MY PRICELESS GIFT

Last week I posted my wonderful news about my parents coming home for Christmas. I haven't seen them since they left me 6 days post-op! Anyways...... They arrived, and here's my mom trying to get in the front door and I'm coming out the garage door to meet them. My dad's eyes got HUGE! He was speechless I believe! So then I looked around and saw my mom at the front door. So I ran back in and opened it. She was shocked. I could see the tears welling up in her eyes. She said "my baby lamb" Ok so call it mushy, but she has pet names for me So I grabbed her and gave her a huge hug. Then told her to come in, first thing out of her mouth. "Oh Amy! You can walk!!" We went over to the couch and sat down. She was looking me up and down and said you look so beautiful. Then my dad finally came in and I jumped right up and gave him a big hug too. When I turned around to sit back down, my mom was fighting back the tears. We sat and talked for a long time. The next day I'm just doing my normal household work and my mom kept saying "you are going to wear yourself out". I said no I'm not. I went to put up some laundry and I could hear her down the hall with my dad. "can you believe her, she won't sit down". Later that day she said "I'm so glad you had this surgery. We were willing to mortage our house just to make sure you live longer. It's just changed you so much." My dad said "It's a miracle" Just hearing all these nice things being said and seeing just how happy they are for me is a present that is priceless and something I'm so glad they have both been able to witness. Just had to share Amy 615/396/Healthy (-219lbs)

Okay, hand me the kleenex! I am so happy for you. I know they must be so proud of you and for you. As you said, that is the greatest gift you could ever get. I pray you had a great Christmas and that the coming year will be even better. Hugs and Love, Debra =^..^=

That is sooooooo awesome!! Brought tears to my eyes.....tears of joy for you! HUgs, Tonya

I am so happy for you Amy......at the same time I'm jealous of this. I'd give anything in my life to hear my mom say things like that about me and my progress. I know she's in heaven smiling down on me though. You REALLY have come a long way - I'm so happy for you....You're having a wonderfully blessed Time - ENJOY!!! You deserve it!

What a wonderful Christmas present for your parents!! I'm so happy for you. Debbie J Duncan patient 01-14-02 lap-rny 01-15-02 leak repair surgery (non smoker, non steroid taker) 01-29-02 surgery to see if I had another leak, NO thank goodness! SEVERE COMPLICATIONS!! 45 days in ICU, 33 days kept alive via ventilator 30 days in a rehab hospital, had to learn to walk again Now, one happy girl.........LUCKY to be alive!

Oh what a beautiful gift you and your parents have been able to share. I am so happy for all of you and I understand exactly what you are saying as my parents feel the same way yours do. They were willing to do whatever they could to help me get healthy and live longer. God is good! Merry Christmas and enjoy every minute of your new lifestyle and time with your folks....Hugs and prayers, Theresa

Oh, Dear Amy, Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!!! I hope you have a wonderful visit with your folks!!! I love you! Becky

Oh Amy, that was the best gift....you had me . Glad to hear that you have a great Christmas. Martha

Amy, You always have the best posts...I am at work now crying like a big ole baby. Girl you are so remarkable...You are my HERO!!! Love Angela

Awwww thanks Angela!