What life means to me...

I have always been the type of person even thru adversity to stay positive. When I was at my lowest point and trapped in behind four walls I still made the best of it. It's amazing to me how much can change in your life in just 6 short months. I love to be able to wake up every morning and breath! I'm alive again! All the months before surgery I had all this joy to share and just not the body to do it. Make sense? Now even though I'm still over 400 pounds my body is catching up with my spirit. I get excited being able to watch the changes that are happening to me. I never thought I'd get the chance to see myself smaller again. To see myself be able to walk and not use a wheelchair, to cook a meal for myself and my husband, to wash the dishes without sitting down, to do laundry, to sweep the floor. I'm one of those little "happy" housewives you see on those old shows I have a smile on my face when I clean. I don't think anyone knows just how good they have it to be able to move and do things. Don't take your life for granted. We never know when it will be our last day. Cherish every moment. Be thankful you woke up and you've been given a second chance at life. Just knowing that I was given this second chance makes doing the right things to make this surgery a success something I know I can do and so can you!! Love you all!! Amy 615/406/Healthy (-209lbs)

I just love reading your posts. I hope you realize what an inspiration your are to so many people. You are a beautiful person.

Thanks so much Laura! Amy

I totally agree with Laura S above me. I can speak for us all when I say... WE LOVE YOU AMY!! God Bless, Tiffany.

Dearest Amy, You are a great blessing from the Lord. Your words are always an encouragment to me. They're also a challenge. I am so busy and tired right now. If anyone visits (besides all of the teenagers) my home, I might have to move. I need to find joy in the housework. At least, I have a home to clean and loved ones to pick up after. Life is good! Thank you for reminding me! I love you!!! Becky

AMy, You are so inpirational. I love to read your posts. Keep up the great work gal! Hugs, Tonya

way to go l like what you had to say. you have come a long way keep it upl. love you sarah