I think the fear of being alone can shake you to your soul...I never used to think of this as much when the kids lived at home, but now being older, this does set in...For me, it would be difficult to try to find a friend to start going around with. I have only been my husband's best friend...With so many people already having their close friends, this would be a stumbling block for me. Hopefully you are different...Then I am a person that just can't push myself in...I am one of those that sits in the background and waits to be invited to the party. Funny how each of us is so different.

Our son lives close to us and watches over us like a Mother Hen...I have to think of what if something happens to my husband. We both know that the road ahead of us has no detours.....So we are still hoping for a ride on the spaceship to the Moon....We definately will be the first to board it. Otherwise I guess I would be pretty content to do what I am doing and start talking to the puppies...Then I, like you, would probably find a new identity and bloom again....For we both would realize that women take longer to age then men....Honey, you will do just fine...Take care, Caroline