What a fabulous Get Together in Raleigh!

WOW!!!!

I could hardly believe the turnout. OMGoodness! If we continue at this rate, we'll just have to reserve the whole darned restaurant!

Paula (aka ShoutJoy) .... Thanks so much for bringing the handouts from OH about making lifestyle adjustments after surgery. I'm sure that it was really very helpful to so many ... Both those just starting out and those of us who can use a little reminding along the way.

It was great to see Laura (MissLauraP), Candice (Candee518), Carrie (Goody), LisaW, Paula (amruby), Caroline (Cella), Wendy (AuntDeeDee), Melinda (ECU Mindy) and her brave hubby, Mary, Gwen, Marie, LeeD, Angie, Cathy, Kim, DebM, and JamieLynn ... I'm afraid I'm missing somebody!

We had a blast talking and talking and talking. Laura suggested we do a round-robin introducing ourselves and giving a quick funny story. It was really nice to get to know so many new faces and to see the ever changing "old" faces. It was also wonderful to get to actually meet many in person that we have come to know and love virtually.

I'm really looking forward to the next Get Together next month. If you are interested in joining us for that event you can sign up at http://wls.meetup.com/101/calendar/7342366/. Our next "outting" is going to be a pottery painting Get Together at Works of Clay in Wake Forest on Thursday evening Feb. 28th. If you would like more information or to sign up for that event, you can go to http://wls.meetup.com/101/calendar/7336694/.

Again, thanks to all who came and made this get together such an enjoyable event!

Can't wait to see you again soon!

Barb

I had soooooooooo much fun and learned so much from the divas in the party room at Perkins!  It was a blast. Thank you, Barb, for organizing the Meetup, and to everyone who was there in body or spirit.  What a wonderful group of people.   I can't wait for the next get-together!

Kim -

I am just delighted that you joined us and look forward to seeing you again soon. It's people like you that make it so much fun!

Thanks again,

Barb

Oh, you've got that COMPLETELY backwards!  It was such a joy to meet you and everyone else.  It was like meeting my heroes in person.  The collective wisdom, inspiration, and humor in that room were amazing!!

Kim -

You are so sweet! Thank you soooo much, but realize that you are now a part of that collective wisdom, inspiration and humor.

And you are so right. It was just amazing. You could FEEL the energy!

Until the next time!

Barb

Sure wish I had known Lisa was going... I would have hitched a ride!  So sorry to have missed this one, but will try to get to the next!

Awwww Suzanne!

I wish you'd come too! I hope you can make it in March. At this rate, we are going to have to find a bigger facility ... but that's definitely not a bad thing ;-)

Love you,

Barb

It was great fun!  What an opportunity to solidify the relationships that we make on this board.  I also love getting face to face feedback on experiences that you find are not solely your own.  Always nice to be in company with people that have walked the road before me, people walking the road with me, and people preparing to walk after me.  :)

Deb -

First of all ... Love the new Avatar! My Goodness Girl! You are stunning!

Secondly ... You are so right. I could not have said it better myself. It is just wonderful to walk this road with those who have traveled it before us to lead the way, those walking with us that understand where we are now, and those that are following us that we can pass on our experiences to.

I'm so glad to count you among my friends ... it's one of the nicest side benefits of this journey.

Love,

Barb

Thanks Barb!  I figured it was time for an update!  :)