when i first found this board

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when i first found this board
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 8:31am
i was a very shy young blonde girl on my first computer,not knowing exacty what i was looking for.but after a while of searching the world wide web my broswer brought me to this a site.it was ivillage 43-59 board,where at first apprehensive,i began to fit in with all the wonderful gals that were posting here.we all had so much in common,marriage,children,divorces,pms,perimeno,menopause,life and death issues,cooking not cooking,laughing,crying,controversies,some without, some with,some just struggling to live and maintain their sanity in an ever changing world,and little did i know that my world would also change after that first post.did i stop,this shy,scared,little blonde from wisconsin.h-ell no,i kept posting.just how has this computer and all of you changed my life,well i think that is evident.i began to meet some of you,my first was bren,she invited me into her life and when mal was born she considered me a part of her family,where she shared,the heartache of malls journey thru her first months of life.next was kaci,my neighbor in wisconsin,who shared with all of us,the wonderful supportive family she has,and darb,a wonderful sweet lady,a gardner and traveler extrodinare.i got to see her gardens and partake of a tea at her home where i met kat,jan and judy.three of the most rowdy gals ya ever wanted to meet!!LOL mr.dick got to come along,cause he is my chauffeur!!next were kay and bob,from south dakota,a couple that we got to know and enjoy their company.they fit rite in and became a part of our home and family and are welcome here anytime.then it was on to madison where i met rain,a gal who likes to say what her heart feels.recently mr.dick and i ended up in napeville,where i got to have lunch with mare from az,and even though,mr.dick was ready to leave me there,LOL,we all had such a great time,walking on the riverwalk,talking about plans and enjoying a nice lunch at egg harbour.

i have not only got to meet some of you,but some of you have invited me into your lives,via emails and pics of your family and beloved pets.i have learned to read again,i have begun to write again,i have traveled outside the boundries of what i call my safety net,home.yes changes for the good have come out of this board for many of us,but along the way,as in life,there are also problems.its like sex,when the fireworks stop and the excitment wears off,the newness dies and life takes over,hardwork begins to set the rhymn back in motion and thru patience, tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness it will be an easy task.and i know that all of you no matter what controversies crop up,no matter whos feelings have been hurt,no matter who has been talked about,this board will still be the best d-amn board to come on,a place where we still can laugh,cry,rant and rave,a place where we have come to know,respect and love each other,for who we are,and not what others think we should be.we are all different,large small tall and short.some with gray hair,some with browne hair some natural blondes!! i have wanted to quit many times but something keeps pulling me back here,and i know what it is.its the power of all of you,the chance to enjoy the difference in each person and the promise of meeting again.

so to you gals i lift my cup of coffee and say thank you sooooooooooo much,for making my life alot better!! viva la difference!! (((hugs)))mindy

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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 5:08pm
I don't post as often as I would like to, but go thru withdrawals if I don't at least read the days posts. I have read the support between you all and find it reassuring. I came to iV only a couple of months ago and feel welcomed on this board. I may not join in the chats or post very often but I know that you girls are there if I need you. And I will very soon.

I add my cup to the toast to you ladies. No matter what you are still there.

Makes my day!

LM
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 6:30pm
Mindy, mahalo!! You've managed not to miss a thing. (((((((Hugs))))))) cindy
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 8:23pm
Well, I don't buy the blonde part for a second because I have your picture when you first started posting here AND you're a BRUNETTE - ah ha! But the rest of what you said was true and as Darby said, we're all better off knowing you. The day I was at your house, you made me feel like a part of your family AND I certainly enjoyed talking to your brother about his Hurley exploits - once from Wisconsin, always from Wisconsin no matter if your roots are Italy or Norway.

Take care my friend and I look forward to seeing you next month!

love,

eldri

love,

Eldri

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 8:26pm
Hey down97, where in Wisconsin are you? I'm in Green Bay (or just west thereof). I think we have the most Wisconsinites here of any state (well maybe Illinois has more, but then we all know they're just "wanna be" Wisconsinites - LOL).

love,

eldri

love,

Eldri

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 8:40pm
Bravo and well said Mindy. What would the board be without our Mindyisms:) Love ya, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 8:43pm
Eldri so good to see you posting again I for one have missed you!!

Hugs

Mary

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 9:25pm
Oh Mindy......No one can say it like you dear friend....You have such a gift

for speaking what so many of us feel.....Love you lots dear Mindy!!

Hugs, Nan
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 9:44pm
Awwww, Mindy, you're such a sweetie!! I agree, this board is a treasure, and meeting so many of you has really been a treat! I was so surprised when you actually came to Naperville, as it was across the state line. See, we didn't even check for a passport when you came here! LOL

Who knows, Mindy, this summer, IL.....maybe next you'll be flying off to Europe! Now THAT I want to see!!

Jan

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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 10:04pm
Mindy,

You have such a beautiful way of expressing yourself!! Your words speak of love and long term friendships! You know, as I read your post, I kept thinking of the term someone on this board started......"Sisters of the Heart". As "sisters" we sometimes squabble, but that doesn't mean we don't love and care about each other and heaven help anyone who tries to pry us apart!!!

Now.....about this "blond" thing????? Hmmmmmmm......don't think so!!!

And oh yeah....when are you gonna supply me with another beautiful text?????

Love you!

Sooze

Susan siggie
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Tue, 08-12-2003 - 2:11am
Welcome down,

Have to say, dang proud of being a Wisconsinite also.

Rain

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