Sheila Herman:  

Over six years ago I wrote the story below. A lot can happen in six years especially as we wander into the unknown passage of becoming an elder. Jim died of lymphoma 6 months ago. He went as he wished, quick. May we all be so fortunate. Now I am beginning to adjust to the new normal. Without family and friends it would have been much more difficult. Between us there are three daughters and now three granddaughters. Many things to look to in the future Enjoy Plentywood if you can make it this summer. I can't make the trip. .________________________________________________________________________________________ At this time in our lives, doesn't it seem strange to think back over our life, what we have done, and where we have been. I can remember sitting under the water tower at the graveyard at the top of the hill behind our house, looking at the stars and thinking I know there's more out there than this. Little did I know what it was, and how I was going to get there. It's easy to condense your social history into a few short paragraphs of times, places, and events. But what does that really indicate of the life you've lived. After PHS, off to Missoula, a degree in social work, a marriage that lasted a long>>> time, not necessarily a good time. Two beautiful daughters. Lived in CA, VA, NY, MD, MT, and ...Expand for more