Chick, have you written a book?

My Hubby grew up pretty much like you did. They were 7 children. He was born right after World War II ended; so like millions of other families, they had nothing, absolutely nothing. How those mothers managed, is beyond me. They did get food stamps and the children got a pair of shoes for school. Other than that they all went barefoot. They would remove the horse manure from the streets for a few potatoes, and help the farmers out for a loaf of bread. When I ask him about his childhood he says he had a good childhood, except for being hungry most of the time. At least the kids played together, climbed trees and what not, and helped their parents as much as they could. Despite all the hardships, he still managed to make something out of himself. Just like you are doing Chick! You're really something.