2007 Kowmen Lowcountry Race for the Cure - SOUL SISTAS!

Hey LCBB  (and anyone that wants to join us!)     Join our team   We are the Soul Sistas!! Team Captain is:     Our very own  Susan Larson,  assisting her is Deb Grooms, we also have .. Tiffinay, Justin & Chelsey Taylor signed (along with some lady from Boston.....lol)       Click the link below and come on board!       http://race.komenlowcountry.org/site/TR/Events/General/17193 93284?pg=team&fr_id=1020&team_id=3070&JServSessionIdr006=4mx sby8sx1.app5b    Of course anyone is welcome to join/create there own team.... or to just walk along (partially or all the way with us) or to show up and cheer us on!   (and donations are gladly accepted too!)  lol     The Soul Sistas are currently in the 4th spot, so I am hoping we can get up to #1 YAY!!        So please sign up or join in.     Susan's surgery is tomorrow September 4th, and Its Deb's bday and tomorrow is a BIG DAY for me and I'll let you know about that after it happens.    But we all need your support!   I am thinking we could make up some kind of raffle tickets, maybe have some local places donate a gift certificate and then do this.   I have lots of ideas.   I wish I were already there!    I have done some fund raising before....   it can be a lot of fun!  hugs, Jill C. Please lets all join together and show we are one.

Jill, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but isn't it obvious no one from the LCBB wants to join our walk?  That (and a few other things) is why I have decided not to post on the SC site very much.  Evidently, we ruffled a few feathers the weekend you came down.  From what I have heard there were several sets of plans being made at the same time and a few people got their feelings hurt and now they seldom respond to your posts, my posts, or Deb's posts.  We have been outcast from the group.  Oh well.  If you look at some of your previous posts, you will notice that no one has responded to you directly.   I really hope I don't hurt your feelings by telling you this.  I just want to let you know what is really going on down here.  I'm not mad at anyone - I just wish someone would have told me what I did wrong to be isolated from the rest of the group.  But that's okay.  I'm a big girl and I can (and have) moved on.  I miss the SC board and love looking at the posts from the upstate girls (and Chris) but I'm not about the apologize for something I didn't do or whatever the case may be.  And you and Deb shouldn't either.  Plans change, people change, and what might have been a good idea at the time didn't turn out to be.  I still like everyone on the board and the LCBB but I'm just trying to make it more comfortable for them by not being at the meetings.  It was painfully obvious that I am not included anymore when 1) hardly anyone responded to the Race for the Cure post I made and 2) when the beach party was suddenly cancelled via email an hour after it was to start.  I know Mary and Julie have my cell phone number but I wasn't called - luckily Deb called me (after I was already down there looking for the house) because she read the post. I really didn't even want to post this but I hate to see you posting and no one respond.  It's just rude.  So I recommend emailing us directly instead of posting.  Or call me - we'll be roomies soon anyway, right!  I'm looking forward to you coming down here.  We can support each other.  By the way, Deb doesn't know yet that I am posting this.  I want to make it clear that this is my post being written from my brain and Deb doesn't have anything to do with this.  If you want to be mad at me for writing this that is fine but don't judge Deb by my words. Susan

Susan, I am so glad you said what you did.  I have noticed quite a bit of change since Jill's visit to SC.  Actually, I noticed the same night that events were happining, that attitudes were forming, but I didn't feed into it.  Each of us have to do, what we have to do, for our own self.  We should all be here to support one another, not get an attitude when things don't go our way. I too have noticed that when you and I post that we seldom get a respose.  I also noticed that all of this started after the visit. I'm not going to say that we aren't all mature, but some people have chosen to go a more immature direction than others.  As for myself, I'd rather back off and let those people who obviouslly don't want to be around me, not be.  That doesn't change who I am or what I will become, I just don't have the time to deal with drama, from a support group.  That is what I have teenagers for. It really disappoints me, that the wonderful bunch of people we have, would behave this way.  I know that I learned all of what I did, from this group.  I didn't realize that they would teach me and support me like they did, then push me out of the nest, cold. Oh well, you can't control other people, just yourself. Those of you who this pertains to, will probably get pissed off.  The rest will just be curious. Deb

sorry had to but in & say best wishes tomorrow on your surgery yea for you will have to tell me all about it ,& I love the new pic ,if I was there I would race but it is to far for me to come but will be thinking about you all have a great time ,miss you all Becky

Susan, I have no idea all this is going on...I try to get to the meetings when I can. Likewise with all the  other planned stuff. I hate that you feel this way...we have to support each other WHO ELSE UNDERSTANDS WHERE WE WERE AND WHERE WE WANT TO BE Take care hope your surgery goes well. I would participate in the race but my work is crazy AT THE MOMENT

Hi Lesley, thank you for your thoughtful response.   I do believe that everyone is feeling a bit emotional these days (especially ME!!)   I am making a HUGE move... sort of  like you went through but not overseas.... so you know what this is like.   Its wonderful/so great.. yet it is also very much filled with feelings of anxiety and you want to feel everyone on your support group is there for you. .(which incidentally I do, for the most part!!).    Susan... is going in for a HUGE surgery tomorrow.   I had this done in May.. and it is beyond scary)   ANY surgery that you receive anesthesia for is scary.    When your body is being altered in any way, it is also very daunting to say the least.   Look what Julie just went through. I feel that we ALL need to get together as a group soon/fast and hopefully it can happen!   I do know that everyone has a full plate and that we all get into our own lives.  Feelings get mixed up and misunderstood and lack of communication can lead to hurt feelings.       I have to say... when I came SC in June..... I was so filled with JOY/LOVE for the first time in so long....  this group/your group....  well.. you are all so wonderful.    Please.... do not disband or separate for any reason.   When you are feeling rattled (like I have felt over my move!!)  It is the time to PULL TOGETHER!! This support group in SC is the BEST group of people I have met in ages.   Know this, and feel this.... Yes.. there are people like this in every state, but trust me... you are special.    Susan had that pool party for me, and she cooked me that special 'southern dinner'   and Deb.... well.. she was incredible with her flair for being Deb.    Julie.... she brought me out the first night with Sharona  to Hymans and we had the most laughs I have had in ages.   And then the R&R night ... with Jennifer.   Mary - well she is just your most special true blue friend!   The upstate ladies came down....and spent a night in the city...  You are all so SPECIAL.  truly!     Never forget the group.  I wish I could somehow post the picture from the pool party (i dont have digital camera or I would)  Mary and her son were there and Susann picked me up to drive me... it was incredible.    Everyone was getting along.   This was real friendship, was it not?   I dont mean to not mention anyone's name either.. there are so many people that touched my heart.  Becky and her husband I was even fortunate to meet before they had to move on.... And I know that its not all how life will be all the time... but I have to say... the way you all are, on a 'day to day' basis.... well.... its just downright "GOOD" and "DECENT" and this is what I want.  I felt like I was HOME. so.... I hope that any hard feelings and feelings of being upset or misunderstood can be clarified with a conversation.     Mary and I recently talked about this on the phone.   Going forward after WLS... its tough in so many ways... but you really just need to learn to communicate and say things and how you feel.  but try to do it decently and in a kind manner.   If you dont, the other person may not respond well in the future?   So many things change for us as we change.. we  longer have our 'protective' shells to hide behind.    lordy.   i think i need to go to bed and not even 8 yet... hahaha ok.....  So.... who wants to walk with us???    lol? And if anyone Is in fact upset about something.... well... I do hope it is brought up at some point and addressed.  I will be living at Susan's house in a few weeks.... YAY!  and I plan on being around for a long time. Jill :)  

hello Jill and everyone,  Didn't realize so much was going on.. I hope everything can be mended.. i have been to meeting in 2 months I need to get back to them.. i just had so much going on..I would love to walk to have to raise money or what do I have to  dooo.. Susan OR Deb Please send me info.. [email protected] Susan good luck on your surgery...I still hav your clothes.. I'm sure their to big for you now hheheheh yeahhhhhhh Thats a good thing.. well I will talk to all soon I have to get my behind in bed... Goodnight .                        Sharon

Hi Sharona my friend!!       You are such a sweetie....   Dont forget you are going to take me to find a good sports bar so I am holding you to that!   lol   My beloved PATRIOTS can not be ignored!  lol If you want,  call me tonight, or after 7?   I am working until 5:30 tonight and then have an appointment.. and I can explain about joining our team...   or you can click on the following link.   Once you click the link all you have to do is click on "Join Soul Sisters"    this will cost $20 to join and then you have til the 28th of this month to get folks to sponsor you in the walk.    http://race.komenlowcountry.org/site/TR/Events/General/17193 93284?pg=team&fr_id=1020&team_id=3070&JServSessionIdr006=4mx sby8sx1.app5b    If you dont want to do all that and would just lke to sponsor one of us... that would be great too.... OR... you can just come and cheer us on.    hugs. Jill