I was born Stacie Leigh Chisolm on June 12, 1976. I am the second daughter (the baby) of Mike and Tina Chisolm. I have an older sister, Kelli, who is my best friend. This hasn't always been the case.I'm pretty sure she only tolerated my existence growing up. Born and raised in Snellville, GA, I had the same group of friends throughout my childhood. I'm lucky enough to have a small group of them still in my life today. My parents still live in the home that I grew up in. Not many people can say that. I don't think they plan on going anywhere no matter how much I ask them to move to Decatur. My parents are still married and continue to be great role models for marriage and "good living." I cannot recall ever hearing them fight, I always saw my dad kiss my mom goodbye in the mornings and we ate dinner together EVERY night at the dinner table. Well, every night except for Sunday evenings after church. Those nights we ate fast food in the den. But we were together. My parents probably had no idea that I was watching and observing their relationship so closely.
I feel like I was raised in a "normal" middle-class family where Christian values, work ethic and family were important. Although I'm not so sure there is such thing as "normal," if there is, I'm pretty sure the Chisolm household fit right in. Yes, there have been times where I have strayed and had experiences that I wouldn't write home about. But it's the experiences and desire to form my own opinions, beliefs and values that have shaped the adult I am today. To be honest, I'm sure some of my past decisions, both good and bad, that my family came to accept, may have gotten me labeled as the "black sheep" of the family. I'm okay with that. My mom has always told me that I'm stubborn, hard-headed and strong-willed. I don't see these characteristics as a bad thing...in most situations. It's my stubbornness and strong-will that have moved me forward in life. I choose to live my life with no regrets and look at past experiences as learning opportunities. I've had plenty!~
Today, I'm Stacie Cook. I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, Godmother,therapist, stepmother,cousin and granddaughter. I am a Georgia Bulldog!I love spending time with my family. I love my job. I love my community. I love my friends. I am sensitive. I am an extrovert. I am open-minded. I am a caretaker. I am curious not nosey. I enjoy both the finer things in life and the simplicity of living life within our means. I love the beach. There is nothing more soothing to me than the sounds of the waves crashing on the shoreline; even better with a glass of wine in hand. I love Disney World. At Disney World, I get to be a kid too. I love watching Connor enjoy Disney and I cannot wait to introduce Sammie Sam to the wonder of everything Disney! I like sappy chick-flicks. I like a good cry. I equally enjoy crime television and silently watch and daydream about being the one carrying the badge and gun. I happen to think I'd make an incredible undercover detective or crime scene investigator. I like to dance. I like to go to the movies. I like to try new restaurants.
When I'm not at home with my husband and babies or other family members, I can be found at work doing what I love, spending time with a girlfriend, or volunteering for the nonprofit for which I sit on the Board as the Clinical Program Chair. My life is full and it's a daily struggle to strike the right balance. I'm sure I don't always succeed but I always do my best!
*This entry was much harder than I expected. I feel certain that I've left something out or not mentioned something that is significant to my identity. That being said, I guess you'll have to keep reading!
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