PICNIC WAS SO MUCH FUN TODAY

Oh my goodness....I think I was a little shy...I really did not get to meet people...I was playing with the kids, and we went to the beach with Tawanda and her hubby....when we came back, everybody had left.......And I really did feel a little too shy to meet people in person....I don't know why..probably because I cant put the faces together with the names on line and have no idea who anyone is....It takes me a couple times of meeting people before I am able to socialize......sorry everybody...But the kids and I had a great time, fun playing football, monkey in the middle, on the wet grass....Fun in the water with the tube....Thanks to all who organized it...I am glad you did not cancel the event due to the weather... Love, Dorota

Dorota, watching you playing out there with your kids reminded me of your posting of being on the trampoline and how you were laying on it and surrounded by your laughing children! You have done so well and are the picture of the rewards we can reap as we continue our "Journey's" Bless you and your family!

Oh, Julio, it is being able to do things like that that makes it all worthwhile....I, like everybody else. have my difficulties on this journey, but the rewards just keep piling up....That's why it's so important to keep on top of things,, keep up with the exersize, eat the right things, and not lose control over eating like I know I can....My food issues are still there, and dealing with them is by far the most difficult part of my journey....But attending support groups, therapy groups, and staying in touch with my wls friends makes it easier...In the meantime, I am enjoying life, enjoying my children, and feeling greatful for another chance..... I remember how devastated I was when I finally decided to have weight loss surgery...I felt like such a failure, because I had not been able to do it on my own, because i had to resort to surgery...A part of me felt like that meant I was giving up on myself.... Weird.... Now I know that I did not give up...Quite the opposite...I took control, admitted to myself that I needed help, and took a courageous step. My children were on the top of my list of the reasons I had surgery...I wanted to be there for them, to have an active role in their lives.....And I do......... Thank God love, Dorota sorry to run on like this

Running on? Silly Lady! These are the thoughts and emotions alot of us have on here and just validate for all of us how rewarding this "Journey" has been! Thank You for shareing it with all of us!

Hey my friends, Thank you all so very much for your kind words and your love and support. Your all a wonderful group of people and I am honored to know you all and call you my friends. I had a ball yesterday and I enjoyed sharing the day with you too. I did not even notice the rain I was having too much fun and enjoying the wonderful company. Your all the greatest and I hope we stay close and keep getting together. Julio, My big brother who I the utmost respect for. You and Robin are both wonderful people and I love you both. I hope we see more of eachother in the future, Tom enjoyed talking to Robin about his old neighborhood. Carla, my dear friend. You have been the greatest support to me and your always there for me, I love you dearly and am so grateful to you for always helping me in my good times and bad times. Bob, Sandy and Kim. What can I say, you guys are sooooo much fun. I hope to get to know all of you and get together with you more often. What a great group you are. Thanks for being there for me too. It was wonderful meeting new faces like, Jacqueline and her friend Sue, Mickey and her husband, Jessie V and her friend. Thank you all for coming. Welcome to our family too. Magaly, your such a sweetie pie and such a fun and caring person. Your son is so handsome and such a wonderful young man. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him. You should be very proud of yourself. I hope to spend more time with you in the future. Kathy, where do I begin. You have always been my hero and I have so much respect for you and what you have accomplished in your life. You and Nicky are both amazing people. The way you survive in the hearing world is an inspiration to us all. Your the greatest and I love you like a sister, thanks for becoming a very important part of my life. Terri C, again thank you too, your girls are such cutie pies, I am so happy for you and your husband and creating such a wonderful family. It was so awesome to talk to you both and get to know we all had so mu*****ommon. Your amazing people. I hope like I said yesterday to see more of you too. Cyndee, thank you so much for coming yesterday and it was wonderful to meet your husband and your children. Your an amazing person. I hope all goes well for you and you keep up the good work. Thanks again so much. Dorota, you have a very beautiful family and is was great to seeing you all have such a great time. Dont you worry about not talking so much to everyone. We all know how nice you are and we are all here for you, I am so glad you came and had lots of fun too. Hopefully next year everyone will come including all our spouses and family. A personal note to my friend Bob M, your such a wonderful person who has been so kind and caring to me. I am so glad to call you friend. Thank you for all your help and always being there for me with our chats. I hope we continue to become very good friends. Your a wonderful guy and I love you lots. Okay, my little sis, I did not forget you. Even though you could not stay the whole day I want to thank you and Tom for all your help with the picnic and always being my support. Your the most loving, caring and supportive person I know and I am so glad we are best friends. You and Tom are both the most wonderful couple I know and we all love you here in my household, especially your niece Erin. LOL So know this my dear I am always her for you too and we will be friends til we are old and gray. Joanie, so sorry you could not be there yesterday you were so missed sweetheart. I know the weather was bad and I dont blame you for going back home, driving in that was not to safe for anyone. I hope all is well with you and your family and will be talking to you soon . MY DEEPEST THANKS TO ALL MY OH FAMILY AND TO THE SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO HELPED ME MAKE YESTERDAY A GREAT SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next year, have a great night everyone. Hugs KimC Lets always be there for eachother. God Bless you all. Hugs KimC

Kim, thank you so much for everything....You did a fantastic job with everything. and everybody that helped was amazing...I think it is so important that we all get together like this. .it makes all the difference in the world......It was great seeing you, and everybody else....next time, I do hope my hubby can make it, and also my oldest daughter.... Love, Dorota

Man having to work weekends sure can stink- it sounds like you guys had a blast despite the monsoon. The pictures were great- you all look amazing. I am "in training" for the September walk- I will be there definitely- I plan to take the day off- to me it's a victory walk- it will mark the one year (well it was September 9th) anniversary of my first appointment with Dr. Aranow- I intend to walk tall and proud.... Cyndee and Michelle don't forget to include me in your get togethers- I am out in Andover- heck Cyndee if you have extra kids you don't know what to do with - bring them to the McBride Petting Zoo- my house- we have 35 chickens, 6 sheep, 6 rabbits, 17 cats and a dog. LOL never a dull moment.

lol..sounds just like my house,all kids though..lol..actually only three are mine,all teens 14,15,and 18,we will surely include you in get together,however we never seem to have enough time to have one..lol..bernadette,i was really hoping to meet you saturday,but we will soon meet im sure.your one year anniversary is around the corner,,congrads...keep in touch...cyndee