The Road Not Taken

Hello My Precious Girls!

Sorry, it's taken me a minute to get situated here, due to greasy fingers from cheese puffs! I know, I need them like a hole in the head... My 21 year old mind says, 'go for it girl, it's been ages since you've had chips... But, then my 45 year old ass says, 'gurl, you know right where those are gonna end up!' Just for the record, the 21 year old won... Well, what can I say, you know what kind of judgement you have at 21! ;-)

Candy Girl, I'm with Gypsy, I laughed so hard at your Steelwood Story! Just for the record, I'm pretty sure my child was conceived on TT 17! :-) Bet they don't have anything regarding that sort of history on their Manor House walls! :-P Hey, did I ever tell you what one of my old Point Clear patients once told me... She was about 80 at the time, she said "Sugga, let me tell you, real Southern Women don't sip mint juleps, they drink bourbon while sittin on their verandas!" So, just in case the need arises again, go for the bourbon Girl! :-) But, let me just say, MB was on the right track! You go Girl! I'm thinking we should chip in and get you an emergency flask for just such occasions... You know, something blinged out and totally red-neck!

Gypsy, I'm so glad you're feeling more like yourself and that the Baby Boy is doing so well. I know it's meant the world seeing him back home again! I have a feeling that like is going to take some interesting turns for you in the near future. Finish you books, and send them in... It just pisses me off that now we can't go on Oprah with you, I think retiring after 25 years was a big mistake! Anyhoo... I'll settle for a book signing party at the local Barne's & Noble, or any place where they sell cheap books & legal addictive stimulants. Can you tell I recently watched "You've Got Mail?" :-)

You know... I sit reading the words that mark our journeys and realize how amazing our lives truly are... Again, with "You've Got Mail"... Something I've read in a book reminds me so much of our lives! How many people can truly look back and see that their brave choices have lead to some amazing places?! Granted, they weren't easy choices, or easy roads to get there, but look how far we've come!

Candy Girl, you own the most precious, and successful, store... And while I know it's a lot of hard work, I'm sure that you don't regret taking the chance, being brave and following a dream! I know I'm so proud of you, and for you! And wherever you decide to go from this point, it will be just as amazing! :-)

Gypsy... You've traveled and lived new places, you're a published writer... Which is what you've always wanted. You've met so many interesting people and you've lived life to the full... And now, a new chapter begins... New adventures, new people, a new beginning, but within the bosom of home and family. I know that you're going to shine in this new life, because you always do Buttercup!

I too am branching out a bit... You know how much I love jewellery... Check out Gemdrops4u2010 on Ebay. Clive & I have started a store and who knows, maybe some day it will get to the point that we can actually move it into a little shop. Let me know what you think, I need all the input I can get.

I'll leave you both with these words from one of my favorite poems, it just seems to fit the occasion.

"I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
two roads diverged in a wood, and I --
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."

Love to you both & to your Babies!

Miss you so very much...

The One Who Followed Love