[Mama_Bear]

Hope Billie is having a great time in the Big D with her friends, shopping, eating, yakking, etc. She deserves a weekend off.

Also need to point out that it was our talented Billie who put the T.G.I.F. post together for me. It's entirely her creation, she sent me the code, including the welcome graphic. All I did was paste it in and clicked "post". Unfortunately, out of habit, I typed in my screen name and forgot to put her name on the post. Most of you know Billie's creations when you see them, but I just wanted to mention this oversight. I have been feeling bad all weekend about not giving her credit.

Wishing you all a blessed Sunday.

[Mama_Bear]

Wish I could have stayed around on your birthday to celebrate with you. I see you spent your birthday painting.

Hope you had a Fine birthday and that you know how much you are loved around here.

Here's a belated ((((((((((birthday HUG))))))))))) for you. Have a beautiful Sunday!

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Mama_Bear, everyone. I haven't posted all week because everyone was so happy. WVNan had a birthday, Billie was visiting in Dallas, and I just didn't want to rain on anyone's parade.

But to tell the truth, this is the happiest time for me now when I read this thread. As most of you know, my sister had back surgery in 2003 and again this year. She has been sick and in the hospital now on and off for 3 weeks. I called her daughter Monday night and told her that as next of kin, she needed to see about her mom. She got a substitute teacher for the rest of the week and came armed to get results this time.

After lots of testing, X-Rays, blood work, etc., they have determined that she has pockets of fluid on her back near where the incision for back surgery is. Now they are in the process of talking to the neurosurgeon and get her back here (Dallas) to do surgery to drain the fluid.

I know this is a long story, it's been a long 3 weeks for me. Added to this, my brother's stepson committed suicide on Thanksgiving day. I'm asking prayers for my family as we deal with the loss of the boy and for my sister to get well. Thanks for letting me sound off. You are the greatest. ((( All )))

[tuliptree76]

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!

[deadhead]

Hope you are feeling better, MamaBear.

Hope Billie is having a great time with her friends.