Linda Lazor

I was born in the deep south of Decatur, AL, with a family of seven. The town was about 2,000 when I was growing up. I could still hear the trains going by outside my school window. I believe we were the only Catholic family there in the "bible belt". Our family was very close thank god for my parents, Marge and Ed. I was the middle child always seeking the outdoors.. Someone would ask me about a nostalga movie, and I would have a clue... Ask me about anything horses, gardens, or a praying mantis you had my attention. Being in a Catholic school, there was no room for racism, as everyone was accepted in the church of God. We had black and asian people. So I couldn't understand the whole segregated thing. We all got along and played together. So in a nutshell I was raised well. I attended Decatur High " Go Red Raiders", as my younger brother John, (god bless his soul). After I graduated I applied for a job at my Dad's place of employment, Chrylser Electronics. Worked there for 5 yrs and moved to Colorado. I just couldn't see spending the rest of my life in a place I found quite boring. I met up with some long distant relatives who lived in Littleton, CO. I loved the mountains and the wonderful weather. So, I packed up my things and headed West. I wanted to see another part of the world, so her I am 28yrs later, living in Colorado Springs, CO. Living Colorado had its differences too. The people were just not the same as the south..Very much into themselves, and saw me as a transient with this southern accent. Wow, what a culture shock... I was and still to this day always asked about where I from. Lived in Denver for a while and now live in Colorado Springs, where I have resided for the second half of my life. I married a city Firefighter and cowboy. We traveled the rodeo circuit as he team roped and bull dogged. Never had children because I was not able to conceive, so I put all my attention on his two children and him. Then in our 11th yr of marriage, I became pregnant. I was 45 yrs old. Our marriage was not going well either at this time. He was running away from our marriage with other interests, (if you know what I mean) and he had a raging temper. So here I am, with a single parent of a 7yr old blessing from God, working in the mental health field which I love, living on 5 acres, still riding horses whenever time allows and struggling to keep ahead on day at a time. My optimism and love for this little girl and life gives hope.