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I'm here! I'm here! I finally got my password changed. Sorry to have been mia for so long, and thank you to Skip for the sweet message today! I was just busy and hadn't gotten around to making the change, which, honestly, takes a total of about 1.8352 minutes. Raine, you are my hero. You have got to be the most positive,…

So here's my thing ... While I was gone, dh got me a new computer (I really needed it!). The problem is that I don't know my login info for this site on it, so I haven't been able to check in. I booted up the old one to post this. Ugh!

I can't sleep ... ugh! I think I'm too excited for my trip. I'll do 3 meetings this morning, then be on the road by 2 to Cleveland where a bunch of my leader friends are meeting up. We're going to have SO MUCH FUN! I can't wait!!! One is already there ... she flew in from Wyoming last night. Yesterday was my bff's b-day,…

Happy Monday, BBB! Busy weekend here. We did music again last night, and it went WAY smoother than last time. I think they got a bit scared when I told them I was contemplating if I would keep doing it after that. It jammed last night!!! Saturday we helped out at a friend's kids' b-day party. Our job was to walk the ponies…

That's a lot of 8's. Good morning, BBB! Up-n'at-em! Rise-n-shine! It's a NEW DAY! (I'm channeling my inner Etta Mae) It's been a good week here! Another great meeting topic, lots of fun family stuff over the weekend, even some much-needed rain. So cool that Kelly and Steph got together! LOVE the pic! Raine, again, I am so…

Nice!!! I hope you had fun!

It looks like Jack is belting out a great song! Hallelujah! :smiley: Skip, that sounds scary! I am praying for her, and for your DW, who must be so distraught after just losing her dad. I'm glad you can hear again, Dennis! Remember that you can choose to turn them off when you want, too. It's good to have options! The…

Happy birthday to your mom, Kelly! Have FUN! Now I need to make bacon on the grill. I'll bet it smells intoxicating! Love Etta's shades! I am almost done with the banner! I'll post a pic soon. The best feature is one that Dh added. Our nephew is an accomplished sax player, and just got home from another European tour with…

Happy Thursday, BBB! Nothing too major on the docket for today in Lisaville. My last WW meeting of the week, working on nephew's banner, Bible study, meeting with a friend. It's good to have you home, Raine! Your trip looked like a grand adventure! Lee, don't push yourself too hard ... you're still healing, I'm sure. You…

I agree with Dennis 100%. SHE has to be the one to want it, or pushing any change on her will ultimately make her feel attacked and defensive and you frustrated. Eventually, it nearly ALWAYS drives a wedge in the relationship. I know this intimately, as every single member of my own family is morbidly obese. They can take…

There's still time to get in on the fun! JOIN US!

Lou, the invite was on fb both my page and Marci's page multiple times (and a bunch of other leaders', too). You are ABSOLUTELY welcome to join us! I had hoped you would have, actually. And, a couple people have backed out, so there is room at an AirB&B, if you need a room for the 2 of you.

Safe travels, Raine! I hope it's all smooth and event-free, unless the event means seeing some awesome celebs on the plane or something like that. It's August! This is my oldest daughter's b-day month, my bff's b-day month, and the month that we're doing our annual leader gathering. This year we're meeting in Cleveland.…

Love the pics, Raine! And how cool that you found a Michigan girl! :) I'll bet it feels good to be home, Dennis, and to rest in your own bed! It's a busy week around here. I'm working on a big banner for my nephew's graduation party, which is on Saturday up in Traverse City. I hope he likes it! And, at the moment I'm also…

Raine, you are the cutest biker chick EVER!!! Dennis, what a great thing you do! I hope that you get all caught up on your sleep now that it's over. We had a wonderful date night last night in GR. We ate a Wolfgang Pucks, and were really impressed with the appetizer (a spicy peanut/beef lettuce wrap) and dessert (chocolate…

Enjoy those plants, Skip! I still have 2 plants from my DMIL's funeral (13 years ago) and a beautiful tree from my dad's funeral (9 years ago). Watering them is a moment to remember those people and how they impacted my life. I'm glad you're feeling a little better, Lee. Maybe it's on its way out? Kelly, CONGRATS to your…

We're home! It was a nice little mini-vacation, too. Sorry-not-sorry on all the pics for those of you on fb. :smiley: I'm making our meal plan for the week now so we can get groceries, we'll get pick Etta up (she had fun on the farm with her family!) in a bit, and I want to plan out the August music today (just 1 service…

I hear he's movin' on up.

How nice that you were able to see your boys, Lee! I have a feeling that they are VERY fine young men, because I know their daddy is a pretty awesome guy. Skip, I'll bet that was wise to let them do their thing. I hope things go smoothly as you work through all the arrangements, services, and loose ends. Dd22 and the dogs…

Good morning, everyone! I'm so sorry about your DFIL, Skip. I'm really glad the family could come together to see him off, though. There is always beauty in everything, if we look hard enough. It doesn't negate the pain, but it can sure help us through it. Raine, it looks like this is the one! Finally! YAY! Enjoy your…

Wow!!! That's SO COOL, Mary!!! You're going to have a BLAST exploring the world in that! You know, the Holland State Park is a REALLY great place to stay ... and it IS blueberry season here, now ... and you might even get a free dinner out if you were to come ...

It's MOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNGGGGG! Rise and shine, beautiful people!

Lee, I'm so glad it's not Lyme! I've been afraid to even mention that. I have a receptionist who almost lost her life to that one, and did spend a couple years in the hospital. One side of her face is permanently paralyzed ever since. Sam, happy birthday again! I hope you got everything you wanted. :) Skip, I am praying…

Interesting quote choice, Skip. Bad weekend? Is there a story?

Oh my goodness, I want to hug him!!!

Dh took the day off yesterday, so we drove up the coast, stopping to walk trails and climb dunes and take pictures and visit little downtowns along the way. It was SUCH a nice time! The weather was absolutely perfect, and we are blessed with a completely fairytale relationship. We climbed a lot of stairs along the way, and…

((((Lee))))) I'm praying for you! Mary, they are not showing any major rainfall on the radar ... we'll see what happens. Honestly, we could us a bit. While we had a wonderful family day, 2 families around here did not. On the north side of town, there were 2 complete-loss house fires yesterday (unrelated). I'm waiting to…

Happy 4th!!! Skip, that's such an honor for your VFW!! WOW! Lee, I really hope you feel better soon and that this doesn't turn into anything worse. :( We're having a family picnic down at a local park where there are all-day festivities and concerts and such. I doubt we'll stay until the fireworks ... we get tired. But…

Dave, you are a good husband. I hope she rewards you well. Lee, feel better! Maybe some chicken soup would hit the spot better? Kelly, I love your deck! The furniture is PERFECT! And that quote is, too. I wrote this long, philosophical thing yesterday that included that very concept. It's beyond gorgeous here. SO sunny.…