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May 1, 2013

"There's a road in Oklahoma, Straighter than a preacher, longer than amemory"

Today begins day one of my "Blog Everyday in May" journey. I challenge y'all to follow along.
The story of my life: in 250 words. 
"The story of your life in 250 words or less (or one paragraph... no one will be coutning you words... probably)"


I was born two months early at four pounds and thirteen ounces, in Carrollton, Texas on September 29th 1987. Don't you wish you got to call yourself a miracle baby. Comes in handy when you're little and in trouble. My sister was born a month early. You see, It was a couple days before Christmas and I was mad that Momma said I couldn't have the Christmas Cookies till after supper. I was having none of that. I threw a fit, kicked my Momma. Next thing I knew she's was in labor and I had a little sister sooner than expected. Don't y'all know I still didn't get those dagum cookies! At, fifteen I was diagnosed with Scoliosis. I waited months to have the surgery so it wouldn't interfere with Marching Band. Don’t you wish your parents let you make life altering decision at 15. I had the surgery when I was 16. Before they wheeled me into the operation I told Momma, “ I could be paralyzed” And that boys and girls is how I got my first cellphone at sixteen. But it’s all good now cause I DO NOT go off in metal detectors. At seventeen I watched my daddy die of a heart-attack on the living room floor while my Momma was on the phone with 911. Y’all wanna know the only thing runnin’ through my head, “Guess that means I ain’t grounded anymore and can watch 7th heaven tonight!” And that’s the highlights, minus two, folks!




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13 comments

  1. Oh my quite a story! You were so tiny. Thanks for visiting me today. Good luck with the challenge.

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  2. I am so sorry about your Dad. Sounds like you are a strong amazing woman!

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  3. I have a feeling that there weren't many dull moments in your life Alesha. It's strange what our mind does in moments of extreme stress. Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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  4. Wow what an interesting story. I'm so sorry about your dad. I'm doing the challenge to! :)

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  5. Thanks for visiting my blog.

    A great 'get to know you', I love your writing!

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  6. Thanks for visiting my blog.

    A great 'get to know you', I love your writing!

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  7. You have come through some challenges Ashlea. Well done.

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  8. You were adorable... loving the bow! LOL.

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  9. you were so tiny, but cute. I like the picture of you and your daddy.
    i am so sorry you had to witness your daddy's death. i was still very young when my daddy passed away but I still miss him like crazy sometimes.

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  10. Such a cute picture of you with your daddy. Looking forward to reading your next posts.

    Have a lovely day
    Rachel x

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  11. I'm keeping you. I just am, I have to, just swear you'll never kick me.

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  12. You, my friend, are so fabulous! Where have you been all my life!? Little Miss Manipulator... Just like a southern girl (we can't help what we're taught).

    I can relate to the story of your dad. It's an outer body experience to watch a parent pass away right in front of you. :(

    On a lighter note... Let's be friends!!!! :))

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