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Good luck to you.

I was an hour away from my mother in one direction and an hour from my sister in the other. My daughters GF's brother had been in a horrible accident a few weeks before near Washington State. She was home alone with her younger brother 12, and baby brother 4. No family in the area her parents left in a hurry to be with her older brother. I had just finished reading the left behind series and it was like I was being left behind. The panic I felt inside was undiscibable. I didn't know what to do where to go. Then a peace came over me. I was suposed to be with those children. I can't explain the peace that washed over when I realized I was exactly where I was suposed to be. That night sleeping in the Quest room I felt the peace of the Lord and wondered what was next. It started to thunder outside, very strange wondering if that was bombing or thunder. Very scary that for the first time in my life I actually thought that. When I finially got home about 6 days later I hugged my kids and husband and sobbed. I am thankful to our troops I don't want to forget about what they are doing for us today and everyday.

As I watch the TV I cry again thinking about what happened to us personally and as a Nation. I was in NJ visiting friends we had just moved to NC. 4 of us were out eating for Breakfast when my GF came in and said the WTC's had been hit. We all Scrabbled and went home, however my home was no longer there. I paniced because my kids and husband were in NC I was in NJ and no where near family members. I went to buy gas that afternoon. The girl getting gas across from me had just gotten a phone call that she lost both her parents. That as you all know was only the begining of hearing of families or perhaps you yourself are a family member of someone who lost thier lives that day. Today I fly my flag proudly. I wish everyone would go outside and hang thier flag. God Bless all of you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

Becky-66.5 pounds is great! Happy Bandiversary! Tell us about the changes in the past year!

6. Can't see your toes!

Good: Being able to see the tip of my toes when taking a shower without bending over Bad: Not always feeling satisfied Ungly: hanging skin I have more Goods if thats ok... walking past the Plus dept when shoping for clothes thinking about what I put in my mouth going to curves and lossing enough inches to total 4 FEET! sitting in a chair with arms and not feeling the arms no more double chin supportive friends and family ALL OF YOU

I was walking around the house the other day and as my legs slapped together I started to laugh. I was thinking of what David Letterman would list as his top 10 reasons not to get fat. So I thought it would be fun to see what you guys thought. I can't think of 10 yet but here are a few. 10. Women need to buy a OVER THE SHOULDER BOULDER HOLDER Rather than a bra 9. RUNNING CAN CAUSE BLACK EYES 8.WALKING UP THE STAIRS AND CLAPPING YOUR HANDS SOUND THE SAME (I'm not trying to be insulting to anyone and I hope that you all take this as lightly. If I am offending anyone I'm sorry I really don't mean to.)

I fit in some 12's 14 and 16's! It is very weird and disouraging at times.

Eileen-Aunt Flo and Clifford SUCK...can I say that... Pat-Your dinner sounds nice especially the desert!! Betty- Yumm on the veggie soup! We went to Carraba's last night for dinner and I had there minestrone it was really good, I mean really good. And it went down real easy too. My throat feels much better today. I had grouper for lunch and all went well. So I'm on the mend thank goodness. Then DH orders a piece of chocolate cake!! HELLO and of course I had some of that..mostly icing though... I PM'd Donna. I thought I might have had her phone # but no luck. Have a good day. Seems quite around here today. Looks like I'm all alone now in NC...

I didn't know we had such a place! Thanks

Good luck on Friday I'm sure you and your doctor have made the right choice.

I will be there on the 14th for sure!

You look great! I'm 1 yr also. Going to do my pictures this week sometime.

Sherry-You sound relieved, I'm glad she out of the picture now what a b-eachshe was! GL on finding someone good soon. Eileen-I'm so excited about you hitting the major 50!! That s awesome. I'm proud of you! Cindy-Bandiversary is Sept 25th I can't believe it will be 1 yr! How is FIL today? It is terribly tiring hanging around a hospital. Prayers for him, you and hubby and of course dd. Pat -I win on the messy desk I'll take a pic and show you. Promise I'll get a picture up here soon. Betty-I'm so glad you got to go! Now rest that footsie! Mandy-I've been praying for that puppy! I sure hope he gets his little tail home soon! Lucy woke me up again last night..urgh...so now she's back on special foot and we'll see. Went to in-laws today in Columbia..long ride. Hey I have a question, last night I ate some salad and chicken had a HORRIBLE time with it. Threw up PB it was terrible. My throat is still sore. It's like all the muscles are tight, not lit a sore throat. I could hardly swallow this morning. It is a little better tonight. We went to dinner and I had Soup and a few bites of DH's chicken then a MD's ice cream sundae on the way home and some string cheese. It's still feeling abnormal is this something I need to be concerned about. Have you guys ever had this? have a good night see ya tomorrow, and thanks for all the encouraging comments. We all rock! Kat-Wow you've had so much! I remember something about Kawasaki Disease being said about my DD when she was little I can't remember what was going on. Prayers are with her and you. Hang in there...hugs...

Hey gang where is everyone? It's our anniversary month! How ya doing?

I DID IT....I MADE THE 4 FOOT CLUB! TOMORROW IS EXACTLY 1 YR FROM WHEN I STARTED MY LIQUID DIET SO SINCE I'LL BE AWAY ON MY OFFICIAL 1 YR BANDAVERSARY I WILL TRY TO GET MY PICS UP! Happy birthday sweet Patty, I hope yur day is as blessed as we are to have you as our friend. Eileen-your gonna make it to size 10/12 I know you will! Mandy-I'm praying for that puppy to come home

Pat-Thanks I have to confess I didn't make it there! The sneakers got in the car but not the pants. So Friday morning first thing I'm dragging my butt in for my weigh in and measurements. Ahh it makes me nervous! Kat-I lost about 12 inches in my bust area, (back boobs) since I started curves! I'm a double F, but have nothing in my back area. I'm so grateful for that, but someday the boobs have got to go...I think...How is DGD this morning? Mandy-OH no, I will saay a prayer for the puppy to get home safely how sad I'm so sorry. Cindy-My house is a mess too! I just can't get rid of all the papers!!! ARGH I thought it was only because of elementary school! Saying a prayer for FIL this morning and the rest of the family, hang in there. How long has it been since Donna was here? Had a nice day brought a pair of size 14 jeans that fit real good, got a new belt too, much needed. Went to bunco tonight, didn't win but made a new friend! It is super late gotta hit the sack. I'm throwing away all of the rawhide. Sorry Lucy, tug a war socks are going to be our play time toys now. Mandy I'm sure thinking of your little one...hugs and prayers I can't wait to hear he's back. Ok night night Sherry=TGIF Darcy-Good luck with the exercise it sure takes a lot of effort to go doesn't it~

Angie we need to talk about Ashville and sleeping over there. Give me a call when you get a chance if possible before Saturday so we can talk about it at lunch. So sorry I missed coming over to you this week.

WOW that ticks me off too! I have never had an experience like that, but I would write to the local paper or tell the Television stations about how unfair you were treated! Honestly I say that but I dought I'd have the guts. Sounds tough though. Sorry it happened to you.

Good morning. I'm skipping curves this morning but bringing my curves clothes with me so I will not come home before I go! URGH I don't feel like it! Anyway off to running around. See ya later.

I'm confused, is it your granddaughter or your daughter? Today is a new day. She will not die if she cries a little. When my son was a baby the Dr told me that 45 minutes was ok to cry. I never let him go that long, but I would put him in his crib and every15 minutes would stand outside the door and tell him it's ok Mommy is here. It took about 3 days for him to calm down. I got myself sick though through it all so I can relate. How old is the baby? Hang in there the suggestions above are all good. You just need to breath and take it easy she will be ok if she cries. You can tell the difference between I'm hurt and I want to cry cause I want attention. Feel better, your not alone.

You have to right click and resize it..sorry I'm not much more help I usually scream for my DD to come help out. Good luck

Hey gang, Ever play Pogo if you do my name there is lovemylpband it would be fun to play together I play backgammon all the time.

Darcy-I spoke to soon about Lucy! She woke us up 3 times last night same thing! But I did give her the compressed rawhide last night to chew on and some dog food. So today she's getting neither and well see how it goes! I think rawhide is out for life. Gotta find another chew toy! Natesmom-I hear your frustration and hurt. It must be so hard. I am very blessed my DGM is turning 98 in November and she is great DM is 74 and doing well. Good luck hugs hang in there you know the truth and as hard as it is I know that this is pretty common with older people. Betty-I'm glad the foot is starting to get better. What a bummer it's been such a long haul for you..Hugs.. Mandy-How old is you DD I forgot what you said. My DD goes through a lot also. It hurts so bad cause you want to be the best mom you can and fix it. Feel free to PM me about stuff. BIG HUGs Eileen-I can eat pasta also. I go to restaurants and when they bring the bread I never say no WTF then when the real food comes guess what! You'd think I'd learn! I have been on a chi tea kick since being banned. Only at Star Bucks though $! Bt it is a treat to have it once in a while. They now have SB's in Target..OMG... We leave on the 21st from Brooklyn! Can't wait! Well we will see how Lucy does today! URGH I'm still real ache and sore and I"m really thinking of calling the Dr to go in and whine. I think the fill is working however at night I have to do something with the cravings! I'm working on it. I'm doing my weigh in and measurements at curves on Friday....so we'll see...I hope I see 189, but I'm not counting on anything. Gotta run talk to you when I get back

Welcome! How far is Seneca from Charlotte? Are you out west? DH just said your not far from Atlanta? Oh I hope your closer! Eithter way cme hang here we have a lot of fun. Also the NJ site only 1 person there is from NJ everyone else from somewhere else and we always welcome new people just like here. I'm going to skip going to Ashville, sorry Angie...It's our last weekend home with the kids before the cruise and I just think I need to sit tight here with family. Lucy is having her problems again! She had us up 3 times last night. I think it may be the compressed rewhide I give her. So today I'm ging back to the pet store to see what else I can get her to chew on.