My husband, J.T., and I have lived in the same place since 1974 - just across the Mississippi from Cape Girardeau, Mo. We're now in the process of putting the place back together after sending 3 kids and myself to school over the past 10 years. I HAVE A NEW KITCHEN!! Or almost do - it isn't quite finished, but close enough that I can cook without things falling on my head out of the cabinet. I know, that isn't a great accomplishment for being out of school 40 years - but to me it is wonderful!!

I have worked at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape since 1966 - in many different capacities. I am now teaching in the Hospital College of Nursing - done that since 1990 when the school started. Love the job, but I'm ready to retire - not going to happen - I also want a new upstairs and new siding. If I could figure out how to play in the flower beds and cross stitch for money I would retire today.

My husband is still in the Insurance business, and plays with cattle on the weekend or after work. At least that's where he says he goes. I think I will retire when his secretary retires - he doesn't have the energy or the patience to train a new one. And I'm sure not going to do it!!!

All the children are married or divorced. Two live close and two too far away. 6 granchildren - 2 girls and 4 boys, keep us very busy sometimes.

Otherwise keep busy going to grandchildren's school functions, church work, and keeping up with two neices (like my grandchildren) who are playing college softball. And of course I continue to look for all that spare time to do all the projects I've put off for years.