Its me Kris from Maine...accept my apologies..and read!

Hi, I know its been wayyy too long. My computer crashed in October, and I have been on a temporary and sooo busy. I feel so much guilt..but I need you all. Firstly, I too finally joined the century club. I feel like it was a long time coming, but I admit, I havent been as faithful as I should have been. I have been fervently reading your posts and its giving me just what I need..a kick in the butt! I want you all to see a photo of me. As many of you will recall,on January 1st of this year my husband came 'leaping out of the closet' and our marriage came to an end after 13 years of what I thought was really wonderful. It has been hard, but I decided that this year for christmas cards, I would send out a statement! I had a family photo done..of me and my two little girls..(I will post that one when I get it back) the statement to all is that "we're doing great" While having the pictures taken, and normally I would go to sears, or olan mills, but invested in a real photo shoot this time...I had him take a few of me for my webpage for my business, and just posted it the other day.. If you like, take a peek. http://www.simplymusic.net/page.php?page=Teacher&teacherID=184&country=USA&state=ME gee..I hope that posts correctly. If it doesnt I will fix it. Anyway..I look at it, and think..is that Me?! I still have a ways to go...(am just at 200 now) but Thank God daily for this surgery. I am doing ok. Its been a long year, but I even have given myself to go out on a few dates. Its FUN! I promise to stay in touch. Kris

Kris, this is kinda weird...I was just thinking about you yesterday, wondering where you've gone to and hoping everything is ok with you. So glad to hear from you! Your picture is lovely, you look absolutely wonderful. Gosh, this board is every bit about courage and strength of character as it is about losing weight! Look what you've gone through since your surgery and look at the amazing way in which you've taken control of your life after the emotional devestation you've suffered as a result of the break-up of your marriage. I am so proud of you! By the way, I didn't know you taught music and that you were in Maine. We will definitely have to meet! I am in Connecticut, not so far away, fellow March 8th-er! Listen, don't be a stranger to this board. We need you as much as you need us! Take care, my friend. Maureen

Thanks Maureen, I too have been thinking about you. Especially as we approach the 8th of everymonth. Yes. I teach an amazing piano program. Its very non tradtional and foucses on getting students (kids and adults) playing the piano immediatley and not focusing on reading music in the beginning. You wouldnt believe the results. I have kids from 6-76 playing blues,pop, classics, etc..in weeks..not years! Ok ok so much for the commercial announcement. I soo appreciate your comments. I have struggled with many issues this year and am feeling like as I approach the end of this year, I have to believe that my best years are ahead of me..and that, in terms of potential relationships, I have saved the best parts of me for someone else. I choose to believe that! It keeps me sane! Thanks again, (to all of you) Kris!