Good reminder from Gloria

Time passes
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.

BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.

When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or come in and carry you out.

Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!

The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on to all the women who help make your life meaningful. I just did.

There are more than twenty angels in this world.
Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are playing. And one is reading her email at this moment.

Marshall Reunion, Sept. 08

[from Elaine thru Sonia]

The reunion date is Sept. 26, 08. Friday and Saturday again. Leslie is already getting calls out trying to find other names and addresses. I am afraid it is a bit early, but he is doing all the work.

Books, Movies

Ladies, keep sending your recommendations for books to read, movies to see. I'll get them into some order and eventually send out a list. Maureen

NC Pottery

Maureen's favorite pottery haunt, remember?
Loretta took this pic at this pottery place.

RAIN!!

Solid rain for 3 days; we're up almost 6 inches. Just a foot to go!
Soggy and contented, Maureen

Group pics

CA Fires

I got e's from both John and Diane yesterday that they are in a valley between fires, are ok. They live in Chatsworth, CA.
Maureen
p.s. still hot and dry here, current early morning temp. is 75 degrees.