I dedicate this book to my grandma Sandy so she can keep her life story in memory written by myself.

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Sandra K. Law was born in Abilene, Kansas on October 14th, 1946.
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Sandra's father is Virtual Ramon Sanford born December 25th, 1902, son of, Alice and William Sanford. Her mother is Dorthy Bernice Smith born July 10th, 1913, daughter of Pearl Smith.

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Sandra has had some of her family members die throughout her life. Alice Sanford, her grandmother died of cancer and William Sanford Sandra's grandfather died of a heart attack. Her grandma Pearl Smith died of pneumonia along with her mother Dorthy Smith and her father Virtual Sanford. Lastly, her daughter Tanya at the age of 17 died with her boyfriend in a car wreck and her husband Dixon Ugene died of a brain tumor.
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The worst hardship in Sandra's life was her family not being wealthy and being poor. Other than that she says she had a pretty easy- going life.

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Sandra has a brother and a sister. Her brother Don Sanford is 7 years older, they had a close relationship and were good friends. She also had a sister, Donna Thompson who is 14 years older than her which she had no relationship with because Donna was so much older.

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In Sandra's lifetime her family had many traditions. They went to the Jalopy races which back then were old car races. Every few years they took a family vacation. Every holiday they would go eat at their grandma Pearls.

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Sandra was really close to her grandma Alice who lived across the street, she visited with her about many things. Alice took care of Sandy growing up but Dorthy disliked Alice. Also Sandra would stay with her grandma Pearl who lived in Chapman eleven miles away in high school.

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She had many aunts and one uncle growing up. Her favorite Aunt Ardith ate with Sandy and spent time on the farm with her. Also she had aunt Betty and Melinda which she barely knew. Lastly she would stop and visit with her uncle Howard.
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Sandy went to school at Garfield elementary school kindergarten through 5th grade. Then attended Abilene Jr High from 6th through 8th grade. Lastly 9th through 12th she went to Chapman High School. Her favorite subjects were History, short hand, and English. Her least favorite subject was math.

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Sandra has many close friends here are the ones she met in school. One is Pat Sigg, she grew up on a farm an loaded hay bales. Today Pat lives in Colorado, Springs working in a business office. Her closest friend in school was Jamie Hazelton, they hungout from the day kindergarten started. Sandy says she was fun to be with, and even get into trouble with. Today Jamie lives in Abilene, Kansas retired.
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Some of Sandy's greatest strengths are being honest, truthful, and even being a good mother or grandparent. Her challenges are not having a special gift, no artistic abilities and she can't sing.

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Religion was very important to Sandy's family. They were Christians that went to church every Sunday. She says without God she wouldn't be able to get through the hard parts of life.

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Sandra met Dixon Ugene Law driving up and down the street in Abilene. One of her friends was dating Gene's friends. They got married in a Christian church. The day of her marriage she was very nervous about how many people were there and how she looked. One memory from the day was because grandpa was so tall and Sandy was so short he had to step down a stair just to kiss her.
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Sandy has many memories of grandpa Gene, she says he's a good man and the sun rose in him. "He was my whole world". They both enjoyed traveling and going places together.

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Grandpa Gene and Sandra had four kids together. The first was Brad Law he is 47 today, Brad is always serious and took responsibility you could always depend on him. The second was my mom Yvonne Liby she is 46, she is always easy-going and quiet. She took care of Tanya and the house when grandma needed it and always happy. The third child is Jarod Law he is 45, Jarod is always laid back but would get in trouble more. Lastly, there was Tanya, she was always aggressive and out-spoken with lots of talent.
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Some of the major events going on was the Vietnam and Korean War during Sandra's lifetime. Grandpa Gene was drafted into the military.

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The life views Sandra has is always have high moral standards, be a good mother and parent, and your kids always come first no matter what. Personal values that are important to her our her children and grandchildren. She always taught her children to tell the truth and face your consequences.
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The most memorable person in Sandy's life is Annie Bergemyer. She had the most influence on her because she was always there no matter what.

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Five things that make my grandma uniquely her is shes caring, an extremely hard worker, loves to read books, and loves her children and grandchildren. Sandy says she is grateful "too be alive" and for her children and grandchildren.

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Sandra is scared of losing her family. The things she enjoys doing in her free time is reading, eating out, and spending time with family.

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If Sandy could go back in time and spend an hour with herself talking she would tell her that she should of studied harder, been a better friend, and not worry about boys.
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Her talent is dance which brought joy to her life.

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Sandra's main career was working on the farm. Throughout her life she had a job as a waitress, babysat, worked in a bowling alley, the Alco store, and volunteered.

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If she could go back in time and do things over again she would pay the farm off and saved money. Also bring back her daughter Tanya and put insurance on grandpa.
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Sandy's biggest regret is not having a better home for her family, and her proudest moment is when all her kids were born.
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The advice she gives teens today is study hard, get good grades, work hard for what you do and stay with it, believe in yourself, and set standards for yourself.
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Love you grandma you bring the most cheer and happiness in our family.

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