qrlylox, My twin sons turned 50 on April 2nd. Raised 8 kids counting the step children. Youngest is 36. Lost my husband and live alone with my trusty Border Collie who was 9 yrs old last march. I`m a Mom, Gram and great Gram. My oldest was 2 1/2 yrs when twins were born, plus had step D. age 5 at the time. Got step son later when his Mom kicked him out.
Fair spirit, you must live near the Mountains on the Tenn. side. Right? Have Family out that way. Granite Falls, Hickory, and one granddaughter moved from Castonia to - I think- Dalas. One grandson moved from Hickory NC to Germany.
Also have relations in NJ, Florida, granddaughter teaching school in Virginia, plus relations in few other states. A Nephew is a Psychologist Dr in Georgia. Family scattered all over.