THURSDAY WHATS HAPPENING

Another day to praise God . Thank you sweet Jesus for this beautiful day. The one yesterday was great too. I finally got my scale and of course I couldn't wait to get on it. I have lost 20.5 pounds. Whooeee I also measured yesterday and since surgery I have lost a total of 251/2 inches. isn't that something. I also got into a pair of size 18 pants yesterday. I had two pair and one of them I couldn't wear but I could wear the other pair. They were a little too tight in the waist but I could have worn them if I needed to. They fit great in the hips and leg areas. Just too tight in the waist when I sat down. And I was riding into town so I didn't wear them alto I was tempted to . I was afraid they might make me sick since it might hurt my new tummy some. I havent gotten my mind wrapped around the idea that this really isn't a diet but a way of life yet I don't think. It hasn't really gotten in my brain that the pounds lost are gone. And wont be back next week or next month. Hard concept when you have been dieting all your life and lose some and gain it back plus more. But I am working on it. Sherr: Thanks for the compliment , saying I am like your mom. I am doing well and will be so glad when you can join me on this side. Are you feeling better this morning? Soon and very soon a lot of those every day things like that will be gone. It really is amazing. Todd: lol I bet the Queen rules and wins. Doesn't sound like you throw too big of a fit most of the time. Does it really bother you about the food. And I know others that are a year out and they can eat the stuff you mentioned just not like they use to. Sept 8th you say? Hmmm don't know think im out of town that day. Lol but congratulations. I bet looking back you feel so much different don't you? Linda: Your camping trip sounds like loads of fun and this week end the weather will be so very nice for camping. My husband said last night , wow this would be perfect camping weather I told him yeah if you had a camper. Tents and sleeping bags arent for me anymore. Lol Let us know as soon as you can about Sweet Honey.(Dee) today. I know she is excited about now. We will be praying for her this morning. Sky: thanks for praying for my knees. Please continue. I am looking forward to when they don't hurt all the time. God is good. That is fantastic about the smaller shirt. Looking at your before picture and your now picture is really amazing. How much weight have you lost? 100 pounds? Keep it up you are doing great. Barbara: People I have talked to say the wow moments come fast right after surgery for a few months. I am so glad that you are having some too. It sure makes you feel good doesn't it. I loved your expression of having to move your ears back to make room for the smile. Lol that was cute. Treats for doing well are important too. A manicure sounds wonderful. Brenda: sippin and walkin both seem to occupie a lot of time don't they? Lol never have been so pre occupied with myself have you? But I guess that is what it is going to take for awhile. So you arent going to weigh until you go back to see Dr. H? Im anxious to see if my scales match up with his. Debbie: so sorry to hear your appointment got canceled. Hope you get another one soon. That has to be disheartening. I know you have worked yourself up to this date and then to have it snatched away. Maybe they will call today and say come in tomorrow. Hope so will pray that that happens. Marilyn : glad the stress test is over. Know that you are that much closer to surgery. Glad that you made it thru it . They say they are horrible. Craig: So glad you are doing well. You go back to see Dr. Hornbostel on the 5th right? You may have lost more by then. Probably will. That is so good. 60 pounds in a month. Whew!!!! Deanna: where in the world are you? Must really be busy girl. Hope all is well with you. I miss Colette saying Hi each day don't you all.? Of course I miss all of you when you don't show up for awhile. Andrew are you ok? David: Hope all is well. Wayne you just never have time for us anymore. Pixielf: Where are you too. We miss you. LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS JAN

I have a follow-up hysteroscopy tomorrow. I hate being knocked out Yesterday, the dentist decided that my wisdom teeth should come out. They're too far back for me to clean properly, and my gums are irritated in the back...something that can possibly lead to periodontal disease in the future. So they're going to be ripped out of my head next Saturday School was on lockdown yesterday. A nutter and her boyfriend apparently killed her father (in our town) and are on the loose. I didn't learn of this until 2pm yesterday, when we went to the news site online in computer class. The teacher had it on the smart board (a giant computer) and was showing us information about hurricanes. The top story was about the murder, and one of the boys in class started to cry. He had just found out that his aunt killed his grandfather. The poor kid, his parents didn't even have the chance to tell him. I took him up to the counselor and she handled it from there. Apparently, the district knew we had students that were related to the case...they had police stationed at the elementary. The counselor and principal were fit to be tied when they discovered we also had a relative in our school. I feel so horrible for the boy Okay, so I'm done rambling about the stresses going on in my life. How is everyone ELSE doing? Pamela -135

Dr. H's office rescheduled me for this Friday at 2:00 pm ,then called back and said 1:30pm..........I'm like "I'll be there" then Hubby and I went to lunch. He reminded me during lunch that I was going to the Rock the Light Christian Concert with my church and wouldn't be able to make that appt. I didn't get to go to the concert last year and I have been waiting all year for this one! I had already paid for my tickets and had them in hand! We will be going back stage to meet Casting Crowns (my son's fav Christian band)! Hubby said if I did make it that I would be really pushing it, timewise! I was like "oh yea...duh!!" When we got home I called Dr. H's office and told Suzanne about my dilema and told her I would have to cancel and see when the next appt. could be. She said that he is booked through December! I thought I was gonna cry...then she said that with my case (my appt being cancelled) they would see what they could do but she would have to talk with Dr. H first!...okay! I called my asst. pastor and asked him what time we would be leaving, he said 4:00 on Friday and 1:00 on Saturday......oh great! I have messed up on Saturday too! I have two ladies driving up from Fort Smith to look at my dogs! I don't do much "getting out" can ya tell? I called Dr. H's office back and told them I needed the earliest appt. they had on Friday and explained why! They said 1:00, I said okay and is there ANTHING I can do to help this appt. go faster? Come in early for paperwork! 12:30...you got it! Suzanne said maybe 12:00...lol She said that she would talk with Dr. H and if I didn't hear back to be there at 12:30pm. Now remember, I have to take into consideration that this is the beginning of Labor Day weekend too...traffic! I have emailed the ladies about the dogs, haven't heard anything back so I will be calling them today! They will have to be here before noon or after 4:00....hubby will be here then! EVERYBODY, please pray that this roadtrip is a safe one and that I will make all my appt's on time! Hubby took off yesterday so he could drive but the appt. was cancelled. He won't be able too on Friday. I will be doing it alone! I don't like making long trips by myself anymore because of my diabetes but I KNOW that GOD will be with me! I think it was Suzanne that said she had made the drive between Sedalia and Harrisonville, in an hour...that chick musta been flat ___ flyin!...lol I use to drive for the Metro, up in Kansas City! You know, the big, nasty, smelly, always in your way, city buses?...lol I did it for 10 years, that was MORE than enough for me! I kept those things on time I should be able to keep on schedule with my car. If you guys know any cops between here and there, tell them to look the other way if they see a dark silver pontiac grand prix fly by.........just think of it as the "silver bullet"...lol Just kidding, just pray....no accidents, no stalled vechicles, no traffic jams...nothing to get in my way! Btw...I think I finally figued out why I have been so calm about the Dr. visit. God knew I wouldn't of made it this long, being this nervous. Love & Prayers to All! Deb M. Praise Him for His miraculous works...big and small!

your appointment with Dr. H wont be for very long believe me you will be in and out in a matter of minutes. so hopefullly you will make your appointment to leave for the concert. We will all pray for you. Jan

Deb, I'm praying everything goes okay tomorrow. I don't know where Harrisonville is. How far do you have to drive? Anyway, take care & drive safely!!!!!! Huera

Hi Jan and Everyone Jan I did a "Girl Thang" yesterday I decided to get not only the manicure but an eyebrow arch too (I know wow!) but I felt sooooo much better and the ladies at the salon noticed that I had lost weight and I was asked a lot of questions, got some hugs, man that felt good because before surgery people had so much negative stuff to say well now it's different. You know until people really know about something they shouldn't offer their negative opinions. My grandson was over last night and said "Grammy you got smaller and I got into a blouse I couldn't button up when I bought it, but wore it buttoned up yesterday Floating on air gotta go! Everyone have a great and blessed day. Barb T. in kC

Thursday and the weather is wonderful. As I walked to work from my car I thought that it really felt like Fall. I stepped on a piece of glass the other night and John could not get it out of my foot so this AM I stopped by my PCP's office and he used pointy tweezers and the nurse helped and they got it out. I was afraid to dig too much being diabetic they stress to watch injuries to your feet. Last night was manicure night and then I went to Target and Walgreens and it was nine oclock when I finally got home. Good news is my ear has finally opened up, after much ear drop applications and syringing with warm water. It was soooooo annoying. I feel pretty good about my progress toward surgery. I have actually completed 11 of 16 lectures in the program and plan to make all 16 before I'm done. I am so nit picky about the insurance rules but that's the way to win. Hope all of you have a great Labor Day weekend. I will try to post from Chicago at least once next week. Hugs and love to all. Lana

Jan, that's great about your pants. You're only 2 weeks post! I wouldn't expect to go down that fast. I'll bet you weren't wearing size 26's though, were you? One thing about it, I shouldn't need to buy anything for a long time since I bought so much on the way up that I barely wore before I outgrew them!!! Huera