Caryn FitzGerald:  

Life {If you are looking for Douglas Scot Fitzgerald, PLEASE read through my Bio} Thank God I started working when I was still in HS (14) because I was in a hit-and-run auto accident (drunk driver) when my youngest son was 2 months old (now 26). This accident changed my life for ever; but I am actually greatful for that. At the time I was "an overly active workaholic; busy, busy, busy" and the accident made me "stop" & live life! I've had numerous medical problems, 3 back surgeries, on and on; I've also been on SSD since 1981 and was told I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 50. Well, 50 is here and none of the doctors predictions came true; I do have medical conditions but all are manageable. I gave birth to 2 beautiful kids and am the "Nanna" to 5 wonderful grandkids (4 to 9) and for that I am more then greatful! They are my family and my life!!! I've traveled to all but 3 states: Hawaii, and the Dakotas; I've also been to Canada, Mexico and South America. My husband of 20 yrs was good to me but now in his "50's and mid-live crisis' stage" we have decided to seperate. Surprisingly, I am very Happy with my life and look at going into my 50's starting off live anew - who knows what the future holds for me! During the good times (medically) in my life I have worked in the medical field (to include Hospice and the ARC), I have an AA degree and worked in the legal field also, as a Para-Legal; so I've covered all I've ever wanted to do. Now I am working on my spiritual self; When asked if I am religious my answer is always, "NO ~ but I consider myself extremely spiritual"!!! For me always God firs...Expand for more