what a good group of people

As I have said many times before my life would not be complete without my OH and Meetup family.
Today at GC was wonderful as always and yeah for me I was able to talk without crying when we went around the room today.
Hmm I wonder if this means as I am feeling so much better that my emotions are getting better.
I have so much to say so many times but in the past I have gotten very chocked up.
I am very proud of myself for loosing 420lbs and during this journey I have learned so many things I want to share with others through the written word or verbally.

Thank you all for you concerns about my Rosie.

Rosie is still with me but I am not sure for how long.
Lee and I took her to the vet yesterday and I feel that they maybe took advantage of my state of emotions yesterday.
Rosie is around 22 years old a unhead of age for a large dog.
The vet took xrays of her chest and yes she has lots of fluid and some kind of mass which maybe cancerous but they are not sure unless they have more testing which at this point I will not allow.
So for now we have her on antibiotics and lasix.
I know in my heart that when I know the time is right there will be no changing my mind.

I have been struggling with this situation for almost a month now I it is very hard.

Thank you all for being there for me during this hard time.

BTW Jamie you look GREAT!!! and tell Shannon he is a lucky man and I am sorry I did not get a chance to pick his brain for fitness info like I enjoy doing when he is at the Meetups.
I also have the sweatshirt on you were right it is big but very comfortable.
                                                           Annie

Hey Annie:

I so wish i was closer and could make these meetups.  I was supposed to meet my sis in southern OH as she was gonna meet me half way and bring my mom so i could bring her home for a few months.  Snow in Mi and OH prevented the trip.  Wish my mom woul djust fly but she says it would be to much of a pain to fly with her toy poodle...lol.   So now we are gonna try for Tuesday but when i look at the weather, that does't look much better.

Glad you all had a great time!  Miss you.

Love, Pam

Hi Pam,
I hope things work out with getting your mom and the poodle to you and Stan.
My mom has a poodle too it is a minature one who loves to come visit his bulldog cousins at times.
It would be wonderful to see you when you can make it to Raliegh.
                                             Annie

Hi Annie,

I'm so glad that you made it today and was delighted when you shared your experiences with us. You are an integral part of our group and an inspiration to so many, in so many ways. We are lucky to have you with us.

I'm know how hard Rosie's struggles are for you right now and I know that you are taking it a day at a time. You and Rosie willl know what to do when the time is right and in the meantime share more memorable times with one another.

Thank you Barb for your kind words.
This morning once again I am faced with the choice as to what to do.
I dont think the meds are helping her in my heart I know I cant allow this any more.
                                          Annie

(((Annie))),

My heart goes out to you both as you struggle through this together.