Suda

Praying for both of you.

Suda

Happy Birthday, Friend! Hope you have a fine day and evenin' and hope you have some fun "slick legging" at the dance hall. Sure miss you. Gotta have a Weenie Roast new year if for no other reason than to hug your neck.

There's worse things than gettin' older...

...like bein' named Deadwood Dick! Happy Birthday

Suda

Wonder Boys

Katie Holmes

Thank You For Smoking

Good one, Ca Dreamin! You had us stumped.

Now I'm stumped. What movie? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm . . .

Okay, one of my all time favorites that my family and I like watching at Christmas-time, even though it is not considered a Christmas movie.

4 pictures. 1, 2, 3 Go! Happy solving.

Suda (thinking this one will be easy peasy)

((((((((((((((Raf))))))))))))))),

There's a lot to be said for a long, sweet good-bye. I lost my mother to a sudden and unexpected heart attack. Had talked to her on the telephone less than an hour before receiving the call that she was gone. I lost my father to pancreatic cancer. My sibilings and I had 5 months to "circle the wagons", love and support him and each other, and celebrate and grieve his life together.

The best advice I can give is to face the reality of her situation, prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. By putting all the cards on the table, and not tip toeing around the diagnosis, it opens up doors for honest and complete communication. Nothing is left unsaid and there are no regrets later "I wish we had talked about so and so."

To ignore the reality can be to put the pressure of "being the strong one" on her shoulders. For all to recognize it, and openly discuss it, is painful, but it allows each one to be the strong one for the others. You support me when I'm having trouble with it, and vice versa. All share in being the "strong one" for the moment as well as the "weak one" for the moment.

As we face our mortality, it is natural to survey the course of our life and reflect upon it. This brings up many wonderful memories of times shared, lessons learned, and the many things we are thankful for in each other. Reliving those times together brings a great deal of healing and closure. It puts the focus on counting our blessings, and helps us to celebrate even in a time of despair. It also allows us to grieve what we will miss together in the future. By mourning and grieving together, it takes the horrid sting out of the ultimate passing. It still hurts like hell, but the healing process is so much gentler and quicker. It's not time that heals a broken heart, but what our minds do during that time that heals our heart. By embracing it all now, celebrating and grieving together, it allows one to work through the grief process starting now. And it comforts the one leaving us that all will be okay after they have gone because they see us loving and supporting one another now.

You, your sister, and your entire family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

XOXOXO,

Suda

That show amazes me. I'd never make it through the auditions, I'm just NOT a gambler at all. First good offer, I'd hit "Deal" and say "Thanks for the $1,000 bucks! I'm outta here."

But these people wail about how much they need the money, refuse numerous good offers, and then lose it all. Guess it's true, a fool and his money soon part.

Suda (keeps the bird in her hand over the two in the bush)

Hosta and ledge, maybe?

Hostage?

Suda

Ex10,

Hope your special day is all you wish for and more!

Another candle upon your cake isn't cause for so much drama...

...'cause you can take the heat, ol' gal- you're still one red hot mama! Happy Birthday!

Suda

Happy Day, Danny!

Sapphire skies, crystal waters, and golden sunsets... May your year be rich with nature's treasures. Happy Birthday

Suda

Bet our favorite "Brain Man" is right again.

Suda (more like "Brain Dead" in these games, but loves playing, anyway!)

Internet finally working!

I may have figured it out from "Jeep Party", but so glad GSG did! Now he's got brains, man, brains!

Suda

One of my favorites:

"Hold Me, Kiss Me, Thrill Me"

Suda

Hosta, plant

Razor

Suda (thinking she really needs to get out to the movies more often)

Happy, happy Birthday!

Once upon a time you were born...

...and there was much rejoicing, for in one instant the world had become a more beautiful and magical place. Happy Birthday!

Suda

Welcome LucyGoose. Glad to have you here with us at the Cafe. Here are some refreshments to enjoy while making yourself comfortable, and getting to know us better.

As to your question:

Did TWI encourage homosexuality or pedophelia?

I don't have many answers for you, others here would be better sources of information than me. As the early wild-fire spread of TWI occurred during the heydey of the Free Love, Flower Power days of the 60's, sexuality was interwoven into they way we reacted with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Most was limited to "greeting one another with a holy kiss" and giving the a hug around the neck. Behind the scenes, some of the interactions were not platonic nor loving with mutual consent. Some welcomed it, it hurt many others. Their storis are spread out through many threads here. Someone more knowledgable that I can point in the direction for finding information related to you questions. They'll be along pretty soon. Until then, enjoy the refreshments and read the "magazines/threads" that interest you.

Again, welcome, we are glad you are here!

Suda

But they are a good start, eh?

Suda

Agreed, weird and funny.

That foxy red-head in the audience looked like our very own ChasUFarley. Was that you, Chas?

Suda

Do we have a winner?

Suda

you've heard of this... it's been on TV since you were a youngster...

G. I. Joe, African Safari, Safari Jeep, (does the hood read?) Action Jackson

Tiger, Lion King, party, Birthday, party girls

Action Girls

African Tiger

Jeep King

Suda (feeling simpler and stupider by the moment )

N, In

Wheel, rim, (is that a) jack, hub cap

taxi

Catherine Bell (and her twins! Sheesh, you guys and the twins )

Still thinking.

Suda

Joe Cake

Safari Tiger

Probably never heard of this one either, so not only am I simple, I'm stupid - K.I.S.S.

Suda

Praying with you Nero.

Suda

Continuing to pray dear Dot.

Suda

Continuing to pray for you, your husband, and your boys.

Suda

What a selfless act! Doing what you have to do, now that's true sacrifice.

Suda