Meet Karin 
Karin and I tell each other EVERYTHING that happens in our lives. If something happens to either one of us or anything is said about either one of us then the other one is always the first to know. I think we both have had some horrible things happen to us in the past but we always try to be there for one another. There was a time in her life when she needed all the friends and support that she could get and unfortunately it was at a moment where we had lost touch with each other. To this day I feel very guilty about that and wish that I could somehow make up for it but I cant seem to find a way to do that. I hope that she has forgiven me for that and all I can say is that I will do everything in my power to never let that happen again.
As with all friendships, she has her little querks that bother me, and of course I have my little querks that bother her, we found those out about each other because there have been a couple of times where we have found ourselves in a situation where we have had to live with each other for a little while. All in all though she is a great friend to have. She drives me crazzzzzzzzy with her puter problems all the time but yet she blames that one on me and says it all my fault. LOL Her husband and kids are wonderful too. For the first time I think that her husband and mine actually like each other and get along very well! She tells me all the time that "I did good this time". LOL Thanks Karin, I'm glad I have your approval! He He He
We dont get to see each other as much as I would like to even though we only live 45 minutes apart but we do talk to each other almost everyday on the phone or at least on the computer. I think we would both go insane if we didn't have that.
Now, let me tell you about some of the impact that she has had on my life. As most of you know, I went through a really hard time when I left my first husband. I had gone into shelter and could not have contact with anyone. I felt awful for doing that but I didn't see any other way out. Unfortunately, my husband(now EX-husband) got to her before I could and gave them his version of the story and therefore she did not know what had gone on in our relationship and kind of stood by him. It drove me absolutely crazy not being able to let her in on what really went on and didn't think I could make it through all of that without her support and I felt as though I had to make it right. So, I came out of shelter and went back to my husband for a short time and made sure that Karin and her husband actually saw some of the things that were going on in our relationship so they would understand why I did what I did. Thank the Lord that I got the chance for them to see it and once again they opened their hearts and their home to me and my daughter and helped me get back up on my feet and I made it through it all. I can never thank her enough for everything that she did for me and my daughter and if she hadn't done it then I would not be where I am today. This is not the only thing she has done to impact my life but it was one of the greatest and I will never forget it. Thank you Karin for your love and support. Love ya!
Meet Martha
Martha is a very wonderful lady. Our relationship has been very rocky but with the help of God it has held together. I have hurt her very badly in the past but because of the wonderful person that she is, she has forgiven me for everything and we have moved on to have a brand new relationship. In the past, we have gone through alot together and experienced alot of new things in life and it has brought us alot closer to each other. Our bond of friendship is stronger now then it has ever been and nothing or no one can ever break that! She has taught me how to have faith in the Lord and in myself. She showed me the meaning of unconditional love. I never knew what that was until she came into my life. She did walk out of my life for a short time because of the hurt that I caused her and I thought I was going to die without her. It made me realize that I had to wake up and stop living my life the way I was. Then I realized that she never left me in her heart. She was always there in spirit which I think is more valuable then being there physically. She showed me that there are many different paths to take in life and that the decision was mine and only mine. She wouldn't let me depend on her completely and take my falls for me. She did not stand behind me to hold me up but instead she walked beside me. With her love and support I have gotten over more hurdles then most people have in their entire life. As far as I am concerned she is my "real mother". She has never left my side and has never put me down no matter what I did or said. She understands me completely and loves me unconditionally. The Lord works in mysterious ways and I know he had a hand in this friendship. Thank you Martha. Love ya!
Meet Nicole
By the way....if you are at all wondering...and I know you are...lol....my son (Cole) was named after her.
Thank you for everything hun! Love ya!
Cole's web page...check it out
Meandering Thoughts
Meet Vicky 
MEET MS DENISE
MEET DEE DEE
Dee Dee....aka my little Butterbeans.(I will explain that later) Her other nicknames include Ariel, Honey and Butterball, lol. I met Ariel back in December of 2002. We met in flipsides pachisi social room. She was the TD and I was a player. I have to thank Karin for that one. If it wasn't for her then we would have never became friends, Karin is the one that got me involved playing in her tournaments. At first, I didn't think much of Dee Dee at all. She was very hard to read and I could "never figure her out". I dont know why, but something told me to stick with her and I am really glad that I did. I wound up becoming part of her tournament team and talked to her more and more everyday. The more I talked to her, the more I found out what a wonderful person she is. She has a heart bigger then the world we live in.
Around Valentine's day she put an add on her web page where her players could send little valentines to each other. Trying to be funny, I sent her one asking her if she would be my valentine. She sent me one back saying of course she would be. The next day we were in flipside playing in a tournament and someone stated in the lobby that "Ariel" was her woman and no one else could have her. I told them that "Ariel" was MY valentine and not hers and she had to fight me for her,lol. We were arguing back and forth and then "Ariel" told me that I had nothing to worry about because I was her "HoneyBears" and no one else was. For several days after that I racked my brain trying to think of a nickname for her. I was talking to her one afternoon and all of a sudden the name Butterbeans just popped into my head and it stuck there. So, from that point on she is my little Butterbeans.
Now, that I have completely bored you to tears with that, let me tell you some more about Dee Dee. As I said before, she has a very big heart and will do anything for anyone if she can. She is married and has 4 children and still finds time for her "online" family. She is always there when you need her and always knows exactly what to say. She stands up for what she believes in and will always stand her ground. She will back you up til the end no matter what the cost may be. She is very sincere with everyone that she comes into contact with. Once you get to know her she is a very easy person to get along with. Has a great sense of humor too. When we talk on the phone we are constantly laughing. She has had several asthma attacks while we were on the phone because she gets to laughing so hard and she tries to blame it all on me but she helps it along too! If you have a problem you can always go to her and know that it will not go any further if asked. She is very sensitive and takes things to heart but if you give her respect then you will receive it back in ten fold. If your mad and need to "vent" on someone, she is great for that too. She always knows how to get you back on track and in a good mood again. It is impossible to stay mad when you talk to her.
Tp sum it up, she is a wonderful person to have in your life because when you are friends with Dee Dee.....You have a friend for life! Some people may not agree with me on that but thats how I feel.
I wuvs you my little Butterbeans!
