I wanted to check in and say hello. This could be long...  I first want to thank everyone for your constant prayers and support during this time of loss in my life.  I can honestly say that it is only that support from here and others in my life that has sustained me.  Thanksgiving weekend we scattered my dad's ashes in the ocean as he wanted and since then I have a somewhat sense of peace and closure.  I miss him terribly and thing of him many times everyday but I know that he would want ALL the best for me.  As for my weight loss, it is amazing how things continue to fall off even when I think I am messing up.  I have lost 86lbs and about 7 lbs from a mile stone.  It is amazing how great I feel and I can really see a difference all over my body.  Thank God for my pouch that he gave me.  I wanted to say hello to everyone and thank you once again.  I sincerely hope that everyone will try and come to the holiday party for a time of fun and fellowship.  I look forward to meeting everyone.  Take care and very much love to all... Candice PS Thanks for all the Christmas Cards....yours are on their way...

Thanks so much for checking in and updating us Candice.  I am so sorry for all you, and your family, have gone through.  I hope that your memories of your father will continue to bring you comfort and peace. Congratulations on your weight loss.  It is very difficult to maintain this new lifestyle when going through such extreme trauma.  You are doing so well, I am proud of you. Take care and keep in touch. Ellen

Ellen,  Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words.  They mean so much to me.  I look forward to seeing you at the party!

Take care, Candice

Thanks for checking in, Candice.  I think of you often these days and am glad that you are beginning to feel some sense of closure. You are looking wonderful and I am happy that your weight loss journey is going smoothly at least.  This is truly a gift from God and I understand your gratitude. Hoping to see you on the 15th!

Suzanne, Are you comming to the party? That will be wonderful to you again. Are you bringing satchemo(sp)                                                            Annie

((((((((candice))))))))) I agree with you 100% about the pouch. I am looking forward to seeing you on the 15th. Sending you love and light.                                                   Annie

Many thoughts and prayers have been sent up for you and your family.  Glad to hear that you are finally feeling some peace and closure.  God bless. . .

Hugs., Donna

(((((Candice)))))) -

Good to hear from you. I've been missing you my friend. I'm so glad that you are doing well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Love,

Barb

Hi Candace, My heart goes out to you this "first" holiday season without your daddy.  Once a parent is missing, the holidays are never the same, but we must keep on making new memories while honoring and remembering the old ones.   Great to see you here... and I'm looking forward to seeing you again at the Soiree!  I hope we get to chat more there than we did last time... 

Hi! I just wanted to say hello back at ya! ANd keep up the fantastic work! I'm not far behind you with 72 lbs - I'll let you be my encouragement.  I can tell by the way you talked at our breakfast group and from your post you were very close to your father.  While I am sorry for your loss, I will tell you from what I've seen I'm in awe of how you handle it. I did not do so well.  You are a shining star! Keep shining!