You're absolutely correct about dreams - I know that I have done things that I wouldn't have thought possible years ago - not on a grand scale, mind but dreams are dreams, little or small <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

hmmm - gathering at Dotsies..........Dotsie, you could have a giant candle party then, think of the hostess gift <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

I'm a dreamer too, (with God on my side!) and I find surprises almost every single day. It's called grace. We just have to make ourselves aware of it!

I am reading way too many books right now, but one I just started is, WHat's SO AMazing About Grace (I think that's the title). It's by Yancey. I have a feeling it's going to be a winner. Anyone read it? I'll let you know more as I get into it.

I tell you what, if you all would travel here, I'd be more than happy to have you and plan a fun weekend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I have a couple dreams ladies that I am working on behind the scenes.

One is to get the book club more organized, which is coming soon, I promise.

Another is to local chapters of boomerwomenspeak so women can build community and share our stories, lives, gifts, talents, etc.

And, I want to have a boomerwomenspeak convention with Jawjaw as our first official guest speaker. What do you think of those dreams?

I just want to say thank you to everyone that has made this possible...and oh yes...I want world peace.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

All kidding aside. These women in here, in my opinion, are the ROCK of this forum and Dotsie, I know you agree. They contribute almost daily, care about each other, and give hugs, encouragement and love generously to anyone who needs it on any given day.

Lots of these women email each other outside of this board and continue and grow their mentoring/friendship with each other. And let's not forget sharing our faith with each other as well.

ALL OF THIS STARTED BECAUSE THIS WOMEN----DOTSIE----had faith and a dream. Look what this ONE person has done? Amazing, isn't it? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Now she is talking about forming chapters of BWS...does life get any better than this? I think not.

If all of this doesn't make her THE BOOMER MAMMA, or the GRAND BOOMER, or THE BIG BOOMER, I don't know what will, eh?

Anybody got any suggestions for her title?

While this is great and she has given us all so much, I do forget to say THANK YOU to Dotsie for all of her hard work and friendship, so I am saying it now...THANKS GIRL...Your the best. Take a bow... See you at the conference <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

THUNDER BOOMER <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" />

RE: What's So Amazing about Grace? haven't read it yet, but I have read Reaching for the Invisible God by Yancey, and Where is God When it Hurts (I think thats the title....) - I love Phillip Yancey, the way he writes - let me know what you think of the one you're reading.

I Kind of like Boomer Momma. Would she get a fun hat and cape to go with the title?

Okay ladies, I just saw all this for the first time...where have I been. I don't like missing posts. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

JJ, thanks for all the kind words about this forum. It's amazing what God can do when you tune in to His station! Trust me, that's all it is. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Candice, a hat and a cape to go with Boomer Momma? I could only imagine what you and JJ would come up with! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

ALso, Phillip Yancy is going to be in a book store in DC. It's about an hour away, well longer depending on that horrific traffic. I don't think I can take the time to see him, but if he was any closer I sure would.