Independence Day

As I sit back and look at all of the things that I am thankful for this Independence Day, here are some of the ones at the top of my list. 1. Most importantly, I am grateful to all the military men/women who are sacrificing time, and effort to keep us free - not only those currently, but those who have in the past as well. 2. I am thankful that I can now shop in regular stores for clothing - no more big/tall shops for me - well maybe the tall once in awhile. 3. I am thankful for bariatric surgeons, who are giving us the tools we need to live happy/healthy lifestyles. 4. I am glad to be independent of all pains/medications, etc - not that I was taking any prior to my surgery, but it was bound to happen. There are many more, but I will leave it at that. There is one Independence that this surgery has taken from me, and for that I am also extremely grateful. I am no longer single, as I have been happily seeing someone who is filling a void in my life, and hopefully I in hers. To finish my rambling - please keep all of those people who are/have given so unselfishly of there time and effort to keep us independent in your thoughts and prayers on this beautiful Independence Day

Congrats Brad on your sucess in your journey, and I could not have said it any better about July 4th. Sounds like you have come along way. Congrats also on your new relationship, and I want to wish you both the best. May all your dreams come true! ~Pam

Well said, Brad. Wow, we each certainly do have a lot to be thankful for! ON another note, congrats on the new relationship!! Good luck in all you do, God bless, Andrea