I've been getting the newsletter but I decided that it would try to get in on conversations with ladies in my age group. I belong to a group of baby boomers called Baby Boomer DIVAs led by Beverly Mahone, a radio talk show hostess.

I'm 62, a widow and have four sons, 38, 35, 32 and 29. They are living in Phoenix, some are artists and musicians and others are employed. My youngest just recently moved down there to attend school at Maricopa Skill Center. I'm hoping he'll have a job soon to help his brother with expenses and pay the school for the loan they got for him.

My husband and I were married 27 years and died of cancer. His cancer was related to uranium exposure as a child. I really miss him and miss being married. I trust in the Lord for the life I have now. I haven't been able to go to his grave but one time since he died. There is a huge gate that crosses the road on the reservation and I don't have the security code to get in.

I live in a very small community 25 miles south of Gallup, New Mexico. I work in Gallup in an internet provider business as an administrative assistant and am a worship leader twice a week at a church here. I am also involved with a group of ministers and lay people who have a training facility for Navajos, a native tribe in the northern part of Arizona.

I teach piano to three students but my students hit and miss their lessons. I enjoy teaching them and want to instill the same music understanding with my worship team.

My interests are varied. I love to take photos and have tons of them in my computer just waiting to be included in an album or two. I also write poetry, songs and sometimes an article on what interests me. I keep tabs on the news and love watching "Burn Notice" and "CSI" and "HGTV".

Welcome from a fellow New Mexican! We are outside of Las Cruces. Ever get down this way?

I'm sorry about your husband. What is one greatest fear I have...being w/out mine. Your sons sound like they are well on the road to "adulthood".

So nice to have another "Land of Enchantment" citizen!

Welcome Katie Sue

Sorry to hear about your husband. It is difficult. Beverly is a member here, too, by the way.

Welcome, and I look forward to hearing your voice here on the forums.

Welcome Katie Sue. By the grace of God, your life seems full. I'm sure keeping busy helps with your grief. We have many women who are into the arts here at BWS so you should have fun meeting them.

Sorry to hear about the death of your husband, but glad to hear you have so many other things going on. How neat to have four sons.

I just joined the team at our church that will develop a contemporary service for our congregation. It sounds like you might know a bit about that. We're in the process of hiring a music director for the service. I'd love to chat with you about that.

Also, please tell us about the training facility for the Navajos.

WELCOME Katie Sue, I too lost my husbands, one after only five years of marriage and the second after fourteen years. It is a tragic experience to go through and I am sorry for your loss. But I am here to tell you, it does get better with time, and you have four wonderful reasons to remember him and go on to live a great life. This place and the women here will help you along the way.

Welcome, Katie Sue! I'm in Tucson, Arizona so I know a bit about PHX.

I, too, am sorry to hear about your husband. My husband has been exposed to depleted uranium in the military, (Navy,) I know of what you speak.

It's great that you have four sons! I've two myself. I look forward to knowing you!
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Katie Sue, you introduced yourself so well in your very first post. I'm sorry to hear about your husband, and how much you miss him. Have you always been in NM?

Welcome Katie Sue, maybe there's someone you could talk to about getting the security code?

I'm 58, married, no kids, no pets except for lizards in my yard. Jewelry artist and poet/essayist.

Welcome Katie Sue. You did a wonderful job of introducing yourself. I am also relatively new here but am enjoying it very much. You will find a very supportive, loving and intelligent group of women are now part of your life.
Like others, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. Also, I really admire your strength in continuing and developing the varied interests and activities you have. It must have been difficult to get 'back on the horse' and re-enter the stream of life after his illness and death. What a woman you must be!
Welcome.

P.S. I'm 59, married, 2 grown children, 2 pets, retired special ed teacher.