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[Sandra Bostwick]

Hi! Which ones are you in your siggy pictures?? The woman on the left of the four women looks so much like the one on the right on the picture of two women. Even the colors and shirt patterns are similar!

[BelmontBelle]

Sandy if you are refering to my siggy pic and DDuff's, you are right. I am the same woman (even taken the same day) in her pic.

Left to right is me (Lisa), my DD, her DD and DDuff (Danell).
This picture was taken on our recent Spring Break trip to WDW.

[DDuff]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

Hi! Which ones are you in your siggy pictures?? The woman on the left of the four women looks so much like the one on the right on the picture of two women. Even the colors and shirt patterns are similar!

The four women ? Now I'm all teary eyed thinking about how grown up our little girls are.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by BelmontBelle

Sandy if you are refering to my siggy pic and DDuff's, you are right. I am the same woman (even taken the same day) in her pic.

Left to right is me (Lisa), my DD, her DD and DDuff (Danell).
This picture was taken on our recent Spring Break trip to WDW.

AH HA!!!!! I didn't even notice it was TWO of the same women! I also took a close look and I can see that the girls are still girls. My computer screen is far away and I'm always leaning back in my chair.

How long have you been friends?

[genhand]

OMG! I just bought the book (actually a gift from DH since he knew I wanted it!) But I can't start to read it before our vacation in 10 days (it was the only catch to his gift!) I'm also trying not to read what you guys think... But I can't wait to start reading!

[stretch2864]

Originally Posted by genhand

OMG! I just bought the book (actually a gift from DH since he knew I wanted it!) But I can't start to read it before our vacation in 10 days (it was the only catch to his gift!) I'm also trying not to read what you guys think... But I can't wait to start reading!

Welcome! The book is very good. I am actually behind in reading as we have been so busy working on our house. I am hoping to catch up this next week while I am in Arizona. Then I will go back also to read comments from more recent threads as well. I am sure you will enjoy the book as it gives you so much to ponder about your own life.

[BelmontBelle]

Originally Posted by DDuff

The four women ? Now I'm all teary eyed thinking about how grown up our little girls are.

I thought the same at first, but then I just decided that you and I must look so young that she thought we were all the same age!

[DDuff]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

AH HA!!!!! I didn't even notice it was TWO of the same women! I also took a close look and I can see that the girls are still girls. My computer screen is far away and I'm always leaning back in my chair.

How long have you been friends?

It is obviously the shades in my sig picture - we are in disguise We've been friends for almost 12 years now. It has been 6 years since we lived near each other. Although we are now just 2 1/2 hours apart which is great because we can see each other more often.

[DDuff]

Originally Posted by BelmontBelle

I thought the same at first, but then I just decided that you and I must look so young that she thought we were all the same age!

Wouldn't the girls get a chuckle out of that. Maybe now Shelby won't give me a hard time about being too old to wear my ROXY sunglasses.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by genhand

OMG! I just bought the book (actually a gift from DH since he knew I wanted it!) But I can't start to read it before our vacation in 10 days (it was the only catch to his gift!) I'm also trying not to read what you guys think... But I can't wait to start reading!

Welcome! Hope you catch up soon!I love this book!

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by DDuff

It is obviously the shades in my sig picture - we are in disguise .

Kind if like Superman!

Good to see you, Vickie.

[DDuff]

Time to finish up with India.

Bead 61 - I was really sad to see Richard leave. I will try to "keep cultivating gratitude" in his honor.

Bead 62: As someone who is uncomfortable with silence I understand Liz's need to talk too much. I thought it was amusing that when she considers being in silence she is still the center of everyone's attention.

Bead 63: Not surprised at all that there were other plans for Liz at this point.

Bead 64: Love Love Loved the quote, "God dwells within you, as you." I think sometimes it is the most difficult to accept the fact that we are as God intended us to be. One of my daily affirmations is that I love my self today just as I am. I think that is the message God is trying to send Liz in this bead.
Bead 65: Liz = Julie McCoy, Yogic cruise director.
This bead also served as a reminder to me that sometimes the people that are really getting on your nerves are just acting that way because they're all afraid. The pushy person at the grocery store, the guy who cuts you off in traffic, the woman talking about you behind your back - these people are all dealing with their own stuff.

Bead 66: Okay I'll admit it when she starts talking about the turiya state I kinda zone out. I consider myself pretty new age friendly but I'm not sure I comprehend how these yogis can live entirely in this state. Although I'd love to have more bliss in my life. I'm glad that she is transported to the center of God's palm but I think the description of portals is a little sci-fi for me.

Bead 67: I was touched by how her desperation to hold onto the experience caused her to loss the connection. For some reason this part was more understandable to me.

Bead 68: I think the retreats reminded me to surround myself with positive people. The energy they brought with them allowed her to attain her goal.

Bead 69: I was grateful that she finally found her word and I felt like this bead made the book seem more connected. I actually feel like the word was a good fit for Liz.

Bead 70: I actually agree with Liz that it is okay to cherry pick your religion. In fact I think that even organized religion is doing a little of that now days. Even at my area there are numerous Methodist churches some are more traditional and some are more contemporary. What is that if not cherry picking?

Beads 71 and 72: I celebrated the fact that during her stay at the Ashram Liz was able to find acres of grace.

I will miss India but am ready for a little L O V E.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by DDuff

Time to finish up with India.
I will miss India but am ready for a little L O V E.

GREAT WORK! Loved the comments!

Guess what! I'm going back to Disney on the 5th! A friend of mine is doing some market research out there, and she gets a free companion ticket, so I'll be going. I think I'll just hang out in the resorts, though, because between the crowds and the heat, I might enjoy my few days more if I relax!

YAY! I have to get out of India before I go back to Disney, though.

[tkm1005]

Ok so I'm a bit behind, but I did read a bit today so wanted to post some comments:

Bead 60: Loved the idea of being able to let go of a relationship without the other person. I think too often we carry baggage from previous relationships long after they are gone.

Bead 61: Sad that Richard left, but I'm so curious if they end up in a relationship.

Bead 62: I do think there are talkers and observers in life and if you have the "gift of gab" use it

Bead 63: Proof that she is obviously a social being.

I'll post more later.

[BelmontBelle]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

Guess what! I'm going back to Disney on the 5th! A friend of mine is doing some market research out there, and she gets a free companion ticket, so I'll be going. I think I'll just hang out in the resorts, though, because between the crowds and the heat, I might enjoy my few days more if I relax!

YAY! I have to get out of India before I go back to Disney, though.

Congrats on your trip! What resort will you be staying at?

I'd better get busy now, I haven't even started this weeks beads yet.