Donna, now nice to "hear your voice"! You've had a long road to travel with your mom, and I value your opinions. Marieka, this is one lady you should listen to!!

I will be going to a family wedding this weekend, so I'll have to be "quiet" for a few days.

I do have to echo Donna about the party...What a fantastic event!!! And please don't let the house being in a mess or plans not made make you crazy. With that many people around, who can see the house anyway. I promise you that they won't care and will only feel more at home. Do you think that THEIR houses are all neat?? Can you ask everybody to bring something and have a pot-luck picnic? Or can you get by with Stouffer's lasagne and chicken fettucine? They are good and easy and serve a crowd. Add some bags of salad and some brownies, and you've got a great meal.

Will you tell this group about your upcoming surgery and recovery? This would be a group who would want to know and to be given the opportunity to be supportive.

Have a great weekend. We'll "talk" later.

XOXO--Colleen