I am an only child; whereas I have cousins in the area, I seldom have felt like part of the family. For many years I didn’t do anything with them. Then, after many years, I started visiting with them some Thanksgivings, Holidays and maybe some other “celebrations.” For 5/6 years I’d go, and for a week and a half or two weeks I’d wonder why in the hell I went . . .

So, in Oct 2004 when I had my leg off, I thought “well, this is a good time just to try and separate the forces.” Did a damn good job of it, too!!!!!

Of late, two of my oldest cousins came and helped take things from my house to the Thrift Shop, came by here and talked a while and invited me to Christmas dinner at their home. I accepted without a second thought. Everything went really well. AND I had a really GOOD time.

House full of close to 40 people ... everybody talking, laughing and teasing ... this group of folks have always had a great time together.

God Bless Them Everyone
I had a great time
Mandala