The time is near!

I am finding that as my date is this close, I simply must tear myself away from you dear ones to tend to some physical things that I have put off. I suspect that other first weekers are in the same situation, so angels, don't panic if you don't hear a lot from your charges. Be assured, you are every one very close to my heart and on my mind. I pray that all of us may meet back here with tales of courage and victory. I find myself very emotional today--a combination of anxiety, excitement, and everwhelming sense of love from coming from all directions. I know I will tend to panic at the last minute as I fight off the inevitable sleep, so I plan to fall back to my childhood prayer... Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep.... May God bless each and every one of you... Joy

Dearest Joy, Take care and know that I am thinking of you often over the next few days until you feel up to being back after your surgery!!! Hugs & smoooooooooooooooches, Mo doin' the 22 days and a wake up happy Mo dance

Joy Hon, "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." (Psalm 28:7) My most loving, caring thoughts are with you. I am going to church and praying for you today too. Love ya bunches Betty

Joy, Finally, March is upon us. I will certainly have you, and all of us, in my thoughts and prayers. It will be wonderful to hear back from you in a week or so. You take care hon. Best of luck on Monday. Rob - caboose

Joy, you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers and soon you will be a loser!!! God is with you hon! ~Nicole

Joy, Just a short note to let you know that I will be thinking of you and saying a special prayer. You have been here for everyone and I want you to know that your words of wisdom , encouragement , support and humor have been a god send. Wishing you all the best. Can't wait to hear from you!! Karen (Chief Nutkin)

Joy, You were one of the first to welcome me to this board and you've been funny, kind and steadfast ever since. You're such a mainstay of this board. I'm praying for you, but you won't need it. You're going to do wonderfully. Connie