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I have 4 'kids' who came into my life as adults. I consider them to be mine. That gives me a total of 6. It also increases my grandma count to 10.
Since I graduated I have raised a family, divorced, taught school, and retired. I now support, in any way I can, my children. Currently I am living with my daughter and her hubby and helping with their three kids, (2year old, 8year old, 10 year old) as she returns to school for her PhD in Communication. Not sure what will be next for me. I will decide in 4 years, when she is finished.
I did not serve in the military as normally defined but I feel I served. I had two children in the military and one in government service related to the military. As a mom I did my duty to support them emotionally and financially. I continue to support them as they struggle with PTSD. I am truly there for them at any time day or night 24/7/12. I served and continue to serve.