I was born (1951) and raised in Chicago and still live there.... and *I* don't have a card from Richie Daley, much less his famous father! Windy Pat

Hey, Lee. I was just visiting a friend with an 11 year old boy and a 1 year old girl. Following my visit -I said to my husband..."I need to get me one of them" - referring to the 11 year old boy. He is absolutely smitten with his little sister and is a tremendous help to his mom. You are not crazy, just adventurous. Denise

I am so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you... Its funny I have been wondering where you have been, I have not seen you on here since your birthday. Take care of yourself. xoxox Lee

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are also with you. Wanda

Well, my friends...I've been debating posting this latest drama in my life. I've decided to go through with it. I think it will help me to move on and get beyond the pain. My cousin, age 52 and I have grown close over the past 10 years. She has a twin sister who had gastric bypass surgery in August. Her sister had a slew of complications and has been in and out of the hospital with surgery related issues. My cousin was very interested in my journey and I shared everything with her last May when I visited. Following my visit she wanted to also have the surgery. She was 5'2" and was topping out about 270 pounds. She had her gastric bypass surgery on March 1, my 36th birthday. She died on March 2 of a pulmonary embolism. She was a strong and determined woman with tremendous gifts. I will never be able to look at my surgery materials, she wrote all over them. I will never be able to talk to her about our lives and hopes and dreams again. I miss her. I miss her presence in my life. Now I'm sad! Denise