doug-50321961
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The year was 1988 and I had just turned 22. My family of four lived in a modest ranch-style home on the outskirts of a rural town in Iowa. My parents, both farmers, worked hard to keep our farm running smoothly from dawn till dusk. My younger brother, age 19, helped them with their chores while I was at school. The only girl on my high school basketball team, I led the team to state championships during my senior year and earned a scholarship to play college ball.