This year has brought about so many life changing events and some have kept me really busy!  I joined a new church in August and I am happy beyond disbelief.  I'm staying real involved with church events and choir.

We have had so many activities that I'm busier than ever before.  I went caroling Monday evening and had a blast!  Tonight I am attending my first candlelight communion and I hear those are beautiful to behold.  I will be with my best friend and her family after church tonight until Saturday afternoon so I won't be online much, if any.

I had a wonderful time with my family last Saturday.  This time last year I was in the hospital so it was good to share the holidays with them. 

My Lupus went out of remission about 7 weeks ago and I got a severe spinal cord infection as a result of this.  I was doing IV therapy twice a week until last week with the hopes of staying out of the hospital during the holidays.  It worked!  I am still battling the spinal cord infection but the doctors say I have weathered the worse part of this relapse.

Here's wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year ever.  May everyone enjoy great health and prosperity.  Keep praying and believing.  God answers prayers and some dreams really do come true!  Take care and God bless now and forever plus one more day!  Know that I keep all my VP friends in my thoughts and prayers even if I'm no longer addicted to the site.

Okay, I just wanted to let everyone know that I did post my review on the Michael Jackson movie: This Is It.  A few days ago I was trying to get the draft ready and some photos lined up.  I accidentally hit publish instead of Save Draft and there was nothing but an apology from me on what I had done.  I went to see the movie yesterday and posted the review today.

This evening I went to see The Stepfather for Girls Night Out and afterward we were shopping and I bought the Souvenir Edition of the This Is It soundtrack.

I have a few theatrical movies still to review so hold tight and I will try to get Fame, Couples Retreat and The Stepfather posted.

I think I'm going to have another busy weekend.  Tomorrow I'm going to a Hallow-Him gathering at my church.  I had no plans of going but the preacher's wife asked me to come and hang out with her.  So, since I don't really have a life I guess I will do that ;+)

Don't forget tomorrow night is the start of Daylight Savings Time.  Remember we will gain an hour!  Yes!! "Fall back, spring forward."  Set those clocks back an hour!

After months of praying and planning and a lot of encouragement from my wonderful friend in Memphis, TN (@WOZScarecrow on Twitter) I finally took a 2 1/2 hour trip to Georgia yesterday and met our precious Krista Lynn and her mother.  I posted a picture in my photo gallery of Krista and me in front of the Cracker Barrel.

We had a grand and glorious time and once the introductions and hugs were exchanged we fell into a conversation and you would have thought we had been friends for years.  Thru the past year Krista and I were realizing just how much we had in common.  I was always picking with her and Patty Therre that we were cyber twins.  Well, we each decided it would be neat to actually meet some the people that we have befriended thru Viewpoints so we set the plan in motion.

We emailed a lot and the day before the trip we told each other what we would be wearing so that we would recognize each other.  I arrived at Cracker Barrel in Madison and immediately recognized Krista.  We were seated and I let the waitress (Virginia) know that we were from out of town and would be visiting for a while.  She was so kind to take our orders and just pop in on us occasionally to give Krista and her mother refills on their tea.

Some funny coincidences took place that 'bout threw us for a loop.  Both of us brought the other a gift bag with goodies and we exchanged some similar things.  Krista, her mother and I all ordered the same exact meal and Krista's mother and I had the same digital camera down to the exact model.  We were picking that we needed to be careful when taking pictures so that w would be sure to take the right camera home.  Finally, after eating we shopped around the store for a while.  While I was at checkout Krista appeared behind me and guess what?  We were both purchasing the same CD!  Maybe we are twins ;+)

I had a great time visiting with Krista and her mother.  They both have such beautiful spirits and very outgoing personalities.  We talked about our friends at Viewpoints and Twitter, our lives, and what have you.  I was blessed to meet her and look forward to many more visits.  I'm hoping that someday I might get to meet some others too.  

Here's an exerpt from the email that Shelton sent out early this morning.

Dear Family & Friends:

I am proud to announce that our twins arrived during the wee hours of this morning (Aug. 1st).  Anna Leigh and the babies are doing fine.  Her parents flew in from Dallas Thursday night so Anna Leigh was happy that they were able to be with us.  When she felt the babies were going to come early she was afraid they would miss the big day.  The babies and the other children are doing great!  Because they were born on the weekend the doctor said they will probably get to go home on Monday if there are no complications and it will be our prayer that there will not be any.

Names?  Oh, you want the names.  Many of you know that our previous 4 girls have Leigh on their name after Anna (Brantleigh, Ainsleigh, Paisleigh, and Avonleigh).  Well in keeping with that tradition we now have Kyleigh Ginger-Renae weighing in at 5 lbs. 13 oz and 18” long.  Our family and friends that have known us a very long time know that Anna Leigh lost a sister named Ginger-Renae when they were in college.  Ginger’s fiance’s name was Kyle and thus, where our Little Skittle’s name comes from.  Kyleigh has blue eyes and a hint of some blonde hair, I think.

Our little Peanut weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz and is almost 20” long.  He also shows some signs of blonde hair, I think.  Some know that all of the boys names have ending in the n sound because of my name.  We have Christian, Jansen, and Braeden.  So of course we wanted to keep in tradition with that but I didn’t really want anymore soap stars names (Jansen Buchannan and Eric Braeden).  So, I nixed the thought of Tristan (Roger Scorpio from GH) and then I also nixed Logan because it was becoming such a trendy unisex name in our area.  So, agreeing on Peanut’s first name was a chore for us.  Then we met our friend Gigi’s dance partner and our daughter Brantleigh asked why we couldn’t name the baby boy Brannigan so Brannigan Josiah it was.  Our apologies to Gigi for all the secrecy.  We wanted to surprise you.  Brannigan, our family and Anna Leigh’s parents already knew that we had this name picked out.  We told Brannigan at the ballet.

We ask for your prayers as we continue thru this journey.  That we always love and cherish the gifts that the Lord has bestowed upon us and that our children are raised in a Christian home and know the Lord at an early age.

This is Gigi again: I've already talked with Anna Leigh and Shelton on the phone and I will be going up to see the babies and family later today.

My friends and I have been viewing Michael Jackson videos all afternoon and talking about our favorite videos and songs.  It seems most of agreed that that cool ones were of cours, the Thriller and Billie Jean but for more sentimental reasons we are holding on to Will You Be There and You Are Not Alone.  I think the words to You Are Not Alone are very appropriate for a nation mourning this legendary entertainer and I hope that someone performs it at his memorial service so that his children and family can get a message from him one last time.  

"You Are Not Alone"

Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone

Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone

Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there

You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone...

The man has died and will be buried on Tuesday but his music will live on in the hearts of millions.   Michael Jackson--gone but not forgotten!

Well, my 9 days with my best friend and her family have come to an end and today I will return home.  I had a blast working on the "farm" and taking care of the kittens.  Dizzy and Smoakie fell in love with me and now Debbie is trying to figure out how to get them to quit coming down to her house because they realized where I was and began coming down there.

I only have 2 more weeks of intense dance practices and the week of productions begin July 7th and ends on the 12th and then my life will go back to a more normal routine.  It's a lot of fun and very rewarding to know that what we do raises money for families who cannot afford to pay the higher dance/costume fees. 

I hope you are all doing well and after Wednesday I will tell all of my friends some wonderful news.  It may not seem that wonderful but you will be surprised and I believe, happy for me :+)

Take care and God bless and thanks for all the fun times!  Remember my motto: "Live, love, laugh and learn" and we can do a lot of that here!! 

I have been at my best friend's house (Debbie) since Saturday.  Both of her girls and their families went on vacation so she invited me to stay with her to help feed their pets and pick vegetables from 2 gardens.  I call it working on the "farm." 

I'm having a great time.  We are staying very busy and I feel as if I'm not slowing down until I take a bath in the evening. 

I'm not working late this week because of my dance schedule and then I head straight to Debbie's and we work in the gardens, water indoor plants, I play with kittens and feed them and she takes care of the dog.  I'm also in the process of converting her bedroom TV from analog to digital.

I'm only coming online during the day while at work because my evenings are VERY busy.  I will return home Monday AFTER work and then things will slow down a tad bit.

Good news just around the corner... 

I thought I would let everyone know what I'm up to lately so you wouldn't think I have totally abandoned everyone at Viewpoints.  I joined VP mid-August of last year AFTER my regular hectic summer was over.

Many of you know that I am a professional ballerina but I'm not sure if you know that I still dance.  My dance season is Feb. to July but due to the dialysis that I was undergoing I couldn't start this season until March.  After 30+ years I can catch up pretty easy.

I am dancing 3 nights a week, Tues & Thurs (4:30-7:30) and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm.  We are getting ready for our big production the week after the 4th of July.  Our week will be jam packed with performances on Tues, Thurs, Friday, a Sat. matinee and evening show and then a special encore for patients from the Children's Hospital on Sunday.  So, I am keeping long days and coming home pooped.

We have also been given the go-ahead to work with overtime pay now instead of comp time; which I am loving because as many know; I want a new laptop!

Please be patient with me as I try to read/comment on reviews.  I can no longer read them all every day but I am still reading. 

I just returned home and took the day off from work to get some much needed rest.  Debbie and I kept a lot of late nights, well, actually early mornings.  We would watch a movie or two and then she would want to reminisce about her brother.  We wouldn't get in bed unitl 4 a.m.!  Her husband and family told me thanks because only I could have comforted her in that way.

Debbie is doing well but misses her brother.  The funeral was beautiful and there was much rejoicing.    And for the Christian we have the blessed assurance of being reunited with those who have gone on.

Thanks for all the prayers.  I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day.  We just chilled. 

I will try to get some reviews read and commented on and hope to get back into the swing of things soon!  See you here or on Twitter!  

My best friend's brother just passed away early this morning.  He was the one that they brought in hospice for several weeks ago.  I am going to meet with a client and then leave to go be with the family.

Debbie's family is like family to me.  Her parents are my "Memaw" and "Papa" and Debbie has been like a mother to me.  She was very close to this brother and I know this is really going to get the best of her.

Please keep her family in your prayers.  I think the funeral will be Sunday or Monday.  I'm not sure if I will be staying with her this weekend so if I am not online you will know why.

If I don't get to talk with you I hope and pray that you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.  If you party be responsible and if you travel be careful!

Many warm thoughts and a BIG hug to my Viewpoints family!  Love ya, Gigi

I'm baaaccck!  My vacation was wonderful as it is every year.  I missed everyone and tried to stay in touch with some at Twitter via my cell phone.  At least all my posts will be prompters of what I was doing so I'll know what to review.  I also looked thru my pics from last year and will have a lot of places to review.

Well, I have a lot of unpacking to do and some laundry to wash.  I'll try to come online later this evening after I have gotten all things done and taken a "real" nap.  I'm off until Thursday so maybe I'll catch some of my west coast friends later in the evening!

Thanks to all who prayed for us.  I only got one scraped up leg this year and we didn't have any vehicle or motorcycle problems.  I didn't even hear of fatalities this year.  I'm sure there were some but the number must have been down from previous years, praise God!

So glad to be back home and I can't wait to catch up with everyone!  Much love to you all!

~Gigi    

No dance session today because of so many being out of town for Mother's Day.

I leave for my vacation Monday morning and will be gone until next Sunday.  I won't have access to a PC unless I go to an Internet Cafe' and I don't think that's going to happen with my Harley loving brother ;+)  He loves me so much that he would probably take me to one if I really wanted to go but we stay so busy that I don't think I will.

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Mother's Day.  If you are traveling I shall be praying for safety on the road. 

To all my friends at Twitter: I am going to lock my acct. while I'm gone to keep from getting a lot of unwanted followers.  Don't worry though.  If I am already following you this will not affect you!  I can still get your msgs.  Someone needs to keep our twibe alive also so be sure to mention one of the following words in an update (writer, Viewpoints or VP) and that post will go to ViewpointsinTwitterville.  The big chief is putting aside her headdress for a week.  She's leaving the reservation and going to ride a wild hog!

Have a great time and I look forward to telling you all about my trip when I return!

Love and prayers to all my sweet friends here at Viewpoints!  ~Gigi

It's nearing the end of the month.  April is National Child Abuse Awareness month and believe me I have been doing my part to get the word out.  Well, I even work with that population.

Many will remember the song "Dear Mr. Jesus."  Copy and paste this link to watch the video and remember why we strive to protect them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT_xEye3b3M&feature=related

I remember when Sharon Batts and Power Source released this and it still makes me cry. 

Okay, it's time for some fun!  In the winter time many of us get hit with a snowball when the virtual snowball fight takes place.  Well, a friend on Twitter splashed me with the love wave earlier today and now I am showering all of you with love.  If you get splashed by several people consider yourself loved because someone thought enough to send it your way!  So put the sunscreen on, the swimsuits and everything else and prepare to get soaked!  April showers bring May flowers!  I hope you all get drenched!

I¸„øº°¨AM¨°ºø„¸¸„øº°¨RIDING¨°ºø„¸¸„øº°¨THE¨°ºø„¸¸„øº°¨ LOVE¨°ºø„¸¸„øº°¨WAVE ∞∞ R U? Join Me & spread the love!   

 The Picture of the Cross

I know of a story too dear to hear,
        It comes in the form of a Cross,
It's a tale that's lasted two thousand years,
        It can not be hidden or lost.

The sight of the Cross, all on its own,
        Requires no words to make clear,
Its image is old and very well known,
        Yet, each time it is seen, it brings tears.

 It's a picture of shame, of grief, and of pain,
A tale of the Blood of the Lamb,
There's no need for words; its vision explains
Quite plainly God's plan for man.

 The Cross speaks volumes without making a sound,
We need only to see where it's pierced,
And look on the ground for a dropped thorny crown,
To know of suff 'ring and anguish most fierce.

 I cringe from the sound of silent screams heard,
Some of them coming from me,
For that sight of the Cross without any words,
Is almost too deafening to see.

 Here's wishing everyone a bright and beautiful weekend and a wonderful Easter Sunday too!

Hey!  It seems there are a lot of people who think I am leaving Viewpoints when the official "separation" between sk-you and Viewpoints takes place in the next few weeks.  Thanks for all the thoughtful comments but have no fear--Gigi is staying at Viewpoints :+)

Remember several months back when I tried to establish a game board and no one could find it?  LilSquibb realized that I was posting thru the discussion boards at sk-you.  I was introduced to Viewpoints by completing an online survey off a K-Mart receipt.  That survey then rerouted me to a website that allowed me to joing sk-you; which also allowed me to connect with Viewpoints.  In time we realized that my main interest was Viewpoints and not those of the Sears/K-Mart employees so I crossed over.

Meredith contacted me and I was given the option of choosing which site I wanted to be my "official home" once the separation takes place.  I chose Viewpoints, of course, so she said that I will not lose my friends or the ability to follow your activity, reviews, comments, etc. 

Leave it to a little person like me to cause a BIG problem--that's Gigi's style ;+)  Jk!  I hope this helps to clarify anything that you may have heard.  I'm not going anywhere!  I'm doing the happy dance because I've been "adopted" by a great circle of friends.  ~Gigi  

P.S.  If you Twitter I am also there and just having fun.  You can find me at twitter.com/LittleGigiGirl

I attended a conference in Spartanburg, SC this past week.  In the next few days I will be sharing some reviews with you on places where I stayed and ate.  I had a great time and learned a lot but I am sure glad to be back home! 

I missed everyone and now I have a lot of catching up to do!  Bare with me as you see comments from reviews you may have posted weeks ago.  I am still reading and commenting but I'm reading personal books off line more now so I'm not at Viewpoints as much as I was in '08.

"Do what your heart tells you.  Do not be afraid to pursue that which cannot be seen.  Faith is the bridge with which to cross, courage is the first step."  ~Unknown

"Success is simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do."  ~John R. Amos 

Tomorrow I leave for 3 day conference in Spartanburg.  I won't be coming online while I'm away so I will try to do some catching up Thursday evening when I return.

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn."  ~Unknown

"A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."  ~Albert Einstein 

A little speck of hope never goes down to zero no matter how many times it is divided in half.

God answers "knee mail."

When life knocks you to your knees don't miss the opportunity to pray.

Don't forget to set your clocks back before you go to bed tonight. 

I wrote a review on the book One Small Thing.  Well, I was pleasantly surprised this morning to discover that the author left me a comment!!

It's Friday the 13th--aagghh!!

I am going on a daytrip with my family tomorrow.  We are headed to Spencer, NC.  I believe we will end up at a train museum.  Not really my cup of tea but I won't be alone on Valentine's Day.

Here's wishing you all a happy and safe weekend.  Happy Valentine's Day to everyone at Viewpoints!!  Love and Hugs, Gigi

The Parable Of the Pencil:

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you will make.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow through them.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

And Five: On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in everything.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with God daily.

The message will speak for itself...

Diary of an unborn child

September 19:

Today my life began. My parents do not know it yet, but it is I already. And I am to be a girl. I shall have blond hair and blue eyes. Just about everything is settled though, even the fact that I shall love flowers.

October 3:

Some say that I am not a real person yet, that only my mother exists. But I am a real person, just as a small crumb of bread is yet truly bread. My mother is. And I am.

October 7:

My mouth is just beginning to open now. Just think, in a year or so I shall be laughing and later talking. I know what my first word will be: MAMA.

October 9:

My heart began to beat today all by itself. From now on it shall gently beat for the rest of my life without ever stopping to rest! And after many years it will tire. It will stop, and then I shall die.

October 17:

I am growing a bit every day. My arms and legs are beginning to take shape. But I have to wait a long time yet before those little legs will raise me to my mother's arms, before those little arms will be able to gather flowers and embrace my father.

October 27:

Tiny fingers are beginning to form on my hands. Funny how small they are! I'll be able to stroke my mother's hair with them.

November 4:

It wasn't until today that the doctor told mom that I am living here under her heart. Oh, how happy she must be! Are you happy, mom?

November 9:

My mom and dad are probably thinking about a name for me. But they don't even know that I am a little girl. I want to be called Kathy. I am getting so big already.

November 24:

My hair is growing. It is smooth and bright and shiny. I wonder what kind of hair mom has?

November 27:

I am just about able to see. It is dark around me. When mom brings me into the World it will be full of sunshine and flowers. But what I want more than anything is to see my mom. How do you look, mom!

December 8:

I wonder if mom hears the whispering of my heart? Some children come into the World a little sick. But my heart is strong and healthy. It beats so evenly: tup-tup, tup-tup. You'll have a healthy little daughter, mom!

December 12:

Today my mother killed me.

(Anonymous 1978)

Hear ye, hear ye!  I got a message from Anna Leigh (writersquill) and she is pregnant and expecting twins!  You can look at the comment she left me today if you want more information.

Has anyone heard from LadyMagic and MikeMaroon lately?  Just wondering because they have been inactive for a while and I sent them both comments but didn't hear back from either.  I am just hoping nothing has happened.  That's the tough thing about this sight.  Unless you have a close friend or family member who is also a member we don't know when something serious may have happened to someone.  I'm just a tad bit worried.

When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters.  One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.  ~John F. Kennedy

Adversity is the trial of principle.  Without it, a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not.  ~Henry Fielding  

There's no major significance for me posting the following thought; except for that I came across it in some paperwork at the office and decided to share it with my friends here at Viewpoints.

When you live in close proximity with other human beings there will be many times that you will offend each other.  Families inevitably hurt each other from time to time.  Saying "I'm sorry" are the two words that can repair your relationship.  Without apologies the bad feelings are allowed to grow until eventually they grow into something so big and ugly that it is almost impossible to repair.  It is difficult to humble ourselves and admit that we may have made a mistake.  However, when you think about the repercussions of not making a simple apology, you will realize that it's worth the effort.   (Unknown)

Hoping everyone has a great day!  They are calling for more freezing weather here and another chance of snow late this evening!  ~Gigi

Long time no bloggy...

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.  Circumstances and situations do color life but you have been given the mind to choose what the colors shall be.  ~John Homer Miller

Your imagination if your preview of life's coming attractions.  ~Albert Einstein

Write the bad things that are done to you in the sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble.  ~Arabic Parable

While here at Viewpoints: Live, love, laugh and Learn 

I love horses and I love to go horseback riding so I thought the message on my t-shirt would be very fitting.

Advice From a Horse:

Take life's hurdles in stride.  Loosen the reins.  Be free spirited.

Keep the burrs from under your saddle.  Carry your friends

when they need it.  Keep stable.  Spur yourself on to greatness!

It's Just Another New Year's Eve

Performed by Barry Manilow

Don't look so sad, it's not so bad you know.
It's just another night, that's all it is,
It's not the first, it's not the worst you know,
We've come through all the rest, we'll get through this.

We've made mistakes, but we've made good friends too.
Remember all the nights we spent with them?
And all our plans, who says they can't come true?
Tonight's another chance to start again.

CHORUS:

It's just another New Year's Eve,
Another night like all the rest.
It's just another New Year's Eve,
Let's make it the best.
It's just another New Year's Eve,
It's just another Auld Lang Syne,
But when we're through this New Year
You'll see, WE'LL be just fine.

We're not alone, we've got the world you know.
And it won't let us down, just wait and see.
And we'll grow old, but think how wise we'll grow.
There's more you know, it's only New Year's Eve.

REPEAT CHORUS

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe evening.  If you party to bring in the New Year please drink and drive responsibly so that there are no injuries and casualites.  If I could, I would be the designated driver for everyone.  Take care and God bless.  I look forward to great and wonderful things at Viewpoints in 2009 and I hope we all meet our writing goals.  ~Gigi  

As we journey through life we encounter many people and obstacles along the way.  Friends are flowers in the bouquet of life.  Obstacles can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones.  It's how you perceive what's in your way.  I choose stepping stones.

I grew up with the 4-H clubs.  Now I am establishing the 4-L Club here at Viewpoints.  Do you want to be a part of something wonderful?  Then come on along with me for the ride of your life.  The journey of a thousand miles begins with that first step and our quest to the next writing level begins with that next review.

The 4-L Club:

Live, Love, Learn, and Laugh (Count me in!)

~Gigi

Has anyone "heard" from R11 lately?  It's not like her to be absent from the boards as long as she has been.  I miss my partner in crime; especially at the virtual slumber party.  I'm hoping she's just absent because she may be on vacation or travelling during the holidays. 

I will probably be offline Wednesday thru late Friday evening.  I will be spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my best friend and all of her family.  This has been an annual tradition for me for years since all of my family is married with children. 

I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas.  Maybe Santa will leave you something good in your stocking or under the tree! 

Take time to remember the soliders who can't be with their loved ones during the holidays and for the families that are missing them.

May our Lord draw nigh to you as He did in Bethlehem so long ago.  Wisemen still seek him!  Remember Jesus is the reason for the seaon and the last word in Jesus is US.  Keep Christ in Christmas and in your heart the whole year through.

I love you all and wish you a very Merry Christmas.  If you are traveling, be safe and have fun!  ~Gigi  

If you don't want to sign in at sk-you.viewpoints.com you can just follow my activity because I already posted on the board.  I'll be waiting to see what some of you have to say ;+)

Remember: "Promises are like pie shells, easily made and easily broken."