As I look back upon my life I find myself wondering when and how I became so independent. It seems like yesterday I was upon my mother's knee fearful while asking life's questions and pondering my tomorrows. Now I'm over fifty and my children are focused on their futures utilizing their potential to make their own dreams come true. My husband works hard many hours per day to provide for our household in the best way he can. But as time has passed I've grown and matured into s