Really hoping that's it in a nutshell, Dottie. How much older to they have to be? My oldest son is 38. The youngest is 26. The daughter that hasn't spoken to me in 8 yrs is 43! That isn't old enough? Not enough life's experiences? Oh, well.

You know... I was a damn good mother! I can affirm myself in that when the pain subsides a bit. Thank you for reminding me of that fact. I'm just gonna quit scraping off that callus that should be there by now.

(I want my mommy!! )