Great Day!!!

What a great time I had meeting everyone! I just loved going and seeing each and everyone at the exchange. I was having a real hard time figuring out who everyone was. They have all changed so much. A few people that I totally couldn't believe were Cindy Perry, you need a new picture! I love your short hair. Lisa Black Talk about a skinny Moma, you look so good. I hope I can somedsay look that good. I would have never known that was you from the picture. I am soo bad at names, but the tall lady that hung her picture up with mine I want to say Julie, but I'm not sure. Anyway you are amazing, and I would never have believed that picture was you. It was just so great to really see everyone in the flesh and not just online. Jan I loved meeting you, I was telling Pam how much you remind me of my Mother. You were so sweet to give all those things to pam. You must have owned every sweater around town. LOL So sorry I did't get to meet Sherri and Angie and Melannie. Next time! I want to tell everyone how proud I am of Gail! She was so brave today and faced so many fears and did it with a beautiful smile even though she was in pain. I was so happy that you came with us. I loved listen to the two of you ramble on about QVC. I have never watched it and that was so intertaining. And Dawn it was so sweet of you to remember the ballons. I know they made Gail feel special. Darrah I am so glad you liked the baby stuff! Also I loved your hair like that. And Sarah I loved your hair too, I really think I'm gonna try something like that. Sam, Pam and I discussed you and decided you were a keeper. LOL You always have a smile and seem super fun. Jody, you are awsome! Thank you for sharring everything with us all, I feel a ton better about my arms just knowing I am not the only one. Thank You! And thank you for the clothes! Dan and Ann, Thank You for hosting this day and letting us all hang out. I was so impressed by your weight loss Dan you are a miracle worker! Take care of yourself, and get better! I have gone on for too long now and I know I am leaving someone out, sorry for that. Love to all, Carmen

Wow Carmen about said it all so I will ditto hers and add a few more. I had a wonderful time at the Exchange and even before and afterwards with the shopping Carmen and I did and all the talking Gail and I did. Gail did fantastic!!! This was such a huge deal for her to get out and meet everyone and I am so proud of here. Ive never seen a person smile so big. Just getting to meet all of u was such great therapy for her. Gail, you are doing so great and I cant wait to see u a yr from now as a big ole losser!!! Thank you for the Berkys they fit great and I cant wait to wear them to work this week. Dan and Ann I cant not mention you two. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful host and hostess. Ann you worked so hard and did such a WONDERFUL JOB!!! I loved getting to see you and Dan again. You have meant so much to me thur this entire journey. I loved your visit at the hospital and I have never forgot your kindness then and it just continues now. You are both such kind and loving ppl. Jan...You are amazing. You looked so beautiful. Thank you so much for the coats and sweaters...I love them ..I was so excited that Carmen and I went to the airport and I showed them to Andy before his plane took off again to LA. Julie...Girl u are my fantasy...I want to be like u...You have done an amazing job. I can only dream I look as great as u do when Im thru this. Jodi thanks for the coat. It was so nice to meet u and Im so sorry I missed the PS talk... I would have loved to have heard it all...but I can say u sure impressed Carmen..LOL Sam....I love the dress. I cant wait to wear it at the end of the month...Guess now Im gonna have to wear it the Christmas Dinner at St V too ...well if Im off work that night. See you Monday girl. U looked amazing too....You are smiling very time I see u. Peggy it was so nice to meet you. I cant wait to start hearing about all your success. Dawn...You have been such a great source of strenght for me. Its amazing how well u take care of all of us newbys. Thank you for all your kindness and your emails. They have really meant alot to me and meeting u was such a blessing. Linda and Darrah I really enjoyed meeting both of you also. I met so many others and Im sorry I dont remember all the names but it was a great time and I want to thank everyone for being so kind to me. And I want to send out a special thank you to my neighbor that lives in Fountian City...Please email me!!! I would love to talk to u some more. I have to agree with Carmen about how different Cindy and Lisa look but I would have to add Sara to that list. That girl has gotten so skinny in the last 3 months....I was so amazed. Ok...If I missed anyone I am so so so sorry. I had a blast today!!! Thank you all for your kindness Mariah/ Pamela

Carmen, You're going to the conference in Lexington, aren't you? I'll be able to meet you then!! And I DO look pretty much just like my pic! LOL! We all need to swap cell phone numbers that are going so we can find each other when we're down there!! I am sorry I missed it today. My foot had gotten to feeling a little better today so we got some of our running done. I drove to the store, put my 'boot' on, shopped, then put my shoe on to get to the next store! LOL! Bill & I were talking about everything coming up this month. We want to take the RV out one weekend before I have my other foot done (and then winter starts). Next weekend, we have in town plans..and then with the conference, that means we'll need to 'camp' the weekend of the 21st. Which also means that next weekend is the ONLY weekend I'll have to get my Christmas shopping done since the Friday after the conference is when my left foot gets done. Just NOT enough shopping days!! Sherri

I had such a good time today. I loved meeting all of you. My only regret is that I didn't have enough time to really get to talk to everyone. I guess I'll just have to make another one. I just love the two suits I picked up.(Red two piece and light green three piece) I don't think I could have gone shopping and found two that fit (I had to put them on as soon as I got home) as well. Thanks to whomever donated them. I'll keep them in good condition and hopefully before long someone else may benifit from them. We are all so happy for Gail. I'm glad she was there. She will have so many prayers coming her way the day of surgery. I know she'll do great. I'm beat. time for bed. Will catch you all later. Congratulation and Thanks to Dan & Ann for a successful exchange.

Sorry I am just now getting around to posting and letting everyone know I had such a great time! It was fabulous to see everyone! I don't really go for the clothes, just to hang out and chat (which I do a lot of!) Pam I am glad you liked the dress! It will look fabulous and you will have to take a picture! Carmen - You are just to sweet and TINY! Thanks for the clothes, I can't wait to wear them! Jodi - Thanks so much for hanging out with Sarah and I! I love the rain coat and can't wait to wear it to work! I needed a light coat badly. Gail - You are just a joy and I'm so glad you got to come!! I can't wait to see all your progress come January!! Dawn - You're a fabulous paparazzi as always! Dan and Ann - Thanks so much for hosting! It was a great time and it was wonderful to meet your pastor. Jan, Lisa, Linda, and everyone else you all look fantastic! You are true inspirations! Can't wait till January with Tammy in Danville!! Sam

Oh and Jan the 3 piece light green suit was from my mom She has lost some weight and decided to let me bring her stuff to the exchange. She'll be glad to know you enjoy it! Sam