~~Daily Thanksgiving~~

It goes with your everywhere you go. It is on display at work and at home. People around you are affected by it. It has no shape, color, or size, yet its impact on your life is profound. What is it? Your attitude!

Lucy MacDonald

Good Morning Cali Friends, what are you thankful for today?

Today I am thankful for...

1.  Working for a boss who believes in my abilities and wants to develop them even further.

2.  My husband who is my rock and my angel.

3.  My family and friends who are my support and guidance.

OK your turn, what are you thankful for today?

OK Barb here it goes ?!?!?! THANK YOU THIS AFFECTS ME MORE HEN YOU KNOW!!!

1, I truly thank this board and you Barb for this daily!!  
2. getting up enough guts to post a long timer out but read everyday!
3. losing 183lbs and keeping it off! alot of struggle but i kicked ass~!~!  
4. leaving my husband after 16 years and starting a new life
5. My job career the money i make working from home and
6. being a grandma at such a young age ,,,, My little angel is so precious and beautiful and my daughter being responsible its amazing and i feel sooooo much better ,,

OK I have to confess .. i see so many old timers post and get responces but never come back ,, this board was so important to us and we couldnt wait to post each pound we lost ,,,what happened ??? ,,, we still come here to post our annual weight loss or see whos here and on the board .. yes i hurts,,,,  some people but ,,,,,who got the answers to Darrols post a few week back ,, he has been out longer then me and knows is health issues and these are important to everyones RNY!! believe me ,, i wish i would of listened and responded ,, i guess things have changed alot over the years but today i'm making a stand ,, and its oly about me right now because i cant talk for eveyone but the CA use to have over 100 responces per listing ,, were all diferent but were all in  RNY! and years out ,,enought for now!! i vented and let it out ,,, and should i be sorry???????


    

We really miss the "old timers". All of you have such great advice for us! I hope you will post more often.

Christine,

First of all, I must congratulate you on your weight loss success!  WOW!  You are an inspiration!!!

I know what you mean!  It is sad that we don't have the postings we used to and it seems that we've lost many people to other websites and forums.  Over the 2 years I've been on this website, I've seen differences of opinions and personalities drive people away or those that have felt excluded from this group or that group be a division of sorts. 

From my perspective, I do Daily Thanksgivings to start my day on a positive note and to remind myself that my WLS was a gift and one that I cannot ever take for granted.  When I look for the quote each day, I reflect on where I am, what message speaks to me that day or if I've head or read something, what quote may help someone else.  I really feel the need to pay it forward and give support because it helps me SO much.  I have made some incredible friends as a result of my WLS and I know that we all have a common bond.  I could never imagine that my WLS would bring some wonderful people into my life, what a gift.  It's a gift that has and will continue to give for many years to come, in fact a lifetime. 

I get such a fantastic feeling at both our Nor Cal Luncheons and visits with other OH friends I've made.  Each time we meet, we come from all corners of the Bay Area and beyond,  Our demands and life issues are left at the door and we seem to come together in camaraderie and friendship and to share this journey for a couple of hours a family of sorts. 

So I hope that many of our "old timers" (not age related) will come back be an active part in making our Cali Forum a source of fantastic support and friendship!  That being said, I sure hope anyone reading this can make it up (down or over) to the Nor Cal Luncheons and meet some FANTASTIC friends.

Thanks for letting me join you in a "positive venting" and rally some support of the Cali Forum.

Hugs,
Barb

Been a while since I had time to jump on here...Facebook is just going to have to wait!    it's really that darn FarmVille...talk about cross addictions...sheesh  :-)

Anyway..today I am Thankful for:

knowing I can come back to this website and find support and encouragement plus some good sound advice.

being over a year out and still maintaining the weight loss....maintenance was the scary part of this journey...wasn't sure I could do it.

my hubby and my local support group...they have been here from the beginning and still cheer me on daily and weekly.

Can't wait to see everyone at the No Cal Luncheon..seems like forever since we met
Nan aka Sunray

So good to hear from you Nancy!

Today I am thankful for. . .

The support I get from all of you and my close family and real friends.

My grandson loves me so much!

A fun day with the grandkids today!