Hey chickies! Today is my birthday, and I've been surprisingly sad. My morning started with a call from my mom. She sang "Happy Birthday" to me by herself for the first time that I can remember (throughout my adult life, my parents have called me very early on the morning of my birthday to sing to me). Since her call, I have been on the verge of tears most of the day. My sister took me out for brunch, and my DD and her BF had us over for dinner. I enjoyed both of those things, but I have also been sad. This grief thing is the pits

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Sloan, I want to say, "Happy Birthday" to you even though you're having a sad day. I totally understand what you're going through. I wish I could do or say something to make you hurt less. God bless you.

Hi Ladies

Over slept and I was a mad rush to get to church this morning,so now I'm back home relaxing. This afternoon 2 of my friends & I are going out for pizza.This time I going to eat 1/2 of the 7" pie.

SANDRA-I can imagine the surprise of your grandchildren see you there in their classes.That how it was when I was down last Christmas and I went to two of there classes. I missed Grandparents Day I as live in a different state than they do. The walking tour goes all over our town the first two times we went on either end of the bike trail.One hr around trip. Oh you MUST see Wall Street: Money Doesn't Sleep. I gave it a 9,one of my friends told me that a rated it too high,just because she heard the critics saying it was really good.Thanks I usually don't take a good photo so I'm very careful of what I put on my avatar.


SLOANE HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many many moreI'm sorry that you ad a bad day only hearing your mom sing to you,but I believe he was right there next to your mom when she song to you.I was disappointed that my Leo wasn't around for my 70th either.Remember he'll always be in your heart & Right next to you.Sending my

Have a great day

Sloan, I'm sorry that you felt sad, but at least you care a great deal and that is a blessing

Sandra and I just saw each other with our DHs for breakfast. It was brief, but great fun anyway. My DH and I were in their area for a joint high school reunion and it was great fun too. I had bar-b-que and to heck with it all!

Maryann, love the picture!

Now, back on the wagon for me.

Hey chickies! Today is a better day. My sister and I went to Pottery Barn for a decorating class today, and that was fun. I'm home now and working on my Bible study stuff for tomorrow. Being a leader is busy, but so far it is going well. I had been praying for a long time for God to give me a place to serve, so here I am leading a BSF group leader. I know there will be blessings ahead, but right now I'm nervous about doing a good job and being a blessing to the ladies in my group.

I really appreciate your kind words and loving support. I knew I hung around here for a good reason . You chickies are awesome.

Maryann, thanks for the tip on the movie. My dh just watched the first "Wall Street" movie on cable today.

Sandra, the video editing class sounds interesting. We have graphic design and web page design at our school, but nothing like video editing. Sounds fun!

Rhonda, I'm glad you got to visit with Sandra. I don't know about you, but my tummy doesn't feel so good after eating the "happy birthday" food. I need another watermelon fast

Welcome to the new chickies! I'm not usually so grim, but my dad passed away in June, so I'm still new to the "grief thing".

I'll try to check in later. TTFN

Sloan, it's ironic that you mention a fast. I have been very busy eating lately! This week I plan to eat normally on the days that I lift weights, and do a fast of some kind on the days that I don't. I think that I will get some really good organic, fat free chicken broth and drink that and have a bit of fruit or juice on those "fasting days." This has worked for me before and I want to try it again.

Rhonda and Sloan, you two are impressing me with your fasting plans. And, no, I'm not going to join you. I'm not that dedicated.

I thoroughly enjoyed our visit with Rhonda and Doyle this morning. Girls, Rhonda looks great! I'm thinking she was making her former women classmates think about joining a gym.

Maryann, I will most likely wait to see the movie on DVD. I don't get to the theater often. Maybe I will if I have a girls' day out soon. So far, though, we don't have any plans.

Got back yesterday after a wonderful time. We didn't realize how much we needed a break. Our friends took us out and about and we visited places we hadn't seen for years. Neither of us will be weighing until next week!
How is everyone? Sorry I missed your birthday Sloanie... 21 again was it? Like me.
Have a good week everyone.