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Fun fact:  My parents did not know if I was a boy or girl until I was born.

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I was born in Chesapeake, Virginia. My mom was in labor with me for 18 hours. My parents did not know my gender and they thought I was going to be a boy. My name is a combination of family names. After I was born, I had to learn to trust my mom and dad. This is stage one. I was a baby that loved for anyone and everyone to hold me so I very rarely mistrusted people.

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I wanted to play because I loved going to my older cousin's baseball games.

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I developed a love for both baseball and softball. My dad and cousin taught me how to hit. My dad used to put a 2x4 on a tee so that I had to swing level. I would get frustrated, but to this day, I do not drop my back shoulder. This is part of stage two. I was being to find myself. From this experience, I learned how much I loved to be active.

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This is my dog, Ella. I got her for my 5th birthday as a present from my aunt and uncle. Her birthday is January 15th. She is now paralyzed, but she is an extremely happy dog.

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Awanas is a church program that teaches youth how to memorize Bible verses and learn about the love of God. This program formed who I am today. This is part of stage three because I learned how to be a leader and I learned when it is okay to follow someone else. I also found belonging in this program.

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This was the very first non-participation trophy I ever got. I had hit my first triple at a softball game. This is stage four because I was receiving praise for something I did good. I received a lot of encouragement for winning this.

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I was on my way home from school and my mom got a all saying my grandfather was in a car crash. About 6 hours later, my parents picked me up from my aunt's house and told me that he had passed away. This event changed my life. I learned that the world is uncertain and things happen quickly.

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This was the day that COVID-19 shut down my school. This event changed the way we lived. I enjoyed being at home and I picked up some new hobbies such as diamond art.

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EQUI-Kids is a riding facility for kids with special needs.

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March, 2021:  First time volunteering at EQUI-Kids

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March, 2021:  First time volunteering at EQUI-Kids

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I started volunteering at EQUI-Kids because I want to help kids with special needs. This is stage five because I found that I want to be a pediatric occupational therapist. This has helped shape who I am today. I have surrounded my life with opportunities to become an amazing therapist.

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I have umpired people between ages 6-19!

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I began to umpire because I needed money. I really enjoyed my job. I umpire in all seasons except winter. The age division that I do most is 8u. I mostly umpire at Southern Chesapeake Athletic Association.

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I began weightlifting in order to help an injury heal. I ended up falling in love with it. I truly enjoy the feeling of hitting a new personal record. My favorite exercise is deadlifts and my least favorite is battle ropes. I think that more people should go to the gym because it helps mental health. You feel better because you can let any negative feelings out on a lift.

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This is the Shenandoah University's mascot.

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I traveled to Shenandoah University to get my Early Assurance interview. This will determine whether I have a seat in their grad program. I would like to be an occupational therapist and SU is one of the best.

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I am very excited to graduate. My god-brother and I get to go to Hershey Park as a graduation present. He and I are only 4 months apart so we are often treated as a set of twins. I can not wait to be done with high school events and begin my college/career.

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I will be studying psychology at college. My plan is to get my doctorate in 6 years. It will be difficult, but it is possible. I am not scared to be far from home because I am able to take good care of myself. The thing I am going to miss most is my dog.

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I do plan to get married while still in college.

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December 2026:  Meet My Husband and Get Married

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December 2026:  Meet My Husband and Get Married

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Hopefully, I will be able to meet my husband by this time in life. This is stage six because I will have a deep bond and connection with this person. I want to get married fairly young because I do not want to live alone.

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I can not wait to get out of schooling and start working. I am very passionate about my career, so I am excited to begin practicing. I will also begin my life without having to write essays! After graduation, I plan on moving to Wakefield, VA with my husband.

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I have always wanted a large family. I have been set on 6 kids since I was 6. My plan is to have one kid every other year.I want mostly boys because they are less dramatic than girls. I have babysat both genders and girls are by far harder. This is stage seven because I will learn to be nurturing.

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This is my favorite dog breed because they are so fluffy.

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December, 2044:  Get My First Newfoundland

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December, 2044:  Get My First Newfoundland

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I have a dream to breed Newfoundlands because they are adorable and sell for decent money. This would be my side gig. The first dog will be a Christmas present to my kids and a couple months later, I will get the female. After the first three years, hopefully they will have at least one littler.

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My dream retirement home is a log cabin in the mountains of Virginia.

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I will retire in the mountains because it is so peaceful. I will continue to breed dogs as extra income and because puppies are so cute. Hopefully I will still be able to hunt and fish. It would be awesome to do that everyday.

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Hopefully, I will still be alive. I would love for my kids and their kids to come visit me for my birthday. I would want to fish and eat ice cream for my birthday. I would love a nice rocking chair so I can sit and tell stories from my life. This would be stage eight. I want to be proud of the life I have lived.

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I know they aren't newfies, but they are adorable.

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March, 2087:  Have My Last Litter of Puppies

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March, 2087:  Have My Last Litter of Puppies

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I will be 80 at this point and it will be more difficult to chase around puppies. I will try to keep the majority of the last litter for myself so I can have a lot of dogs for the rest of my life. The biggest life lesson that I have learned are that dogs stay with you way longer than any person will. No matter what, they will not leave you.

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Please don't plant a tree to remember me. I would much rather you adopt a puppy.

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Upon death, I want to have no more dogs because this will make them sad. Hopefully, my husband will be gone as well so he is not sad. I want to be buried in the woods and not in a graveyard so I can mess with hunters. I would creep around and crunch leaves so that people will think a deer is coming out. I am sure they will get mad, but it will be funny. Hopefully, when Jesus comes again, I will see all my puppies and play with them for eternity in Heaven.