Thanks Mary!!! Yes, I have enjoyed total health for seven months now. God has used that in such a BIG way. (hense why we're moving) I've now gone to churches and groups to minister to people there. It's incredible that God has chosen to use little ol' me in this way. It is such a blessing to touch peoples lives in a real way. My husband and I are moving to Oklahoma to attend Bible college, we plan to go into the ministry!! And it all started with my healing!! Yes - I have to tell myself that I'm whole, healthy, and good enough just like I am!!! It's a daily struggle though, that's for sure!!! I am so very blessed!!! I really LOVE life now. I even enjoy the stressful days (lol). It all just has so much more meaning to me know. Have a great summer Laurie

Hiya Laurie, So good to see you post. I remember last December when you shared about your healing and recovery from the illness that plagued you and was quite serious. I could not post then due to some glitch and my technical inaptitude but I was truly rejoicing for your delightful gift and renewal. I also had a wonderful healing. I was having blood sugar rapid drops many times a day. Dizzy, sweating, & shaking - the whole thing. Sorta feeling like dumping - almost a drunk- like dizziness. I tried everything and kept yogurt in my lunchbox everytime I went out because it was the only thing that helped immediately. My doc was very concerned and the updated data on WLS patients reported an increase in this problem and that it could become very serious. I was at a 24 hr prayer vigil at my church. At the closing prayer the pastor asked anyone who needed healing to come up and recieve prayer. I did . I have deep faith in healing yet know we do not always recieve it right away and as an old pastor used to say God's answers are " Yes, NO , and Not Yet. " I was open and so hoping for a, Yes ! Well, I am so grateful to say the whole low blood sugar issue went away. I recieved quite a gift. So I know the joy of such a gift of healing. Happy packing and moving. Seems you just moved a yr ago, or so. With such a large family it must be a true challenge. Sorry the kids will get/feel gipped, tho. But it may help you settle in as they return to school out there. With the head issues, I hear ya. Though I don't expect to ever see single digit clothing sizes...and am just a teeny-weeny bit envious , I do get quite shocked when I pass a mirror in a shop or the glass in the window and see my reflection. I can't believe it is me ! Then comes the temptation to over scrutinize the crepe folds and empty balloon skin here and there ( and there, too ) and just tell myself to STOP spazzing. Because the gift of renewed life is such a treasure and I don't ever want to forget where I came from or ever go back . As my youngest daughter is contemplating WLS and I see the dispair in her eyes and contempt towards herself at her inability to succeed at this weight loss thing in the normal (whatever NORMAL really means ! ) way, I recall walking in those shoes and feeling so much pain in every joint from the strain Morbid Obesity and gravity puts on them. It makes me think back ...and although my personal journey is not stellar success it has given me such renewed freedom and confidence and lightness in my step. It causes me to be deeply grateful for the blessing of this " TOOL " ! Glad you dropped in, Mary

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, I think it will be a huge struggle to keep the weight off. But- no pain/no gain--and this life is much better.

My 2 year is May 31...so hard to believe. I've pretty much stablized, maybe gained 5 lbs. I work out every day - Jazzercise, I also golf 3 days a week and dig in the garden. I just don't get it!!!! I do take thyroid meds but the doc says the blood work is good. I have to get my 2 yr blood taken and go for my follow up w/my surgeon. I still have 40 lbs to lose and it's driving me crazy! I will be good to see how much my body fat has gone down though w/all my exercise. All-in-all, it's been a great 2 years. I really don't mean to complain. I've very happy. Best wishes and congrats to all! Sue McD

Happy 2 years to everyone!! My weight has leveled off. Still about 20lbs from goal but a very very happy size 12. Just can't quite to seem to get motivated to Back to Basics. Looking foward to another fun summer! Best wishes to everyone Jen