The Making of “ROXANNE”

Person’s Story

I was in an abusive marriage with 2 young sons and found it hard to get out. I finally got financially able to get out with my boys after 17 yrs of Hell. Then I met my husband and he saved me and my boys. I became a grandma at 37 to two beautiful babies. I now gave six beautiful grandbabies. I actually have 7 but my older son whose son is 4 now I have never met. My older son chose his girlfriend over me. It’s a long story. I lost my husband 3 yrs ago to ALS which progressed rapidly. He passed 3 months after the diagnosis. He was a welder and we loved fishing bass tournaments together and camping. I miss him so much ! Because of his love for me, I was shown how strong and worthy I am. Three months after his passing my mom passed away. On His last birthday October 3, 2016, I was severely injured from a fall at work. I now have played, screws and none grays in my neck, permanent nerve damage, and had 7 fractured bones and five surgeries. I’ve been a mess and I couldn’t care for my husband without family and friends helping me. I have special people in my life who have been there for me through everything. My grandsons who is ten and on the autistic spectrum and has Crohn’s disease, he is my rock! He’s my bundle of happiness and love. When I have dark days I think of my grandson and I know I can get through the bad days. His mom is the person I can go to for anything. She checks on me all the time and I am part of her extended family. Her parents and their extended family, includes me in all family functions. They even make Mothers Day special for me. I’m so lucky to have them. My sons don’t have time for me now but My grandbabies’ moms, who are like daughters to me, have all the time in the world for me.