Micki, I am glad you are willing to share your thoughts and fears in here. We all have them and many of them are the same.

Even though I have a hubby, 3 children, 3 sissies and 1 bro, I could be the last one living and my kids could be out of state when the time comes. We never know what the future holds.

The older we get and the more we see our parents and their friends suffer, the more our own mortality is in our face.

I say let's get the boomerwomenspeak chapters going and maybe we can all check into a retirement community together!

Knowing your hubby, mom, and my mom are dancing the streets of heaven together puts a smile on my face. Mom always loved your mom and Tim...and you too! Lots of laughs and fun memories.

And yes, I couldn't agree with you more. I was so oblivious to what life as an adult was like when I was a kid. Boy I am glad. It''s hard enough learning at this stage of the game!