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Subject: [GenChat-L] Dropping by unexpectedly
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 16:56:51 EDT

I'm gonna be the big "50" in Feb and am at first it sorta bothered me, but not
anymore. I feel I am comfortable with myself and life and proud of the job
I've done with raising my family in spite of alot of difficulties over the
years.

My best friend and I, of over 30 years, every so often, say "let's go
visiting" and we drop in unannounced and have a blast. We were both raised in
the country and that's how we were raised. Our friends and all of us have a
blast, We also go the cemetaries and visit our loved ones. They are still in
our hearts and thoughts.

My friends and their friends are the same way. We have someone tapping on our
door at all hours of the night and day. My husband was raised different. He
says when are these kids going home. I tell him I hope never. My oldest is
19 and her friends drop by and watch tv or play cards with me.

Neighbors and different people say how can you stand those kids at your house
all the time. I love it, I can see what they are doing, I feel safe that they
all know they have someplace safe to go to. I don't have to worry about car
accidents, drugs, alcohol as they are here. I've always told them their home
is our home. They spend the night all the time. They always drop in
unannounced. Maybe it still will be carried over.

About turning "50", I can't wait. Everyone says how do you feel, well how are
you suppose to feel? I feel great like I said. I have friends that I want to
go visit and some friends go with me and they say, but we weren't invited. We
get there and they have a blast.

Growing up was great as my parents always had someone dropping by. Mom would
get up early and cook, we'd go to mass, then come back and eat. There was
always plenty for everyone who dropped by. She'd cook enough for an army, and
was always forcing someone to eat a piece of pie or cake.

Mom and dad are gone now, and I miss them so, but am proud of all the values
that they've given and instilled in me. I've tried to do that to my kiddos.

Thanks for letting me share.

Sharon

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