***TO MY FELLOW MARCHERS***

I was reading some of the post and much to my surprise...there are people that are not having a good time here. Well, I do not have the time or the raw energy to respond to them. I have a heartfelt message for all of the people that are starting new lives this month... I THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I went through a very rough battle with the insurance company. It didn't take as long as some but it was an emotional roller coaster all the same. Once I knew that I was approved and this was really going to happen...I was ing, ing, ing my hands and other peoples, spent hours , and was getting a big from everyone. To the insurance company.... TAKE THAT!!!!!! When I found out that on top of everything I was already being blessed with I also was being blessed with a great group of people that were going through the same things I was at the same times. I thanked God!!! These were people that I would have ties to all of my life...maybe not all of you...but some. I would not change a thang about this board..it is diverse as it should be we are not all the same. I have had great responses to post I have made and when I lurk...I have the choice to the post I read. If it turns out to be something I don't want to read I can simply hit the back button...and you know what...it is not all that time consuming either. Oh yeah...I have not one but two angels now!!! Adasha Knight Linda Jones How blessed can one girl be???? & Shannon The Irish Lassie 3/17/04

Shannon, You are a blessed girl and we're blessed to have you! It is so nice to be in a place where we are all dealing with the same issues. It's also so much fun! Welcome to the Marchers! I'm so glad you're here and not lurking! Congrats on the 2 angels as well! Your time is going to go soooo fast! -Naomi only 6 more sunrises to go!

Naomi, I read your profile and you have worked really hard for this, I am glad that you have your blessing. I will be in prayer for you to have an uneventful surgery and a smooth recovery. I know that the Lord as prepared a path for you and me. Please keep me updated on your future successes. & Shannon The Irish Lassie 3/17/04

Hi Shannon!!! How appropriate for the Irish lassie to be having WLS on St Paddy's day !!! And as Offishal Lead Lurker, I welcome you to the lurker ranks!!! But you understand, once you come out of lurking it is hard to go back .. specially on a board as infectious as this one ... lol. Hugs, Mo doin' the 22 days and a wake up happy Mo dance

Mo, I was reading your profile as I always read the profiles before I respond. You have been doing your homework gurl!!!!!!! I will be in pray for you. You will having to update me on your future success. You are soooo funny, you keep me in stiches. & Shannon The Irish Lassie 3/17/04

Pssst Hey Shannon, I tis be wearin of da green with you Thank you for your positive, uplifting post I got bumped out of my surgery date of 3/16, but I will be saying the following prayer for you on your big day. This day, and always, May God's strength direct you, May His power sustain you, May His wisdom guide you, And His vision light you. His ear to your hearing, His word to your speaking, His hand to uphold you, His pathway before you, His shield to protect you, And his legions to save you. Edited and adapted from St. Patrick's Prayer " Have A Beautiful Day" Betty the Boop or Betty da judge

Betty, You are sure having a hard time of it, are you not. I will be in prayer for you because I know the Great Physician Personally!!! I know that the Lord would not bring you this far to let you down. He wants you to have the desires of you heart. Oh yeah, about the heart...I am praying a special prayer for you...I know that the Lord will cradle you in his everloving arms and carry you all of the days of your life. Keep you chin up and your eyes focused on Him. & Shannon The Irish Lassie 3/17/04