I'm baaaack

Made it back safe and sound from my high school reunion. Posted some pictures on my profile. I had a great time. Some of the gals I graduated with and who I saw just 2 years ago did not recognize me until I spoke. One woman was talking to one of my friends wondering what happened to the woman who MC'd 2 years ago because that woman didn't look like she would live to come to this reunion. She had a really hard time believing I was that woman and I not only alive, but planning to stay that way for a long time. This time I could go to all the museums and shopping with my family. They did not have to slow down because I couldn't keep up. I walked all over Old Town Albuquerque. Last time, I made it to one shop and that was all. This time we went to the old mission church and I walked back and forth between shops trying to get the best prices on what I wanted to buy. My sister could not keep up with me. I feel so fortunate to have been given the gift of this tool. I did not have to use oxygen or C-Pap at all--I had worried about the higher altitudes at my mother-in-law's home, but I was fine. Thanks again to all of my July siblings for the love and support you give so freely. I thought of you while I having such a good time and gave thanks. I feel so blessed. Monna 389/229/150

Monna I checked out the pics and you look way younger than the rest of them !! and you look fab! sounds like you had a ball that's wonderful ! My son and daughter in law will see me for the first time since my surgery next month I can't wait to see the reaction ! ... Sue

Monna, you look beautiful!!!! I'm so glad you had a great time and were able to take part in all of the activities. We sure have been blessed, haven't we?!?!? Hugs, Nancy 277/159/150

Hi Monna, Glad you had such a great time at your reunion. My 20th is coming in 2007, and now I cant wait! I am now about the weight I was when I graduated. Take care and glad you had fun! Lisa in Mass 360/283/164

Monna, You look great!!!! You look so happy. I am so glad you had a good time and you made it back safe and sound. You have done an amazing job. Keep up the great work. Luv Danelle

Hi Monna, Just checked out your new pics -- you look great! You look so much younger than your schoolmates! That had to feel good, huh? So glad you had a good time and were able to do some shopping. We have all been so lucky to have been able to have this surgery! Take care! Gail D. 252/136/135

HOW EXCITING!! This would be my 25th yr reunion, but I have not heard ANYTHING about a reunion! How I WISH they would have one so I could FINALLY GO! I have only ever been to my 5 yr.. never wanted anyone to see me. So happy yours went so swimmingly and you had such a great time! Congrats.

Hi Monna!!! You look great Glad you had a wonderful time!!! Hugs ~Cindy~ 352/213/140ish

wow girly you look totally awesome!!!!! i can hardly recognize you myself woooo hooo you must be sooo happy with all that weight gone man o man what a differnce im sooo proud of you xoxox Stacy

Monna, welcome back! You really do look amazing, and so much younger than those you went to school with! That's AWESOME! Glad you had a good time in Albuquerque. When I lived there, I LOVED to go to old town...isn't the old mission amazing? Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you look phenomenal, and I am so happy for you! Jeff -119