I was born in a small town in Ohio about 63 years ago to parents that  both had to work. Since both my parents had to work,I lived with my grandparents until they passed away twelve years later.At twelve years old I moved in with my parents.At twelve years old you never think you will grow old.All you think of at that age is having fun and enjoying your childhood.I could not enjoy my childhood.My father was almost killed in an auto accident. At twelve years old I had to take a paper route and mow lawns to put myself thru school because my father could no longer work.Where did my childhood go?

    At the age of 20 years old,the Viet Nam war was  going on. A lot of young  men  were running to Canada to keep from getting drafted. I proudly  went to Viet Nam  to serve my country.I made it back.Some of my friends did not. I lost my childhood forever.

  After I was out of the Army I  could finally settle down and enjoy  my life while  I am still a young man ? I got a job as a fast food manager. I got married . A fast food manager salary is not  very much. My wife had to work too .

   My wife's father died  and her mother moved in with us until she passed away.

With just my wife and me alone now,we can have some fun together while we are still young and able to enjoy it ?My wife had an accident while we were on vacation at Lake Erie. She became disabled  and unable to work again.I had a heart attack and had 4 stents  placed in my heart.I had to quit work and go on disability.This is not how I planned to spend my retirement with my wife.I am retired,on disability and no money to go any where.I have become an OLD DUDE.