I love your stories (and the recipes that go with it!). It's like watching one of my favorite shows ever...The Waltons. Every time I read them, I hear the "Walton's Theme Song"...it's terrific!! I always wanted a large close family, however that wasn't to be. My whole family , except for my children and husband, are passed on...and the extended families were never close with my parents as Momma always said she was the "black sheep" of the family. Keep on writing..(and giving us those great recipes!!)..it warms my heart to read about you and yours. God Bless.