I have two all grown and on their own. My daughter, Gina, is 35, married. She and her husband live a few miles from us. They have a big home and a cat. No grandchildren yet, but maybe soon. She's an RN, and a nurse manager. We work together and shop together. She proofs a lot of my writing.

My son, Ralph is 33. He's a carpenter, runs his own business. He now owns the house he grew up in - bought it from his mom a few years ago. Not yet married. Likes to travel and ride his motorcycle.

I have 3 stepchildren. Michelle is 33. She went to school with my son. Scott, is 26, a banker, like his dad. He and his wife, Brenda, are expecting a baby in July. This will be the first grandchild event for us.

Kevin is the youngest. I think he just turned 24. Had a birthday this month. He's single, works for UPS.

They are all good kids and all live near us.

Louisa