.for gods sake don't either of you do it for real!With peace once more restored, with smile and a giggle or two all round,Katie emerged from hiding be...ind the cushions on the sofa. Tricia couldsee that she did appear to really have been frightened so took her intoher arms for some intense medical treatment. Like girl hugs are special, aMummy has eyes in the back of her head, a Mummys kiss makes cuts andscratches hurt less, the magical properties of a dress can make a girlfeel special but most. The rest of the collective worked together in barn-raising, damming creeks and small rivers to provide extra water, constantly building new homes for rapidly growing families and other jobs that needed added labor to succeed.As the families grew to know each other they began to host family get-togethers in their homes. Because of the distances involved, the meets were spread out during the Spring and Summer months. The families would start to arrive on a Friday, prepared to spend the weekend. Somehow I managed to haul myself up the rest of the slope, and from there I struggled across the school field to the finish line, vaguely aware of some cheers from spectators as I passed.After the finish line, I staggered on until I reached a quiet spot away from the crowds. I collapsed onto all fours and dry-heaved until my whole stomach lining felt sore. Then I rolled over on my back and took short, shallow breaths until the pain in my lungs eased and my vision cleared.I got up and headed to. The four now sat in their booth and discussed the volunteer experiences they'd been having.Vicky: It felt so good, like deep in my heart, meeting needs of old guys who had given up hope of ever again having fun sex. I was proud to make it as much fun for them as it was for me.Vic: I got to admit that the look of amusement on those nursing students' faces was reward enough for me. But I too felt pride in knowing I was forwarding their careers and doing my part for medical professionalism. Also,.