My name is Denise Kidd. I am 42 years old. What do I write about me? Well, let’s see. I am a single mother of 3 grown daughters. My oldest is 23 and she has a beautiful little boy who is 16 months old. She is also expecting another little boy in October. I also have twins daughters who are 21. The oldest twin has a 3 year old daughter who is my bug, and is expecting another little girl in January. My youngest twin, is getting married in October. I am very excited. They all live in Rochester, MN and I see them as often as possible.
The last three years of my life have pretty much revolved around my parents. Three years ago, my dad, who is actually my step-father, was diagnosed with renal cell cancer. It settled in his brain and he had to have many brain surgeries. After his surgeries, my mother could not take care of him by herself, so they asked me to move in and help them. At that time we were told that he had about 6 months to live. I moved in to help, that was three years ago and he is still here. About 7 months ago, we had to place him in a hospice center, as it was getting to be too much for me to take care of him 24/7. So he went to the VA Center in Tomah, on their hospice wing. We bring him home every weekend, so I am still living with my mother to help when he is home.
While taking care of my dad, I realized, how much I enjoyed caring for another person and decided to go back to college to become a nurse. When I told my mom and dad my decision, there were tears in their eyes. Out of 8 of us kids, I am the only one to go to college. For the first time in a long time, they were proud of me. . This going back to college thing, has been a challenge, as I have not been in school in 25 years. But I am determined to finish what I started.
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14 years ago
Good for you, Denise! I've heard from many adults who go back to school that it's hard when you first start out, but once you get into the swing of things, it gets easier. :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom works on a hospice wing at the Tomah VA, so she might actually be working with your father. It's a small world!
I'm sure that being a grandmother is very rewarding. Going back to school can be tough, I'm sure, but just showing up to class is half the battle, so I'm sure you will do fine.
ReplyDeleteI can understand and sympathize with you about how hard it is to go back to school after you have been out for so long. Last year was my 30 year reunion from high school, but stick with it and you'll get there.
ReplyDeleteIts great that you want to give back to your parents that gave so much to you. Nursing is a very rewarding profession. Like your father I too am a veteran and also receive care at the Tomah VA.