I always wanted to be a mom. I had two daughters. One with her husband, have chosen not to become parents. My younger daughter is mother to The Magical Creatures. There is a balance - because even though I have daughters, sons-in-law & grandchildren I am very close to - I don't regard them as a legacy. My legacy was the thousands of patients I took care of over my career. Some Humans are alive - all because I was there when they needed someone to act.

I live my life, knowing it won't be forever. One day, no one will speak my name. No one will remember what I looked liked. The best gift I ever gave the world are my children. May the world be worthy of them.

As many here have stated, I don't consider my children a healthcare safety net. One day, I 'll choose my own version of adult care. But until then -I keep getting up every day and moving and loving and living.

We all nurture something in our lives. Other humans, little people, or in the case of my older daughter - my grand-dogs. We all 'create' something in our lives. Relationships, children, love, art. We all have worth.