Carrie Benisch
After high school I started to pursue my dream of doing photography. I attended matc-Madison. I did the usual partying and had a hard time financially paying for the expensive photography equipment required for their classes, so I decided to quit before going into debt.
I continued my dream to an extent by working for a year taking pictures at Sears Portrait Studio. This is where my love for children grew as I took pictures of mostly children. I enjoyed them and grew to really love their smiles and laughs.
This led me to the start of my second career, after again attending matc-Madison and doing the teaching certification requirements for pre-school classes. I worked at a center as a pre-school teacher that didn't keep up with the state licensing rules. I then went to a more respected center where I worked for 11 years. During the pre-school days, I learned many things. I enjoyed being a teacher, loved giving the love that I had to others and helping the families watch their children grow. I found that I had patience and love for many.
During this time, I dated a man, and eventually discovered his need to abuse women. It was shocking to find myself in a court defending myself from this man, but the incident changed my life. I turned to family and friends for their strength and support. I found I also had a "family" with my co-workers. They watched me grow and learn as I make mistakes and corrected them.
In 1996, I had my next turn around. I met Calvin Anderson at Rhythm and Booms. I'm not sure how I met him, the most wonderful man out of 300,000 people. In September of 1998, we were married. It was a special and wonderful wedding.
In may of 2000, on the Friday before Mothers Day, I found out that I was pregnant. On January 9th, the day before my 31st birthday, after 23.5 hours of labor, I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. We named her Megan Nicole. I am now a stay at home mom with a caregiver service in my home. I still enjoy children and photography.
At this point in my life, my husband is currently looking for a job in his position as a waste water treatment plant operator. He is looking in different cities and we could possibly be moving out of Madison. I am sad to think that Madison could also become part of my past.
I feel that my life is finally all what I dreamed in High school. I have a home, a wonderful husband and a beautiful baby. I know that there may be many more "turn arounds" but I look forward to them.
Please keep in touch...peace.
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