I find it heartbreaking that so many of us have passed, never having an opportunity to reach out for a "HOWDIE!" or a hug. Memories, like butterflies in the wind, can be fleeting...each journey, unique.
After wearing many career hats I graduated college at the age of 48, same time as my oldest daughter and my oldest son from high school and got a job with DSS Child Support making my last financial aid payment the month before I retired in 2016. I raised 5 beautiful kids, divorced, after 32 years and married my soul mate (gaining 2 step children) and have 8+6 grandchildren. I love the outdoors (except winter) and being physical..Life is great!!