The New Year 2010...

What an exciting time 2009 was for me personally.  A lot happened, both good and bad.  There were illnesses and mental anguish, poor economy--my 401 K became a 201 K, but is making a comeback.

Mainly my excitement came from my more spiritual walk with God and WLS surgery, a lifestyle change, losing weight and becoming more healthy and fit.  I made new friends, even though I have not met them personally--my Alabama OH friends and my FB friends.  I have ventured out of the house and even made some local acquaintances--a feat for someone who was housebound for two years.  I got rid of my walking cane (except for my collectors edition canes), lost 160 pounds, stopped having to take diabetic medicine, cut my High blood pressure medicine, lost 14 inches on my waist (so far) and started going to the gym and training with a personal trainer.  What a year!

I pray to be as successful in 2010.  My intention is, with God's help to reach goal, continue to get fit and find some way to have plastic surgery to get rid of excess skin.  I pray for my memory to return--that is frustrating and keeps me from being able to work.  On the bright side--I wake up in a new world every morning.

God bless each of you and may you have a successful and Happy New year in 2010.

"May you live this year so that if you die even the undertaker will be sad you are gone"--Mark Twain

Oh Gary...so many things happened for us, also.  God was so good.  There were many heartbreaking times, but God always showed up and showed out!!!!  That is just how He is.  I now have a son who was a severe addict this time last year and now ministering to others.  My very close friend who had 3rd stage colon cancer no longer has cancer.  My very good friend's son had a stroke and they said he would not walk for 6 months...he walked a step in 3 days.  I learned many things about myself that had been hidden for so long because they hurt too bad and I did not want to face them, however, I did and now I am free from them. My husband's bp dropped to 40/30 and they could not get it up...but God raised it just right.  You know...people often talk about what they bought and what they have, but I am so grateful for what has happened.   I have also met new friends and I love all of them, whether I have met them in person or not.  God has blessed me so much with a love now that I cannot understand.  Gary, you keep up the great work.  I know you will reach your goal.  That is also my goal for this year with my weight.  I am going to finally lose this last 30 pounds.  More than that...I want to be a better example of Christ.  Shine Jesus Shine!!!!  You take care and have you an awesome 2010.