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Rhoda and Reuben were the essence of kindess. My prayers and condolences are with those who loved her, and were loved by her.

Dear Shell,

You are the bestest friend I've never met. Your life and heart has touched mine in ways that can't be measured. You are a treasure, more precious than words can express. Hope you are surrounded by warmth and cuddles that you so richly deserve.

Welcome to the cafe, man, I don't believe we have met before. Mind if I have a seat at your table?

My response to your post is that I don't think our former religion is indicative of anything remotely Christian. I would be hesitant to judge a "religion" that a billion people on the planet embrace, through cult colored glasses.

Frappacino?

Dear Breeze,

I'm not an attorney, so I can't give legal advice. But, I do work for a commercial debt management company. Although I handle business debt, not consumer debt, some things I know can help you. First off, you are not liable for your parents debt, unless you have signed off on it. Second, your parents need to recognize the money is out of control, and they need to give you power of attorney over their finances. How this happens, varies from state to state, and there are many different kinds of powers of attorney, so you have to find out how it works, what's available (egads, did I say that?) in your state.

Next, the credit card debt can be dealt with, once payments on the card/cards stop for about 6 months.

About being upside down in the house, if the bank takes it, where would they live?

There are solutions, Breeze, and it may not be as difficult a situation as you think. If I were you, I would find a really good attorney, who can empathize with your parents situation.

The thing is, it takes money to settle debt. If your parents are being totally milked dry, you need to stop it, like now.

Hope this helps.

My Aggie daughter has confessed to paying for her gas money to come home, by indulging? Is that legal, I asked innocently?

My dearest strange friend, hope you had many smiles today.

Hi Tom

Hotsax says he really enjoyed the video. Thanks! And Don't, he loves the Jimi videos. Never seen em, says he.

I wasn't in Family 6, but was at Rome City for a summer when F6 was in-rez.

Hey, George. We've pmed each other, and gosh, I got the lovliest Christmas Card with a newsy note about life with your precious ones. Thanks for that.

The thing is, for me anyway, I know this isn't meant to be a social site and all that, but it's very unique because so many of know each other currently, and keep up, or else knew each other in a past life.

I stayed in The Way Int. as long as I did because I love the fantastic people I met, and yes even those I haven't yet met. So sometimes, it's easier to talk with those we know in another life, outside of the forums. Hence, the pms.

Being involved in the ahem, cult, was a unique experience for each of us in some ways, yet we also share common experiences. Seems to me the things we talk about in the forums are more the general stuff we all went through, and the pm side of things is way more personal. I pm people about stuff that just probably wouldn't interest anybody who doesn't know me or my family. And then there's the thing about putting one's life out there for public consumption, that is just plain wierd.

Maybe it's a boundary thing? :unsure:

Heck, I just come here for the google ads..... ;)

Ha, Twinky, one of my favorite subjects.......Christmas Dinner.

Our family tradition is to do Christmas Eve here at our house. The menu has been the same as far back as I can remember.

Prime Rib of Roast

Yorkshire Pudding

Mashed potatoes with cream cheese

Buttered carrots

Salad

And this year, we will add mushy peas to the menu. Thank you, dear. And Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. And I will use a dish large enough, wink, wink.

When J and I were first married, his family always had Goose for Christmas Eve, with lotza traditional German dishes I can't think of the name of now. But I came along, and then the kids, and we didn't care for the Goose. We were tired of Turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving, so........we decided to try something a bit more enticing to all. Voila!

Everybody comes to our house, no gifts allowed. I roll the dining room table into the family room and bump it up against the breakfast room table, and we do a sit down formal meal for all. Nice linens, real china, crystal, and J's Grandma's sterling silver. We love it! and it is an occasion not to be missed by the who's who of our family. No matter how many extras show up, we still manage to all sit together. After dinner, one of the kids, whoever feels inspired, reads the "Christmas Story" from the gospel of Luke. Delightful times. :wub:

aw, thanks for that. That was sweet of you.... :wub:

and by the way Paw, what's up with my new tag line? HMMMMM? I thought maybe if I ignored it, it would go away?

Ha! George. Only my hairdresser knows for sure. :lol:

LOL, Belle. I love our Southern sensibilities. :lol:

Ha! Thanks sisex for the birthday wishes. I am younger than you are. :B)

Gee, thanks for all the kind birthday wishes. It has been a very good day. I got a card signed by everyone at work, and some of the girls in the office took me out to lunch. Mom is on her way over with a surprise! can't wait.

And Don't Worry Be Happy...............LOL. You know perfectly well I am NOT 55. Stinker. But your post did give me a pretty good belly laugh.

Have a wonderful day, Danny!! :wub:

I would think faithfulness and steadfastness would be important in leadership. There's a wisdom that comes with experience, and sticking with things. Also, willingness to sacrifice for the good of others would be high on my list.

Hope you enjoy your day, WW!

wow Tom Strange. I just discovered Beckola, and tons of other great music you put on my Ipod. Thanks! What a nice surprises I've been discovering whilst stuck in Houston traffic. :D

Wow George! Many heartfelt hugs and best wishes to you all. What an talented family you have.

Hope your birthday evening is nice too, dear Rocky. :wub:

Hope you enjoy every second of your day, Ron. Thanks for being a chat friend for, uh, a long time! You are cherished.

Happy Birthday my dear Paw. Even if we are a day early. ;) Hope you are surrounded by those you love, and who love you.