My eldest brother Geoff died in a car accident. He was a great man, son, brother, husband, father and friend. Miss him still, all the time.

Okay April 1981 and we are now husband and wife. Can't believe I got married at 19 and thought I was old. I was just a baby. No regrets. Not one.

Life goes on, in 1985 along came baby Geoffrey David Anderson. Our first little darling followed in 1987 by Greggory Neil, second little darling. There is nothing better in life than having a baby grow inside you. Giving life. My son's are so amazing, how can love be strong. Never ending, ever growing.

House 1. Station Lake Road
House 2. Clover Street
House 3. Curletts Road
House 4 & present Misten Crt.

It was in 1996 while living in Clover Street that we were dealt 2 terrible blows, loosing our fathers only 5 month apart. My Dad sadly passed in July & Poppy Anderson (David's dad) in December. It's amazing how we think they'll be with us forever. I never stop missing Dad and think of him every day and although it's sad that he's gone I have been so blessed to have had the Dad that I had. Llewellyn Whitworth born 29.07.1919, passed 08.07.1996.

In 2005 I realised that I drank far to much. I'm proud to be able to say that I have not had any alcohol since 16th February that year. So please don't tell me you can't give up something, It's too hard or any of that as I have been there. Another amazing blessing is that I did it with inner strength & the power of God.

That leads me to my amazing love of God.
Also in 2005 in formed a friendship with Larrissa Munday. She asked if I was a Christian and I said the old "well I believe in God but I don't really do anything about it" or something along those lines. She told me to pray and be patient . Well praying I didn't think I'd have trouble with but being patient, well if you know me, that is a big ask.
Anyway, in January 2006 Pam Haines invited me to attend a group to learn about love. Well I thought if I'd asked God to send me something this might be it so I'd better go along.
WOW, life changing, by accepting God into my life, my life has been turned around. I don't think I was such a bad person before but now looking back to the day when I was in my car, saying to anyone who would listen (even though I was in the car alone) that I never wanted to drink again and that I didn't want to just cut down and have not touched alcohol since, Big Godincidence, I accept that God listen when we speak to him. Yes, I'm a crazy God love Christian. Maybe you do believe and maybe you don't believe in God and that's your life choice, I don't love you any more or less for your beliefs just allow me to have mine.

Friends, they are so important. Love your friends, it doesn't matter if they're in your life for a day or a lifetime they are so special. The number of friends that I have had and have influenced my life I couldn't tell you. One of the saddest things is not telling them how you feel. My bestest friend is Sheryl. I can not explain the love we share and I am proud to say that I know how much she loves me. That is true friendship when you know that your love is shared. If I don't name you don't be offended, as I hope that everyone of my friends know I love them.

My sisterchick is Megan, I know that you can have numerous ones but sorry at this stage she is that only one to wear that name tag. I do also think that she is God sent. Long story. Best hairdresser ever also.
Work mates are also special. Love my job and work mates. Deb, Fi, Jess, Kylie, Simon and the list goes on. They are here in alphabetical order as there is no favorite, each one is special in there own way. No one I have ever met hugs like Simon. He is my favorite guy friend, hands down. Love him like, I can't get my head around it. I hope you know that Si. You are special.

So the story as it stands today, Sunday 1st March 2009.
I am 47 years old and not ashamed to say it.
I have plenty of grey hair, that I cover up with blonde. Not too many wrinkles though.
I am married to David and have been for 27, nearly 28 years.
Have 2 awesome sons.
And a great lot of friends.