Pictures Texas Overnighter

[claraluz 2]

That was a good guess, Becky.

[leatha_g 4]

Wha..?!! Hahaha... :speechles

[New Hope 37]

It's very hard to follow in the shadow of Leatha's post. She told everything so eloquently, that I can't think of any details that were missing. Ryan doesn't have anything on that woman! Lisa G. is a fantastic wife, mother, scrapbooker extradinaire, funny, sweet, beautiful. Nancy is a social worker, volunteers w/ senior citizens, and brand-new Cabaret singer, pretty, caring, thoughtful, gentle. And she has these amazing slender hands and fingers. Betty is our pretty Baby Bandster, but she's also the one who's followed the rules better than anyone else. She's got gorgeous long hair, beautiful eyes, and a very sharp wit that doesn't miss a beat. She's often my Siamese twin in thoughts (sometimes devious). Paula is gorgeous, dedicated wife, mother, very loving, gentle, and has the most beautiful doe-eyes. Ginny -no party would be complete w/o her. The troubled boys she and her husband work with are truly blessed to have her. She is funny, vivacious, foxy, super grounded, and a really great singer and dancer. Leatha appears as a beautiful, delicate, porcelain doll, but she's courageous, compassionate,thoughtful, sharp, she's got that sense of humor that can only come from Texas, and now a future as a lounge singer/dancer.

Leatha brought each of us a beautiful crystal angel ornament. She also gave me a wonderful daily inspirations book, with a beautiful inscription from her. I was nervous about this meeting because I'm severly hearing impaired. But each person was so sweet about it. They all probably went home with laryngitis!

Ever since I've been home, I've walked around with a big smile on my face and a wonderful warmth encircling my heart. The laughter, conversation, hugs, tears, and companionship that we all shared is irreplacable. I will cherish the 2004 Galveston Retreat for many, many years to come! Thank each one of you for being the wonderful, special person that you are! Love you all lots!

[nightingale2u 42]

Okay... just one thing about the thong underwear... ummm... don't forget that a crack is a crack and that's where they were at. Not saying that each and every one of you don't have an adorable one... butt....

[La_madam 20]

Marie it is nice to see a face with your sweetness you are always portraying here on the boards...sure looks like you all had a great time. I cant wait for all of us to get the chance to get together and meet. Everyone here is like my family

[New Hope 37]

Michelle, coming from a sweet gal like you, that's a true compliment! I agree, this board is an extended family, even in other countries. It is really nice to be able to put an actual voice to a post. It would be wonderful to figure out a meeting place that could be convenient for all LBTers!

[leatha_g 4]

Okay... just one thing about the thong underwear... ummm... don't forget that a crack is a crack and that's where they were at. Not saying that each and every one of you don't have an adorable one... butt....

Actually, they were brand new. lol.

[New Hope 37]

She only did her sweaty Curves and "dirty dancing" in them a few times!

[La_madam 20]

Ok Marie,, you just brought tears to my eyes with your post.

I have not been fortunate enough to meet all of you who were in Galveston( looking forward to the time I do though) but Marie you were so right on about your description about Ginny & Leatha..The three of us hit if off so great in Vegas. Both of them had me laughing like I havent laughed in a long time..I just love them!

[New Hope 37]

Michelle, I guess that gives us one more reason to love our band! We would have missed these precious friendships without it.

[leatha_g 4]

The three of us hit if off so great in Vegas. Both of them had me laughing like I havent laughed in a long time..I just love them!

We did. Thank you Michelle.. garsh ya'll. Thank you all for such kind words. Isn't it funny how we can never see ourselves as others sometimes see us. Funny, though, after this weekend of sharing and listening, something has been affirmed in my soul that I am, in fact, a good and worthy person. I can be kind and compassionate and all the things I really want to be as a person. It is good to sometimes have that affirmed by other people. Thank you. I love you all too!

[Iluvharleys 15]

You are all that and more Leatha!

[New Hope 37]

Leatha, meeting you in person just reinstated what I already knew!

[New Hope 37]

Hi, Ginny, Lisa G., and Leatha!

[New Hope 37]

Paula, busted! (With Nancy & Leatha)