Chapter Two

Oh...the good times. I can hardly remember those times, but there was a time when things were good. It was almost like we were like that television show "The Brady Bunch" - that's how great life was during those times. My dad was like my hero, a firefighter for Daly City Fire Department and my mom was the greatest mom ever. She always had some fun activity planned for us: day trips, holiday activities, or moments to learn something new. I remember once we got to go to Chinatown in San Fransisco and learn all about the Orient. That night, mom dressed up in a Kimono and we had a traditional Chinese meal - what fun! Boy, were my friends envious of the life I had back then. But above all, my most favorite times were when the entire family would go to the Russian River. When I was in kindergarten mom let me leave school early to begin the family trip. Each day seemed like a new adventure as we went hiking, swimming, and staying at the cabin. Mom and Dad seemed so happy then... What happened?