Lots of people are praying for us

Hey August Surgery folks, Here is something that will help take away the gitters. I work for a church. My entire staff gets together each morning and is praying for all of us having surgery in the month of August. Now here's the crazy thing --I decided to plan my own funeral. I figured that I wouldn't want to put my family through that if anything happened to me as a result of this surgery. Interestingly enough, as I thought about the readings and the songs and the service I began to realize my own mortality and all my fear has been relieved. I figure, I'm 55, happily married, have had a wonderful life and i'm FAT. This surgery is my last chance at a healthier life. If something happens, at least I did something for myself to find a solution. So, I either live , loose the fat and get on with life or I die, and meet my creator and live in bliss. Win/Win either way. Go figure???

AMEN IT IS A WIN WIN EITHER WAY GOOD IDEA I WAS THINKING ABOUT THE SAME THING GOD BLESS AND GRETTING FROM N.C.

Its wonderful to know that we have people praying for us. We can use all the prayers we can get. I didnt do any funeral planning but I did sit down with my husband and tell him everything he needed to do just in case. God Bless Patty

I am very thankful that there are several people praying for us... I have talked about my funeral with my husband but haven't gone so far as actually plan it... he knows the flowers I want and the music... but of course I haven't bought a casket or anything like that... I plan on loosing and living healthy for the rest of my life.... At 39 I feel I am just getting started..... Good Luck and God give us peace as we all have the surgery this month... Mine is 8/3/04

Thank you for all the prayer support we can all use it. I have been thinking of writting my request in the event of my death in my journal ,I have been keeping a special one through my WLS. I have been placing important papers and my before pics. I am 53 so I guess I have lived a good fat life. But, I am praying that the operation is a success and I come through it ok. But if not I had already placed my life in Gods hands. Keep all those prayers coming they are appreciated.

Thank your people at your Church .Prayers are the greatest and never fail. I am ready for whatever my Creator has in store for me. I can only know he wants the best for us. He will guide the surgeons thru . You are all in My prayers and Hope to meet you all on the loser's side post op. My surgery is August 9th I am getting nervous and have told my hubby alot of things also

Yes, please thank your prayer group! That's super!! The ladies in my Bible Study are praying for us all also (one has already had WLS and is over a year and 130 lbs. out!) What a blessing to have her around! I am single, no family and just moved to Valdosta so have just finished re-doing my will and writing out funeral details (no one else around would know what or where etc!) I know someone from my church will probably have to handle those details when the time comes, so I'm trying to make it as easy as possible for them. I would have done this even if I hadn't been having the surgery, but eternity looms large when August 24th (for me) is so close! I'm excited either way!!!...and now I have a real HOPE for my future through this provision! My verse that He gave me for this whole process is Jeremial 29:11: "I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future!" Bless you, Deanna! --Jen Faith White (Valdosta, GA)

Hi Jen, I can't believe it! Jer. 29:11 is my very favorite verse too. I also love to read Isaiah who constantly assures us to "FEAR NOT" God Bless, Deanna