Joanne Johnson:  

I have been living in Maryland since 1986. I was married at the time and we thought within one year of the move we would be able to afford to purchase a home. The homes in Jersey at that time were out of our reach. With a cut in both salaries, we were able to purchase a home in one year. I've been living in the same home ever since. Divorced in 1995 with two children. My son is living in Texas chasing his dream to play professional basketball. Presently he plays on a semi-pro team and is getting some looks from some NBA scouts. My daughter will be returning to Jersey in the Fall of 08 to pursue her college career. She will be attending Richard Stockton College, in Pomona to major in Physical Therapy. She should graduate in 7 years with a Doctorial Degree. She will also play basketball for the school. I received my Masters at Montclair State University in Counseling in 1978 and have been working with adults and children with an intellectual, developmental...Expand for more