Sad to say Goodbye

Ya'll have no idea how hard it is for me to sit here at my desk and type this post. I am moving. As some of you know, Brian my husband was laid off (again) in June. He has now found a job, however it is in Jacksonville, FL. He started work there last week. I am at the apt packing and crying. We have lived in Warner Robins for 10 years. I have so many friends and a town that feels like home. So to say goodbye to all my friends and especially those that have gone thru the same journey as I have is really really hard. I love you all. Thank you for the encouragement, support and prayers. No one will ever understand how that helped and helps me. Knowing there is a place that is never a click away were I can vent, cry and share my weight loss journey is very comforting to me. To all the memories of our monthly get togethers! Most captured on film (thanks to Dee Dee even my butt!!!!). Thank you Tami for all that you do taking the pictures and posting them for us all to enjoy. You have my orange leather jacket coming your way. Becky for all the wonderful prayers and encouragement that you share. You are beautiful. Amy Williams, you are truely an inspiration. Dee Dee a true partner in crime. Thank you for the IM when I needed someone. Thank you for the laughs and friendship. Susan my dancing partner, you looked fabulous in the shower pics. Your butt will be smaller than mine here shortly!!! Keep up your winning smile. To Tonya who encouraged me to come out from behind the computer and meet all of you. Phyllis who drove me to my first get together. I love both of you. Laura who is my tall friend who got me things when short stuff couldn't get thru the crowds at the conference. Thank ya chick. To Denise, you look FABULOUS. Love the tan. Thank you for the humor and technical advice. Want the pictures of you and your sister. AND to someone who we don't hear much from Robin White who rode with Phyllis and myself, a truly sweet and caring individual who is so beatiful inside and now the outside is matching. There are so many of you. Each one of you makes a difference. Keep posting and responding to everyone. You are a great bunch of people. My last day in GA will be the 23rd of July. I promise I will fight off the Florid-idiot syndrome as long as possible. I love you southern GA girls and guys. Lynn Lifsey

Hi dear sweet woman, I never got to meet you, but, you have been such an inspiration to so many of us. I know one time you had me on my knees truly praying for you and for wisdom and for protection for you and your family. Now that thats over, God, you would know moves us own. Be careful share your faith and rest in Jesus Christ knowing he will ALWAYS be with you no matter where you go or who you are with. I love you in the Lord, Crece

Lynn, Alright you did it. I've had the week from hell and not lost it yet but your post made me cry. I think I needed it. Dennis played havoc with my life and flooded my entire apartment. I'm living in the "show" apartment while all my furniture is on blocks. Carpet ripped up and furniture and stuff everywhere. Hopefully tomorrow I will get carpet and the goal is to sleep in my bed tomorrow night. Amazingly not alot was ruined and nothing that I can't live without. But I've had a stressful week to say the least. You will be missed. You were one of the first people I met when I started this process before surgery. When I met you, Tonya, and Phyllis at my first monthly get together, I went home thinking that all of you were having normal lives after surgery and I could too. It gave me a look at the other side that I needed pre-op. You must remember that the door to all of us is always open via the internet and you will always be on of the Georgia gang. So we expect to keep up with you in your new home. Phyllis told me that it would be closer to your families and for that I am happy for you. At least I will get to see you before you leave at Tonya & James' wedding this weekend. And I expect you to boogie your little butt off! denise

Lynn, When you told me you were moving it nearly tore my heart out. I have found a true friend in you....no matter where you live you will remain in my life as a dear friend. I know the hell you have been through the last few months and I've prayed along with you for things to get better. I know that I for one will miss you more than words can express. I've loved our silly conversations and our outings.....I am happy that Brian found a job and I hope you realize that Jacksonville isn't that far away.....I do so LOVE to sit on the beach!!! (suddenly thinking road trip!!!) I can't help but sit here and cry - but they are tears of happiness knowing that you're only a mouse click away. You have my numbers - use them ANY TIME you want to!!!! I will miss you - but we will talk as often as we can!!! I love you girlie! Dee Dee

Oh no.... my dancing partner is leaving me... I am so sad to hear that you are leaving... however, you are moving to my home town... And I do go home on occasion, so we will have to meet up when I come home. You have my phone number, please use it and let me know where in Jax you are living, and a local phone number to call when I get home. I will miss you terribly, especially at our get togethers... who will I dance with now??? And don't count on my butt being any smaller than yours.... my bones are bigger than your butt... Hehehehe... Take Care, and let us know how you are... And keep us in your list of favorites!!!! Love Ya, Susan

OMG. I just woke up (it's 3:35 am) couldn't sleep and figured I'd come check out the boards. I read the first paragraph and had to stop, cuz my heart was hurting to bad to read this any more. So now, as I sit here, half awake, bawling like a little baby, It really hits me that you are GOING AWAY!! I can't stand it. Thank GOD for computers, that will keep us close even though the distance is long. I expect you to pop on and say hello when you see me log onto IM!!! You know, we have all become so much richer in the friendships we have developed, and although we don't see each other everyday, it's funny how you come to depend on seeing those little pics of your friends on the boards, or look forward to them bouncing through the door of whatever restaurant we are terrorizing for the month!! Girlfriend...you know we love you soooooo much, and have and still are very worried about your health and pray that that situation corrects itself. Jax is not that far away, and if you need something, I EXPECT to hear from you...do you understand????? (Funny you should mention Robin White....out of the blue yesterday, I sent her an email and told her I missed her and wondered how she was doing....I'm hoping to hear from her soon.) We love you so much girlie, and I promise to do your orange jacket proud! As soon as I am in it, you will see a crazy pic on some board somewhere! I will expect to see you still on our board, cuz you will always be one of our Georgia girls, but don't hesitate to get to know some of those Florida folks...cuz there are some great folks there too!! Love you. Can't wait to see you Saturday! Tami

Oh, Lynn, We will miss you very much!!! I LOVED you immediately...you are ONE of those people who the Lord has blessed with an open, welcoming heart! I have no doubt that you will make new friends IMMEDIATELY! "Dont be afraid for the LORD will go before you and will be with you; He will not fail you nor forsake you." Deut. 31:8 Please know that you and your family will be on my heart and in my prayers. You are in the palm of His hand! When you get settled and have time, please let us know how you are doing! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX, Becky