Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Tomorrow I head, with my husband, for Las Vegas. There I will meet many old friends and probably make some new ones, as there is a convention of about two thousand blind people who will gather for the next week, some there already but most arriving tomorrow. I just can't wait to go, and I really look forward to some of the things I'll do and people I will see, but only with one part of me. I came to know " the jewel of the desert " , as some would call it, in the late sixties as a young adult. My mother and stepfather moved there in 1967, and remained there until my mother died of throat cancer, in 1985. Throughout those years, I would go to see them, and of course would visit the casinos. There were six of us sibs, and we all gambled to a greater or lesser extent, some of us even going too far with it, though thankfully I was never one who did. My sister, who is now dead from her obesity, lost so much money that there were a couple of places who would comp her anything. In 1994, another sister went there, with and her friend, and all of their rooms, food and everything else, were comped at the Excalibir. We, Dan and I, were staying at the Aladdin, for business reasons, or she would have gotten us comped as well. I did go to a couple of feasts over there, with them, that were totally free, except for the tip. I always think of Las Vegas as 's city, and really of our longest term family place, and going there without them all there is always hard for me. I will be staying at the Riviera, where Mom was working when she got the cancer that killed her. Please everyone, help me to pray for the strength not to eat to comfort myself. Thank God, and Doctor Dutta, for the new tool that I have to help me physically. LaWanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 We'll be praying for you, LaWanda...it's tough to go back and face the ghosts of the past. How much those ghosts would want you to do what is best for you, your health. I'm sure your sister, who died from obesity, is so proud of you for what you've done. Do this for you, LaWanda...but do it for her, too. God bless, RobynnLaWanda Ezell wrote: Tomorrow I head, with my husband, for Las Vegas. There I will meet many old friends and probably make some new ones, as there is a convention of about two thousand blind people who will gather for the next week, some there already but most arriving tomorrow. I just can't wait to go, and I really look forward to some of the things I'll do and people I will see, but only with one part of me.I came to know "the jewel of the desert", as some would call it, in the late sixties as a young adult. My mother and stepfather moved there in 1967, and remained there until my mother died of throat cancer, in 1985. Throughout those years, I would go to see them, and of course would visit the casinos. There were six of us sibs, and we all gambled to a greater or lesser extent, some of us even going too far with it, though thankfully I was never one who did. My sister, who is now dead from her obesity, lost so much money that there were a couple of places who would comp her anything. In 1994, another sister went there, with and her friend, and all of their rooms, food and everything else, were comped at the Excalibir. We, Dan and I, were staying at the Aladdin, for business reasons, or she would have gotten us comped as well. I did go to a couple of feasts over there, with them, that were totally free, except for the tip. I always think of Las Vegas as 's city, and really of our longest term family place, and going there without them all there is always hard for me. I will be staying at the Riviera, where Mom was working when she got the cancer that killed her. Please everyone, help me to pray for the strength not to eat to comfort myself. Thank God, and Doctor Dutta, for the new tool that I have to help me physically. LaWanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 We'll be praying for you, LaWanda...it's tough to go back and face the ghosts of the past. How much those ghosts would want you to do what is best for you, your health. I'm sure your sister, who died from obesity, is so proud of you for what you've done. Do this for you, LaWanda...but do it for her, too. God bless, RobynnLaWanda Ezell wrote: Tomorrow I head, with my husband, for Las Vegas. There I will meet many old friends and probably make some new ones, as there is a convention of about two thousand blind people who will gather for the next week, some there already but most arriving tomorrow. I just can't wait to go, and I really look forward to some of the things I'll do and people I will see, but only with one part of me.I came to know "the jewel of the desert", as some would call it, in the late sixties as a young adult. My mother and stepfather moved there in 1967, and remained there until my mother died of throat cancer, in 1985. Throughout those years, I would go to see them, and of course would visit the casinos. There were six of us sibs, and we all gambled to a greater or lesser extent, some of us even going too far with it, though thankfully I was never one who did. My sister, who is now dead from her obesity, lost so much money that there were a couple of places who would comp her anything. In 1994, another sister went there, with and her friend, and all of their rooms, food and everything else, were comped at the Excalibir. We, Dan and I, were staying at the Aladdin, for business reasons, or she would have gotten us comped as well. I did go to a couple of feasts over there, with them, that were totally free, except for the tip. I always think of Las Vegas as 's city, and really of our longest term family place, and going there without them all there is always hard for me. I will be staying at the Riviera, where Mom was working when she got the cancer that killed her. Please everyone, help me to pray for the strength not to eat to comfort myself. Thank God, and Doctor Dutta, for the new tool that I have to help me physically. LaWanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Sandi, as always thanks for your support. Yes the Riviera has a workout room, and I plan to use it. I really am determiined not to overeat, so I probably won't, but positive stuff never hurts. Thanks again, see you soon! LaWanda At 03:30 PM 7/1/05, you wrote: >Dear, LaWanda--enjoy your trip. I'm sure you can keep your mouth >busy talking to all your good friends there (and not eating the wrong >stuff). Walk around with your friends alot too, if you can. Also, >many hotel have workout rooms, maybe you can use the equipment for >your your exercise. > >See you when you get back! >--Sandi > > > > Tomorrow I head, with my husband, for Las Vegas. There I will meet >many old friends and probably make some new ones, as there is a >convention of about two thousand blind people who will gather for the >next week, some there already but most arriving tomorrow. I just >can't wait to go, and I really look forward to some of the things >I'll do and people I will see, but only with one part of me. > > > > I came to know " the jewel of the desert " , as some would call it, in >the late sixties as a young adult. My mother and stepfather moved >there in 1967, and remained there until my mother died of throat >cancer, in 1985. Throughout those years, I would go to see them, and >of course would visit the casinos. There were six of us sibs, and we >all gambled to a greater or lesser extent, some of us even going too >far with it, though thankfully I was never one who did. My sister, > who is now dead from her obesity, lost so much money that there >were a couple of places who would comp her anything. In 1994, >another sister went there, with and her friend, and all of >their rooms, food and everything else, were comped at the Excalibir. >We, Dan and I, were staying at the Aladdin, for business reasons, or >she would have gotten us comped as well. I did go to a couple of >feasts over there, with them, that were totally free, except for the >tip. I always think of Las Vegas as 's city, and really of our >longest term family place, and going there without them all there is >always hard for me. I will be staying at the Riviera, where Mom was >working when she got the cancer that killed her. Please everyone, >help me to pray for the strength not to eat to comfort myself. Thank >God, and Doctor Dutta, for the new tool that I have to help me >physically. LaWanda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 LaWanda you have a great trip and remember all the fun you had there with your family. We will be praying for you! Now, HAVE FUN!! Laurie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Thanks, I plan to do my best. LaWanda At 11:17 PM 7/1/05, you wrote: >LaWanda you have a great trip and remember all the fun >you had there with your family. We will be praying >for you! Now, HAVE FUN!! >Laurie > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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