Barbara Skolnick Groden

I am twice widdowed. Some of you may remember my first husband Lewis Groden. I am retired after working as a cashier for many many years. I live in Orange County New York. My favorite pasttime is spending time with my grandchildren. My two youngest grandchildren are severely disabled. My granddaughter Julianna suffers from a neuromusuclar disorder called Rett Syndrome ( www.rettsyndrome.org ) - and also has a seizure disorder and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She relies on her mother for everything. She is non verbal. My grandson Vinnie is severely autistic. He is also non verbal. MY oldest grandchild is named Maria and is in high school. Its amazing watching her grow into a beautiful woman.

I was in Drama and Ballet