4 years

Wow! So much has changed in 4 years! It's hard to imagine, but I did not even think about WLS Friday on my anniversary! (Remember, I was the "Test Canary" for our marchers!) I'm just deep into living life. I think how I've spent the last 2 days tells a lot. My daughter has a 5 year old son who I adore. He was a lot of my motivation, because I wanted to be able to play with him. Well, about 10 days ago, they just added 2 foster children to their family--a 3 year old girl and 2 year old brother. Both kids are starved for attention and lacking in consistent discipline, and it has made their household chaotic to say the least. The last 2 days I have babysat the 3 year old to give some relief. The 2 little ones are OK alone, but terrorize each other together. We had errands to run both days and she threw more than one tantrum, but I was able to keep up with her and even had enough energy to enjoy her. There is no way I would have had the stamina to do this before surgery. I have my food issues, but life is still much better than before. I hope each of you finds it the same! Happy anniversary to each of us! Joy

happy anniversary-thx for sharing with us! kids can take so much outta ya!!glad that you can keep up -that was a lot of my motivation-my grands.... hugs!

Joy, let me publicly proclaim that I adore you! Every time you post, no matter how dreary it is outside, life gets a little brighter for me. You are so positive and such an inspiration - I truly do love you and so hope to meet you some day soon. Love, Reenie

Glad things are going well for you!! Ladybug Marilyn

Congrats Joy. Is good to see your post. I look forward to reading and updating myself on all of the Marchers and we go forward.