I'm sooooo saaaaaad...

I also post and read the California board here at OH. There is this wonderful man, John Ott, who has been struggling to get his surgery for a long time, now. He is delightful, always positive, always showing heaps of love and support. He is also a poet and wrote just the most beautiful poems in the posts "Poem of the Day". He died last night from WLS complications... I am just soooooooo saaaaaaad right now, typing this through a puddle of tears. He left a poem with a friend, just in case he didn't make it, to post to all of his friend's at OH. I've taken the liberty of posting it with this post, so you can see a glimmer of John... This is posted by Luana Ball, one of John's many friends, whom he entrusted his last poem to. He will be sorely missed... I miss him! wendy ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ John asked me to post this if somethang happened to him. It is with a sad heart that I do so ~ Luana Ball. Mortality Is it my time to go? Will I lose the fight? I will pass on the baton, If you will it. While I want to stay, I know that isn't your way. You know what's best for me, This I know. So my arms are outstretched my Lord, Do with me as you will, Take me home to you, Or let me stay on Earth. So that's your word Lord, You're taking me home. I'm ready to go, As you know. For those still here, Fighting the battles. Keep the faith, and stay, the path. ©9/21/05 by John Ott, Jr. I dedicate this to all who are trying to control the disease of obesity by using that wonderful tool known as weight loss surgery. I wrote this one while thinking about my impending surgery and considering the possibility that I wouldn't make it. If this poem is posted on the ObesityHelp messageboards by anyone other than myself, it means that I did die in the attempt, whether it was on the table, or afterwards. For my brothers and sisters still struggling, keep the faith. This disease does not have to be fatal. I am looking over you all from my place in Heaven and if God allows me to do so, I will lend you the strength you need to persevere.

Wendy I am devastated by John's death. I just found out about it as I have not been on the boards much lately. I always enjoyed his daily poems and his upbeat attitude. I am so sorry that he has passed. Dianne

I am so sorry to hear about your friend