A BIG HUG AND HELLO, EVERYONE!

Hi all! I just wanted to say that I've been thinking about everyone and all the issues we're facing together. I have been pretty silent of late because I really don't want to be negative; having talked with a very special friend last night, I realize that this group is at a different place, a rather startling place, actually, and what we do with it depends on choices and action. I have been very disturbed and distressed over my behavior these last two weeks; definitely have confirmed that I eat to soothe raging emotions. Guess I always knew that but pre-surgery I just plowed my way through the muck without giving this so much as a thought. Now, I am DEALING with it, as best I can, moment to moment. But this new place at which we find ourselves -- it's a crossroads, really. Not PRE-surgery, not POST-surgery -- it's about just plain living, dealing with all that life throws at us, every day, simply as ordinary people living our lives. How wonderful is that??? We're not consumed with being FAT, or with THE NUMBERS ON THE SCALE -- we are just trying to manage our lives in this crazy, sometimes overwhelming world in which we live. Let's get on with it. I wish you love and health and happiness today -- just today -- we'll think about tomorrow....well, tomorrow. Love to you. Maureen

A Great Big Hug back at you sweetie. I agree with you just take a day at at time. Yesterday pretty much sucked & today was much better for me. so it just goes to show you, we gotta deal with stuff everyday & learn to deal with it a little better than we did in the past. You are right, this board is awesome & we all seem to stick together no matter what. You have a great day too! Marilyn, the Bearlady

And lots back at ya kiddo!! Keep the faith and take it one day at a time. You can't do anything about last weeks or next weeks demons, but you can kick some butt on today's demons!!! We've got your back. Mike

I know I can always count on you - hey, I'm planning to go to the 1st Tuesday SG meeting in October - wanna join me? How 'bout you, Pammie?

I'll try to make it if my doc will let me drive by then. One way or another, I'll be at the Thursday meeting.

Maureenie (I'm trying to make the transition to Maureen), Wow, your friend must be very wise and insightful. I bet she's beautiful and creative and brilliant and a snappy dresser to boot. LOL Here's to staying focused and getting through this together. Love ya, Connie

Hey, do you know her too? You're absolutely right on all counts 'cept you forgot to mention -- she has plumbing problems, poor dear. Love ya back, mauREENIE

Lots of warm wishes and hugs to you all. I have found myself grumpy lately and trying to figure out why.... Sure hate to be that other person around me at these times. Guess we are all going through something.

((((((Maureen!)))))))