Random Acts of Kindness and expressions of Thanks and Gratitude

I dont know why I am feeling so warm and fuzzy today. But I woke up very early this morning with such a warm glowing feeling of love and gratitude. Even in the midst of some family crisis's, turning over my entire paycheck to the mechanic, I am feeling so blessed. Sometimes I think we get so caught up in the journey of WLS itself that we forget some of the people who God has put in our path along the way. Angels right here on earth showing up at just the perfect time when we need them. And now and again we are those angels for someone else. I think it would be wonderful if we all thought back at all the people on the board who have touched our lives and heart in some very special way and acknowledge them. Either post it here, or send them a letter. A way of letting them know how something they said or did changed your life. Maybe they are having a bad day and knowing that they did something good for you will make their day... And then they can start a chain of gratitude.. And sometime today, Just do something totally unexpected for someone out of sheer kindness. Let them go first in line, help unload their groceries, call an old friend and let them know you are thinking of them, buy a bag of dog food and take it to the animal shelter, buy a soda for someone .. Just do something that will make someone feel special and loved... Send an e card to someone you know is having a tough time. Just share the Love!!!!!!! I know this is all so sappy, but its contagious.. Kindness breeds kindness and there is too much sadness in this world.. So spread some Love.. Have a great Monday Laura

As you may or may not know I had no support from my family in Columbus when I had my WLS. I did have the support of my kids, but they all needed to be in school that day of my surgery. A friend I knew from Elementary school came and stayed with me but I was so out of it, I dont remember nothing about our visit. But that evening when I came to, and was starting to feel blue that I was alone as everyone else had friends and family visiting. A complete stranger and his lovely wife strolled into my room. It was our Richard from the group here. Him and his wife Teri spent the evening with me and helped me through those feelings of being alone. He gave me a coin that has an angel on it, and I never leave the house without it. It reminds me each and every day that even strangers need our love and compassion and to reach out to someone every day. I cant put into words how much that visit meant to me, and his ongoing support and friendship. I can always count on him to rally the troops if I get down on myself. I just wanted to let him know that he and Teri made a difference in my life. That complete strangers traveled that far just to see me. And now he stuck with me as his friend for life. Honorable mention to others who have changed my life are, Miss Cindy, Miss Vicki, Miss Julie, Miss Jaime and her partner in crime Suzie Sloan, Sharyn, Julie, Sue, and too many more to mention.. You all helped me become the stronger healthier person I am today and I thank you for that!!! BIG HUGE JUMBO SUPERSIZE HUGS Laura

Laura, my dear, You never cease to amaze me. Your heart is the only big thing on you. LOL. Your new picture is lovely and just keeps getting better everytime you change it. I am so hoping that everyone will listen to your message and take your advice. Not sappy at all. You're right, there is way too much sadness in the world and anything we can do to make someone's day brighter or better; makes it a good thing. I didn't hear back from you about your grandchild.............everything ok there? Happy Holidays to my favorite rollercoaster buddy. Suzie

We are going back to Childrens on the 12th for further testing. They arent sure what is going on with him, and we are all scared. But we are all hoping that all the tests come back okay and the worrying will have been for nothing. I finally got my biopsy results back today from my lumpectomy 5 weeks ago and it was BENIGN.. Nothing to worry about but the Dr is going to follow up in a month. Since the cyst is growing back again. Its always something isnt it?? Love and hugs, Laura

Somehow , god brought me to you because you were a beautiful person in need of just a friend. Your personality is now shining through and I could not be happier. Thanks for the Thanksgiving greeting and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your Family. May God Bless you. Richard