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!

Memories...What a precious gift

I've heard it said, "you can't take it with you". If all we take with us when we leave this life is our memories I believe we take it all! Good, bad or indifferent our memories make up who we are. At times I sit and think of my life, when I do I feel so blessed! Not that I have lived a perfect life heaven knows I have lived through experiences that were tough...really tough at times. But, when I mix them up in my head the result is always the same. I love my life! I have had friends and school mates that have impacted my life in such a way that it fills my cup! When you add family to that, you get a mix that over flows. And life is good...really good. Here I am married to my fifth husband, which should tell you something about my stubborn streak, I never give up. I finally found the man I believe I was made for. We have been together almost eleven years now and we are still madly in love to this day. We are like your old favorite shoes..good fit, slightly worn out but still have eachother. I have two beautiful daughters of my own, 4 adopted children and 5 other step children. And although at times they have been royal pains at times I wouldn't trade the memories of each of them for anything. My husband asked me the other day, if I died tomarrow, what would you say you did with your life? My response...I lived, Loved and laughed. What a wonderful life, what a precious gift!

My poems come from feelings and emotions as I have traveled through my life experiences. Basically, my poetry describes the inner workings of my heart. I believe that at least one or more of my poems a reader will find something they too can relate to. I believe in focusing on the here and now and not dwelling on the pain that at times we all succumb to. A positive attitude can turn the darkness that at times can be overwhelming. Laughter is a gift that I believe that turns away the saddness of a broken heart.