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Tamara Dawn

Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

About Me

About Me: I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. My mother abandoned me when I was 2 years old and I was in foster care between the ages of 2-17. I was adopted briefly but they gave me back. I moved to over 17 homes and several places in between. I was a shy girl afraid of my own shadow, but I could put on a tough act when I needed to. I experienced all things a child shouldn't and missed out on everything a child should. I reunited with my mother when I was 17 but it did not work out at all. I was fortunate that I also met my extended family and they have been a huge blessing in my life. I lived in Las Vegas for a few years and then eventually ended up in Colorado. I met my husband while living in Denver. He is amazing and I thank God for him every day. We got married almost 5 years ago. We built our home here in Brighton and we had my second son in 2003. Between work and family life, we are busy but very happy. I turned 31 this year and I am at a point in my life where I know I have accomplished so much but not nearly enough. I am hoping to find my path in life. My goal is to one day go back to school and eventually become a therapist for troubled youth.
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My Interests

Welcome Micah!!I love cheesy movies and tearjerkers.I LOVE to cook new recipes and learning how to cook healthy without sacrificing taste.I would like to mentor foster children someday.I am slowly working on my life story. I write poetry and short stories as well. **

I'd like to meet:

I'd Like to Meet: People with a purpose - who inspire others. All the friends I met along the way while moving around. All the people I wanted to know but was too shy to talk to. Memorable people from my past. I'd love to know where everyone is at in life now.

Music:

You feel like a candle in a hurricane Just like a picture with a broken frame Alone and helpless Like you've lost your fight But you'll be alright You'll be alright Cause when push comes to shove You taste what you're made of You might bend, till you break Cause its all you can take On your knees you look up Decide you've had enough You get mad you get strong Wipe your hands shake it off Then you Stand, Then you stand Life's like a novel With the end ripped out The edge of a canyon With only one way down Take what you're given before its gone Start holding on, keep holding on Cause when push comes to shove You taste what you're made of You might bend, till you break Cause its all you can take On your knees you look up Decide you've had enough You get mad you get strong Wipe your hands shake it off Then you Stand, Then you stand Yeah then you stand. Everytime you get up And get back in the race One more small piece of you Starts to fall into place Cause when push comes to shove You taste what you're made of You might bend, till you break Cause its all you can take On your knees you look up Decide you've had enough You get mad you get strong Wipe your hands shake it off Then you Stand, Then you stand Yeah then you stand. Yeah then you stand. Then you stand.

Movies:

.. Favorite Movies: I love all John Hughes movies...Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink. I love cheesy movies with stupid humor. Anything with Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, or Jon Heder. Anything late 80's or early 90's like Weird Science or Revenge of the Nerds. Movies like Big, Rainman, Top Gun, Lost Boys, Spaceballs, There's Something About Mary, The Color Purple, Road Trip, All those Corey Haim/Corey Feldman flicks... I could go on forever.

Television:

Favorite TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, House, THE OFFICE!! My Name is Earl, Law & Order SVU, CSI, Monk, Close to Home, 24, Six Feet Under

Books:

Favorite Books: Dean Koontz, Edgar Allen Poe, Dave Pelzer, The Diary of Anne Frank

Heroes:

Beloved Husband, Father & Son - Lee F Bennett 3/24/47-3/10/07 I miss you like crazy, Daddy. I hope you are dancing in Heaven this Father's Day.

Heroes: My Dad. I can't believe he is gone. My Grandpa Guy, who taught me to laugh at myself. My Great Grandma Ida, because I admired her straight forward honesty and spunk. My husband, who is amazing at everything he does. Anne Frank - who endured so much at a young age but never lost her spirit or her sense of humor. "I'm trying to be normal but reality gets in my way." - Me

My Blog

EEK! Two weeks from today!!

I'm scheduled to go in on January 25th early AM to have this baby!  I am so excited and a little scared & nervous.  Definately ready though!  I just can't wait to see him and hold h...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:47:00 PST

A Moment Lost

I look back from time to time at our last moments together I try to avoid these thoughts so I don’t cry Sometimes I welcome them and I feel like we are back together just for a moment I can feel...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:01:00 PST

Angry

As much as I try not to be I can't control how I am feeling I am angry So angry at you for leaving I'm angry at myself for not knowing Our last chat our last laugh would truly be the last You left Yo...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:30:00 PST

Lifting Up

I can't believe it has already been 5 weeks since my dad left this earth.  Then again, I can't believe it has only been 5 weeks.  I almost made it 2 days without crying.  When my grandp...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:10:00 PST

Little Blessings all around me

I know I have been a downer lately as I deal with grieving for my father.  I need to talk about the good things that have been happening in my life.  I have so many blessings and they are a ...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:16:00 PST

Miracles

You were given no choice You didn't have a chance She called you one day to tell you about me then she hung up and your life was changed forever. Two separate lives an innocent child no chance for da...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:32:00 PST

Do you ever just know when something is meant to be?

That happened to me tonight.  I was opening the mail and there was a large envelope addressed to my attention.  It was from some Academy.  I thought it was one of those adult online cla...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:13:00 PST

Never loses suction

..>..> ..> My *%#@# vacuum crapped out on me.  Right in the middle of a very productive cleaning day.  It's older than dirt, so I knew it's days were numbered.  I got the vacuum fro...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:21:00 PST

What's for Dinner: Quick & Easy Gourmet

So in March/April's WW Magazine they have a lot of great recipes.  I am trying 3 of them this week.  First up is Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Serves...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 PST

This is too funnny - Check out the Bid retraction - LOL

So now they are selling Britney's hair or weave or whatever on Ebay.  They threw in her lighter and her can of Red Bull too. Some nudge bid $1 Million on the stuff.  I am sure ebay will take...
Posted by Tamara Dawn on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:02:00 PST