Please don't be mad at me for this post---

Please don't be mad at me for this post---I thought and prayed long and hard before I hit the submit button.

...It looks like I am the first to get to post today---I am sure I won't be the last.  I try to check in a few times during the day and respond in some manner to other post --if I can add anything intelligent.  Sometimes I feel like I am being bothersome on this board--you know--kind of like Hillary said a few weeks back when 30 or 40 people have looked at a post and there is not one reply--even a hello.

It makes one wonder if they are doing something wrong--intruding where they are not wanted, needed.  It is discouraging.  There are so few people that post now--and many of those are not answered or acknowledged.

I understand everyone is busy.  One of the fringe benefits of loosing all this weight and getting healthier is that we can do other things with our time rather than sit in front of a T. V. or computer.  It is improbable that anyone could answer all post--even with all the time I have I don't--but--the newbies need long timers to talk too from time to time and we need to read your stories and posts of what's happening today.  somehow we of all people need to understand there is a need for a sense of community among baratric patients--we need each other.  Elle, Nina, Carman and otheres have tried to get back to where you were--but we have let them down.

I have prayed that what I have said will be taken in the spirit I mean it. God let it be so.   No criticism or judgement--but need.  I need you folks.  I have NO family or friends here other than my DW who works many long hard hrs.

This is going to be a very long post cause I'm off my soapbox now and will tell you I am a bit sore this morning from the gym workout--but I am headed back again today.  I think there is another organization that says one day at a time--and that's what I am going to do as long as I can get one foot in front of another.

God does not make junk--but I took what he made and turned it into junk through excess and abuse.  Now with his help and the tool I have been given I am going to fix this.

You folks have a blessed day,

--from a very grateful soul on Sand Mountain Alabama.  Here is an uplifting song for the day--it touched me during my morning devotion this morning.  did you like it?

Video here------>http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=e9f884f691aa7e7b917 2

The only time I don't respond to a post is when I am at work and don't have the time. Many of us post things and never have a comment but just to know that it was read is good thing to me. I have read several posts this morning but of course it is now work time and I can't respond to them. I chose yours because this is very important to me and I don't want anyone to leave because they think we are uncaring or insensitive. Many of us are here and we pray for the needs even if we don't say so. I will make a special effort to come in earlier so that I can reply to more folks.

Hillary is a precious young woman and I love her eating posts. I've noticed that she hasn't been around in several days. I miss you Hillary and want you back!!! It's so good to see Gina back. And Lisa - you need to be here more often. Too many people to name but you're thought of!!!

Love,
DebbieDoo

I pormise to try harder.

Thank you Debbie do for responding--and please understand that I have no right to say anyting about this.  It was just on my lonly heart this morning.  I love all of you guys and can hardly wait everday for Carmans--hug--or Hillary's food update.  I only want to be sure I am not the problem--because if I am--I will just Lurk (can't bring myself to leave).  This is not meant to make anyone feel bad---just to start the conversation.

Have a blessed day--and my Jesus hug your heart.

Sorry Volfan,
    But you have been doing so well with your weight loss I guess we all have over looked replying to your posts. Most of us would love to respond to every post, but we can't so I try to respond to those, at least on the general forum, that I can best answer and provide some answers to.

thanks Nick--you've given me a lot of support here.  I don't want this to be just about me--but everyone on the board.

Thanks

Gary, I am of the opinion that we all do what we should do.  I know that makes no sense, but everything works as it should to those who love the Lord.  There are a lot of people who are very precious to me that have left this board because of the vicious attacks of others.  I have asked them to come back, but they will not.  They have to do what is best for them.  However, we are here for a reason right now.  I am not very good at supporting others.  I would love to be a better supporter, but I do care and I do pray.  You take care of yourself and just keep on keeping on.  Thank you for this. 

Carmen--you have given me great support on this board.  I don't want this to be just about me.  I am like the poor publican who smote his breast and said lord have mercy on me a sinner.  i do not do all the right things--and couldn't if I wanted too.

I appreciate you and everyone on this board.

HI GARY I am here! Good morning!    Have a
blessed day. Thankful for my friends on here. I love all of them.David is better,that is wonderful,no fever,a little cough,nothing like it was the other day.He's my baby! your Froggy friend

Thanks for being there MS EJ--and a big WAR EAGLE to you from the Volfan-in-Alabama.

Hi Gary,

I for one am guilty of not frequenting this board enough and certainly not posting replies enough.  I have come and gone a couple of times but I fully intend to do better!

Blessings,

Lisa