momoftwins65 & myprecioustwo 2 be cuzins

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momoftwins65 & myprecioustwo 2 be cuzins
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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 5:47pm

Even though I didn't want to share this story on the board because neither Donna nor I have been on it in a awhile, I do have to say that this board was the best thing that ever happened to me and you never know what could happen when you have friends like these ladies online to support you.

Without going into detail, some of you may have known that Donna and I became best friends on this board some years ago. I decided to visit her in Chicago last summer 2006 while my children were in Europe. It was our first meeting and we had been ivillage pen pals for over 2 years by then. However, my being in Germany made it impossible to visit and neither of us sent the other a picture except for once. HOWEVER, I decided to go visit that crazy girl and her wonderful twins. The night I arrived, she made plans for us to go out with her cousin and sister and since then I have been dating her cousin, who now is officially my Fiance which means that Donna will not only be my best friend, or Maid of Honor but also my cousin by marriage.

Just wanted to let you know the weird stuff that can happen on iVillage. Sorry, Donna has no more single cousins available. :)

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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 7:03pm
Congratulations! That sounds like a fun arrangement for all involved. We wish you all the best!!
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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 9:07pm

Congrats! Both on the impending marriage and on the newly aquired extended family.
I wish all of you the best!

Moody


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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 9:20pm

Thank you. I just thought I had should share it because after thinking about it one evening, I had been on this site since 2002 for single moms and dating and it took someone from this message board to "set me up" which Donna admitted to doing after the evening because she always said I needed to meet her cousin. So she had to find me the right man that was really good for me, verses someone that "I" thought was good to me. And you know the best part about it? No online dating creep, it was pure unintentional and not looking!

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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 1:19am
Cat- that's wonderful news, congratulations to you!



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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 9:08am

Hey guys!! I haven't posted on this board in a very long time. I actually think it was well before you stopped. I do lurk sometimes but not as much anymore since my life is totally in a different place. Anyhow glad to hear you found that special someone, and also found a great friend. I often think about you and Donna. Congrads.

Lori

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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 9:27am
Awww! Isnt that GREAT!?!

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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 10:21am

Yeah, we are the old timers! Hope you are doing well! Donna and I were just talking about all the people we haven't seen on the board but we know they are LURKING. :)

Take care, hugs and thanks for the well wishes!

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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 10:23am
Thanks Alison! I was so sorry to read about your recent break up. I still remember when you both started dating. I am sure that he will realize what a mistake he is doing by walking out on such a beautiful person and sweet child. He'll be back my dear. :)
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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 10:31am

That's very cool! I love hearing about things like this, and how love can come from ANYWHERE and you don't have to go hunt it down. Sometimes it does just come to you. :-)

It never ceases to amaze me, some of the close friendships I've developed through iV, with a message board of some type as it's start. Many of us have moved on away from iV now (the board that 'started us' are gone but the relationships keep going elsewhere). And I don't know how I would've made it through some of the crazy things (pregnancy, birth, divorce, dating, etc) without the others to lean on and talk over things with and just give/get support. I'd probably be a loony mess if I didn't have internet access for the discussions that help so much!

~shrimpy

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 11:15am
Hi Lori!! I remember you - how are you doing? How is your hubbie? How are the boys? And all of your house projects. I would love to hear an update - post one for us!!