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Subject: FW: Sisters A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter. "Don't forget your Sisters," she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass." They'll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them. And remember that "Sisters" also means your girlfriends, your daughters, and other women relatives too. You'll need other women. Women always do." 'What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman thought. 'Haven't I just gotten married? Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup. Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile! But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact with her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her Mom really knew what she was talking about. As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the mainstays of her life. After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I've learned: THIS SAYS IT ALL: Time passes. Life happens. Distance separates. Children grow up. Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes. Men don't call when they say they will. Hearts break. Parents die. Colleagues forget favors. Careers end. BUT......... Girlfriends are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girlfriend is never farther away than needing her can reach. When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, your girlfriends will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you. Or come in and carry you out. Girlfriends, daughters, daughter-in-laws, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mother, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, bless our life! The world wouldn't be the same without them, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still.

Oh sounds like fun. Keep us posted Alexandra on your band issues. Go fly be free and enjoy yourself. Sounds devine. PICS please when you return.

Karen I sent you a PM. AS far as food goes. I still enjoy it all. I have learned to avoid certain foods though. Like breads, crackers, some pastas. Just doesn't go down easily. I eat sushi still. I can't do the seaweed but if you request it be wrapped in rice paper then that is just as good. The rice sometimes gives me problems but I just take it slow and eat smaller portions. I still love love food. That part was not made smaller by the band. I just make better choices now and eat healthier. I still enjoy my meals. They are not a chore.

Instead of "fat" I prefer "chunky" nurses. LOL!! I was a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse for 8 LONG years. I retired from nursing 4 or 5 years ago.

I agree kill him with kindness and if that doesn't work tell him he is wearing last seasons shoes. That will get him. LOL!!

Not seeing any of that Delarla. Guys, Alex the owner did some updating to the website a few days ago. This is most likely the problems. If they are bothersome then please send an email to him. You can contact him via this website. Do a search for him in the members list. He is the first Alex listed.

Aww Zoe thanks for all your wit and wisdom along this journey. You are such an inspiration to us all. Oh and by the way, love the boot kicker too.

Yeah I immediately called my long distance girlfriend and talked for over an hour after reading this.

Here is Dr. Billy's info. Dr. Helmuth T. Billy 124 N Brent ST Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: 805-648-2227 He has never refused a patient yet. He only does fills on Inamed bands right now. He will take Mexico patients. His practice is getting full and very busy so take that into consideration. He has a RN working for him that does fills and sees patients when he is in surgery. I love Dennis he is just as good as seeing Dr. Billy.

I was walking into my house yesterday and looked at my gingko tree and saw this squirrel that had a HUGE green walnut in it's mouth. I ran inside and grabbed my camera and tried to get a pic. It jumped out of the gingko tree and ran up the palm tree. I followed and got this pic. Isn't it cute?

Heather: THanks I have won some minor awards for my photos. I have been published in a couple of books as well. I love to take photos.

Sending good vibes, white light, positive energy, and prayers so all is covered.

Tracy and I are meeting for lunch on August 30th at 11:30am at TOSHI in Sherman Oaks, CA. Anyone wanna join us?

I hear you. I had one at 27 and after my son was born I bled for 8 months till the surgery.

Banded April 6, 2004 = 1 year and 4 months

The throwing up part is a concern as you could slip your band in the process. I suggest you slow down eating those first two or three bites of food and let it settle in before you try eating anymore. Also, are you chewing your food enough? Are you drinking with your meals? Those two things will factor into the food coming back up. Second point if you are not hungry at dinner count your lucky stars but I would suggest maybe another protein drink or a protein bar instead of eating nothing. Just don't eat anything after 8p. Hope this helped.

I hope it is Rachel. I can't stand either one of those characters. I really wish we could send home both Rachel and Janelle. LOL!!

Where is the check mark located?

I took a couple in Nashville for my Bachelors in Nursing and they are pretty straightforward.

Whatever happened to Mulberry scent? I loved that.

The food at Buca last year was really yummy. Enjoy!!

I get Trader Joe's Chocolate Flavored Whey Protein powder. Add a teaspoon of peanut butter and a banana and WOW!! YUMMY!!

Glad to see you finally got back in. So happy I could help out.

Always glad to have another Dr. on board. Welcome.