Over the past five years, beginning a year after my husband died, I have been very active in volunteer work. I see patients for both Fairview Hospice and the ALS Association of MN, as well as two people from my church who are home bound due to illness. My years as an RN, as well as the years I was privileged to care for my husband at home until his death, sent me in the logical direction of care giving as a volunteer, after retirement. Both Fairview Hospice and ALS Assoc provide me with opportunities to attend in-services and to gain ongoing experience with new medical conditions, which I also like. I also keep busy with family, including two grandchildren; friends; two book clubs; and some travel.