Jeffrey A Nelson:  

I joined this site many moons ago and now have decided to 'participate' more fully after talking to Char a while back. I went to Europe for a few years after high school and met my wife, Muriel, there in Belgium (Oui, On parle le Francais). She has put up with me for over 32 two years, winning her a 'get out of jail free' card and going strait to Heaven when it's her time. We have 4 daughters; Stephanie 30 married to James, Aldine 29 married to Jaime, Michelle 23 married to Jake, and Danielle 16 ( I don't know who she'll marry but his name will probably start with a 'J' too).AND 4 grand kids; Nick 4, Zack 2, from Stephy & Natalia 3, Martin 2 from Aldine. I want to affirm for any of you doubters that the bumper sticker that reads,"Had I known that my grand kids were this much fun I would have started with them FIRST!" is straight truth! For those who knew my family there in Seattle I was the oldest of 6 boys, no sisters. I tried four times to get a son of my own...no dice! By that fact alone I realize God is a funny fellow with a bizzare sense of humor and I wasn't about to try a 5th time... one more daughter and I would of stepped out in front of Jim Sleemans dump truck! My patience has grown with my d...Expand for more