Dear Horse, Aussie & Saviola,

Am glad to be back here again and read stuff about you once more. Had to be "away" for a while because of a little (and silly) heart problem.

Am also happy that Aussie had gotten past a number of problems and is now happily waiting for her date with the storck . Am one with you in praying for her safe delivery. (Hey, Aussie, be ready [emotionally] wit the dreaded "post partum blues". Most women experience this depressing feeling weeks after giving birth. Just bear in mind that this is a normal phase and that you will soon recover. Believe in the love of the people around you).

When I registered in this forum, I was looking forward to seeing this friendly community grow. I guess one way to do this is for us to be a little open about our person. Aussie had done this. She had shared a lot about herself . . . and I believe her story had inspired most of us to appreciate more what we have in life and to look forward to a better tomorrow inspite of the obstacles that we may encounter along the way.

In a seminar I have attended, a group of about 30 people (from different walks of life, 20-60 years old) were brought together. After two days, they became so close to one another - as if they've known each other for years. The key? It was the activity they had participated in and the "life sharings" that they had.

Maybe we can start something like that here - I mean, simple sharings. If we somehow know something about each other, we will be more open and trusting. I know we are of different backgrounds and from different countries, but we are all in need of friends. What do you think?

Well, let me start by saying that I am a woman in my forties (please don't frown, it's just a number - I feel younger than that ), employed in a stable company, had encountered (and continue to encounter) both happy and trying times and willing to share with friends the lessons I've learned from my experiences. I have many friends . . . but this doesn't stop me from having more - especially in this forum, as I believe that (with the crazy world we are in now)many people still need friends who would listen . . . and understand!

Hmmmnn . . . I may be getting boring and my message is already too long! Let me get off now and I'll be glad to hear from you soon!

Have a blessed day!

Madison

Dear Madison

First of all . . . . . . . . .

Welcome Back!

I hope that everything is okay with your heart.

Don't ever think that your posts are too long - you should see some of my posts, they are more like manuscripts that forum posts but I just looove to write

I think it would be great if people are able to feel comfortable enough to share some of life's experiences with us. Of course, people have to feel comfortable. Even if there is something that somebody needs to get off their chest, we are more than willing to listen and help. I know only too well what happens when you try and bottle things up - and it's not very nice.

Madison, I am hoping to see you around this forum often. I think you will be able to offer lots of useful advice, having been through life's ups and downs.

Once again, welcome back

Auss

Dear Auss,

Thanks!

Sorry if I replied only today. Had migraine yesterday so I took time off to rest. I feel good now.

And how are you feeling now? Just a number of weeks before your due date. You must be pretty excited! Hope things will go along well. We will be waiting for your exciting news!

My reply will be kinda short because I got lots to do (after being on leave for a day) but this doesn't mean I wasn't happy seeing your message. Am grateful, really!

So long! Will visit the forum from time to time. Thanks and take care!

Madison