I wrote this book as though it were written when I was twelve years old...the best time of my life. Though they were hard times, I saw life simply as most kids then did. I only hope that some of the things we learned, the tough times we endured, and the hardships we faced that taught us all how to be better and appreciative, I can pass along to kids of today who have not had the same experiences I did..to learn from "The old days of being broke...not poor!