Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon...

I've got some new pictures up too. This journey has been so amazing and I feel so blessed to have come this far, but I have so much sadness too -- I think a lot of it is due to hormones (still) but I know all the changes in my life over the past 7 months have been so major too -- right now I'm in the process of doing my own divorce papers (that had nothing to do with my surgery, it was in the works for a couple of years and he has finally stopped fighting me on it). I also have to get my house ready to sell, which in itself feels so overwhelming. The thought of packing and moving doesn't seem appealing, but I also want that fresh start in my life... I wish I could just fast forward a few months and have this over and done with. Anyway, I want you all to know that I pop in from time to time to read your messages and your updates. Sometimes I just don't have the energy to comment, but I'm so proud of the progress everyone has made and I hope you feel as blessed as I do (even with the skin issues, the self image issues, and any other issues that may come up). HUGS to all of you, Violet

Violet you look amazing!!!!!!!! Really beautiful. You are doing so well. I do miss talking with you, but life gets in the way sometimes. Let me know when you want to come into the city,,,,,you name the time and place. I would love to meet you and anyone else who wants to come on into manhattan!! Keep up the good work. LisaMarie

How about the last weekend in June? The 24th? The boys will be with their dad and I'll be a free woman! Do Saturday's work for you? I can post to see if any other NYers can meet us! Let me know!! Vi

Yes that sounds good but i will prob have the kiddies with me,,,,i was thinking maybe a day at central park or something....what do you think? LisaMarie

Look at YOU, Violet! Wow! I'm proud of you. I have also been absent recently. I just moved into my new house today. I'm waiting for my family to arrive. I've been without them for a month now. That fresh start is going to feel great once you get to the other side of it. Hugs, Cheryl

Congrats on that new house and on your progress, you look 10 years younger! Hugs, Vi

Violet, you look great! I hope everything goes smoothly for you with the divorce and the move. Don't be a stranger on the boards. Marcia

Thanks hon!

Violet you are looking better & better each day...!! WOW!! I love your new pics...! You look like a model.... Mamacita!! Celia

Thank you darling! You always made me feel so good, from that first time I met you, right before our surgeries! Can you believe how quickly 7 months have passed? What a blessing life has been! Tu estas bella, like always! Hugs, Violeta