There is alot I am thankful for. Most of all I am thankful for my family my husband for being understanding through this last year. My Children Ashlee- My sweet daughter who is my pride and joy Justyn- My precious little boy who gives me great hugs and kisses everyday My Brothers/Sisters My brother Josh(21)-Who makes me proud b/c he is such a good father to the sweetest little girl. My brother Joey(33 exactly one yr younger than me to the day)-For being a great single father for almost 5-6 years and finally getting married to a wonderful woman My SISTER Renia-(39) For being my sister and my best freind. FOr being brave this year even though she found out she has a rare disease. For working hard at a mans job and for raising 3 girls on her own. My brother Carmen (41)- for being a great listner and a great brother. My brother George (42)- For being a great brother, a great hugger, and He is the closest person I know to god... studying to be a preacher. My SISTER Josie-(44)-She lives 10 hours away... for being my sister and best friend... for being their even though she is far away.. always listening when i need some one to talk to. OF COURSE MY MOTHER: I am so thankful for my mother, I am thankful that she is in my life and that she loves me so much even after all these kids... My mother is my hero!! Last but not least: I am thankful for all my september board freinds. I am glad that you are all apart of my life, my fears, my mistakes.... Also for this surgery that has changed my life.

That is AWESOME!!!! Congratulations. I know you will loose the last 14 too.

Outstanding!!!! 159 lbs lost is so amazing, you've really done great. Micha

Hi all, Since Thanksgiving is this week, I thought it might be good for all of us to check in with what we are truly thankful for. I am the first to complain that the scale has stopped moving down or complain about this and that and I forget all the blessings in my life. SO: I will go first: I am thankful to have great health I am thankful to have family far away but just a phone call away I am thankful for a great job that affords me the ability to take good care of myself I am thankful that I get to see true Patriots at work every day keeping us safe I am thankful for a country that allows us to disagree peacefully I am thankful for ALL of the folks *****ad and write on this forum I am thankful for LIFE. Thanks to all for everything this year, hugs, jacqueline

Congratulations on your success!! I have decided at size 8 is as good as it gets for me!! You are such a different looking person in just one short year. Amazing what we have accomplished in one year with help. Keep up the good work and stay healthy. jacqueline