User talk:Serialwife

Born: Kathy Lynn Likens To: Father; William Dennie Likens, Sr.        Of Ackerville, WV  03·01·1938 to 11·12·2012 & Mother; Bonnie Lea Harmon Likens Of Tazwell VA 08·05·1941 to 07·29·2010 In 1959 at St. Anns hospital in Columbus, OH. Later became Mrs. Kathy Lynn Valentine after marrying Danny Harold Valentine in Wrinston WV. Became a Christian on the Thursday before Easter during a revival at Kimberly Church of God in 1985, sermon by Rev. Ron Armstrong. Later baptized on the following Mother's Day Sunday in the same year at the same church with some of her family, friends & husband in attendance. Continues on to later join the Living Waters Church of God in Marysville Ohio with her mother during the same ceremony as presented by Rev. Jasper (Jack) Marcum in 1995. Soon she & her mother worked to support the church's ministry by taking over the responsibility of cleaning of the church weekly in place of the pastor, Rev. Marcum and his elderly father. Together, Kathy & her mother, also started teaching the 3rd to 5th grade Sunday school class for a few years till Kathy's health made that calling an impossible task. Kathy also eagerly assisted the music minister, Tommy Hutchins, at the same church in several collaborations of song festivals for the financial support of the church's ministries. She highly enjoyed serving in several of the church's ministries in many varying positions. Later leaving her home church, Living Waters Church of god, the only church she had ever formally joined due to her failing health & her inability to cope with physical demands of her positions in the church's ministries. "Careers": from 1972 to 1997 included the following; Swimming instructor, Homemaker, Farming, Waitressing, Nanny, Secretary, Tax Preparer, Schoolbus Driver, Car Sales, Event Modeling, Accountant, Partner & Co-Founder of Corporate Liaison till permanently disabled in 1997 after 2nd bout with kidney failure or end-stage renal disease. The renal disease of note is juvenile inherent PKD, is a rare form of recessive gene strand of Polycystic Kidney Disease. After 24 years the native kidneys failed resulting in over 18 months of dialysis, both hemodialysis & C.A.P.D. (self dialysis) and two kidney transplants. As a result of the some of the more detrimental side-effects there was a diagnoses of osteonecrosis resulting in a hip-replacement in 1999. Later a height loss of over 6" added a further diagnosis of complications from spinal bifid. Summarizing the further decline of over all physical health all due in part to complications stemming from previously undiagnosed invetro sub-development due to the onset of the Polycystic disease. Then in 2009, after a lengthy hospital stay from septic shock due to toxifixation from required transplant medications, an additional diagnosis of a heart defect with arterial damage resulted in open heart surgery & a brief hospital stay, with a somewhat lengthy inhome recoporating period, in early 2010. After the blessing of a nearly full recovery her gratitude was the inspiration that led to forming "Transplant Talk Back" as a support venue for any type of organ transplantation. Any & all credit for any perceived adoration has always been credited to our Lord & precious Saviour, Jesus Christ... and having been magnanimously created to not only survive against all odds, but hopefully contribute & encourage others to stand up even if you have to pull yourself up & walk on with integrity to become the best "you" that you possibly can. Nevertheless, all true happiness in this life of any self-worth in finally found in selflessly serving our Lord & others as well as cheerfully  defending & rescuing abused and/or abandoned children & animals throughout her life! Proving once & for all that true love can NOT be stolen based on her belief of love is only real when it is given away. Life long passions include; Listening to "REAL" "Rock·N·Roll" : Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonhum, Dave Grohl, Dain Bramage, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Ringo Starr, Bad Company, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, Iggy Pop, Jack White, White Stripes, Them Crooked Vultures, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Chris Shiffett, Dain Bramage, Dave Grohl... yes, I listed Dave Grohl twice!, Ozzy Osbourne, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Matchbox 20, Amy Winehouse, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Finger Eleven, Lynnard Skynard, Marshall Tucker Band and varying other artist. "Animals": Anything, but sex, with all non-human "Animals".

"Favorite (nonsexual) Physical Activities": Swimming, Free Diving, Canoeing, competitive swimming & baseball.

"Hobbies": Baking, cooking and writing. Loved motorcycles till it became physically impossible to ride.c|:-(...

"Life Philosophies": Always leave with the one that brought you. In all ways, ALWAYS be faithful to your spouse or significant other. Never talk to a child or animal in anger. Never physically discipline children or animals, all they'll learn is to be afraid of you! Search your heart for forgiveness over vengeance. I'm against anything that distracts people from being who they really are. All bullies are cowards! The fight you run from is the battle that killed your dignity. The best way to love others is to encourage them to be the best person they can be. Don't judge others for sinning differently than yourself. Be kind until your being taken advantage of. Love whenever you can, but don't fall in love stupidly or blindly. Seek wisdom & separate yourself from fools. Don't believe in things that you don't understand. Compliment with sincerity. Don't follow others, find your own way. Love with your entire heart or not at all. Give like you never expect to receive. Receive with humility. Be gracious toward others, what if your the last person they ever talk to? Listen before answering. Think before speaking. Apologize sincerely. Accept others as you would want them to accept you. Never say anything behind anyone's back you would'nt say if they were standing right beside you. Never criticise a friend or relative's spouse, friends, lover or kids. Be true to all of your friends. Don't defend anyone or anything with knowing all sides. Stop physical violence whenever you can. Worship only one God. Don't fart on others if at all possible. Do NOT ever smoke another person's last cigarette or doobie. When someone buys you a drink, return the favor. If you have to talk someone into having sex with you then pass... they didn't really want you. Only marry the person you feel or think is the love of your life. If you do divorce someone try to remain friends if you were friends to start with. Never criticize your childs other parent, you loved that other person enough at one time to have a child with them. Love your parents for giving you life. Lying is always a bad idea. Always remember it is what it is until you make it what it can become. Don't take failure lightly, but don't let fear of failure make your decisions for you or run your life. Try to be happy as often as you can, life is too short. Always try to be grateful to be alive. Smile... it'll piss off all of your haters!*~<];-) Live in peace when it is up to you.