B....Back In 1968.....

While still in High School my mother met a man 13 years her senior ,
I'd later know him as my father. He at the time was in the military , a
Navy man. They fell in love or lust early and shortly there after I was
conceived. In 1966 , it wasn't uncommon for a family with an unwed
expecting daughter to insist on a marriage.
My mother unlike my father didn't want to get married.She wanted to
discreatly abort her unborn child , Me!! My grandparents wouldn't hear
of such a thing. In those days , abortion was still a No-No! Now my
father , was ready to settle down and get married. Loving her also
played a large part for him too. The wedding plans were quickly made
and the wedding plans were quickly made and followed out. My maternal
grandparents were content. My father was pleased. My mother on the
other hand was miserable. Suddenly she found herself married , pregnant
, and a High School drop out. Certainly nothing like her lifes plans
had been imagined for her future , growing up!
Circumstances in this marriage were doomed from the start , and
divorce was just waiting to happen in due time. Only Question now
was.....When?
Nine months later on a Sunday morning , everyone seated at the local
fire company having breakfast , my mother went into labor. Later that
day on Febuary 12th , 1967 , I entered the world and began my lifes
journey.......Little did anyone know that within 48 hours after my
arrival , the Dark Storm would begin.Who would of ever imagined how
long the Storm would last.