Funny isn't it, how we go through life so quickly. One day you're a child then you turn around and you have children of your own. Then you wake up one day and half your life is over. And I can't complain in the direction my life has gone. I haven't made my millions, and I don't have allot of excess cash at my disposal to do all the things I would have like to have done and seen. But, all in all I have had a good life. I have loved and been loved. Laughed and laughed and laughed. Then laughed some more. I had my ups and downs as everybody does. So here I am in the Autumn of my life, looking back and paying attention to what I have now. And I can honestly say I have been blessed. I have a wonderful husband, that I adore. Who puts up with me when I get cranky. That can change what ever mood I am in just being him. If someone would have told me I would marry a man with 9 kids back when I was younger I would have laughed in their face. Challenging yeah it has been. So, That beings the amazing total of 11 children blended into one family. 4 of my husbands children were already grown when I came on the scene. And those 5 children that were left have taught me many lessons over the years. I have loved each of them, cared for them then let them go. I am down to the last one at home. And raising one granddaughter so I am still learning lessons. I have watched the world go to hell in a hand basket. I fear for the children of today. I have found that life is an ever changing event. And although there are many twists that I would have loved to pass over I find that because I have survived them I feel I am a better person for having lived them. So...honesly I wouldn't change a thing. I look forward to what ever comes next and just hope I have the strength I will need to hang on. I have wonderful memories to carry me through. Memories of life experiences, friends and of course family. Because FAMILY IS EVERYTHING!