THE ORIGINAL GANG OF MUSHROOM ROPE BUILDERS (i.e Mel & Em's thread cont...)

Thanks Mel, I have changed mine now I know Jac will see the names. XXX

Just popping in to give huge massive (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to the most wonderful group of people I have ever met XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hey you ain't met me does that mean I is not as wonderful!!!!!

Hee hee you know what I mean hun. Course you is XXXXXXXXXXX

Suppose I better go cook my Shepherds Pie so my family thinks I is wonderful too. Ha Ha XXX

They do anyway Em. You enjoy hun. Think I'll go get some comfort food, you've made me hungry X

Afternoon All,

I am getting very confused Sam with all your names. Are you changing your hair as much as your name???? Ha ha

Em - please send down some cottage pie to me, as I can't be bothered to make dinner for tonight!

Well, at the weekend I was given a picture of my dad from when he was 11 years old. He made his confirmation and was super smart. It didn't make me sad, quite the opposite. I am now on a mission to find as many pictures as I can. I am also learning things I never knew about my dad, which he kept secret. Secrets that he was embarrassed or didn't want to cause a fuss. But bloody hell, it showed he used his great determination and courage before- which he hid from me until he was near the end of his days.

Will I get any answers from him. No. Is it important? Not really. I swore to my dad I would live my life and I still refuse to give into fear. My life is for living and by Jiminny Cricket (can't swear!!) I NEVER want to be afraid of life. I am going to always fight for it, no matter what life throws my way. Its given me a fair old battering, I am still here though. Still standing tall, still blessed with those in my life, still able to love.

So extra strength to those who need it. Extra love to those who feel alone. You are SUPERB. All of you. Love Bern xx

Well it's a group one before I go XXX

Work like you don't need the money; Dance like no one is watching you. Love like you've never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth. For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, Some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. - By Father Alfred D'Souza

Hugs to u all - u are ab fab peeps.

Loads a love

Barbie

xx