I am sooo blessed!

Hello all~    Ever have those days where all you can do is just kind of look at your life in awe? I'm still 270lbs(haven't had surgery yet), have that nawing self doubt, and things that could definately use improvement. But, do  you know what? I am truly a blessed woman. I have a phenomenal husband (who I will have been married to 5 yrs this month), one of the most adorable, hysterical little boys ever made, a roof over my head, food in my fridge, and laundry coming out my ears(clothes that are normally worn on my back and not my floor, lol). Sometimes on the boards there are a lot of gripes (made by me as well), but today I wanted to say what I am thankful for. I just got off the phone with a friend who had a "minor surgery" that nearly cost her her life. They told her she could experience something similar to post partum depression (which I am a survivor of) and she worries she is. I told her I am ready to piggyback her all the way through this valley if needed. God is so good, perfect in His timing (despite what I think sometimes, lol),  and will always give you the strength to make it through whatever life throws at us. Thank you to all of you for supporting me, others, and muddling your way through this thing called "life". Enjoy your week, your get togethers tomorrow night, and just today. I'll try to post some updated pics of me and the fam later this week. That will require me taking some first! LOL! To all that could stand to have a hug, here you go ((((((HUGS))))))! Feel free to share what you are thankful for as well. It's good for the soul. ~JONI~ P.S.  Here's another big surprise...I'm even going to say something I am thankful about my weight for. ..When my grandparents were elderly, I helped my mother with them. I was younger then, and still waaaay overweight for my age, but I had enough solidity about me, ummmpppffff in me, I helped transport them from their beds, in and out of chairs, to and from the bathroom, etc... I know that my "petite" , 120 lb sisters could not have helped do that. They were to little. If it hadn't had been for my size, we may not have been able to keep them home and as comfortable as they were for that amount of time. Once again, thank you God for your perfect plan. I'm done, thanks for tuning in, (I'll step off my box for now****il next time!

I've had some complaint time lately so your post was good to read and gave pause for reflection. I'm thankful for a wonderful hubby of 21 years who is amazingly supportive no matter what crazy thing I'm in the middle of; 2 very healthy kids, parents and in-laws who are healthy and involved in our lives; friends who were kind enough to take care of my family when I had WLS and another who helped me get in and out of bed and safely to the bathroom after surgery AND all my friends on here. Some I've met in person, but most I haven't. Thanks for being a great support group. And to God for giving us these beautiful days and an amazing world to live in. Now I'm going to vegas to gamble, dress in appropriately, make fun of people and call myself LaLa. Love ya all!! Cindy

One thing (and one of very few things) my weight brought to me that I am thankful for is all of you.  If I wasn't SMO, I would have never have had surgery and never met all my wonderful friends on here.  That is a blessing in itself.

Thank you for posting this lovely and encouraging post. I have so very much to be thankful for, too. A Heavenly Father that loves us all! A beautiful area to live, a home, my precious and wonderful husband of almost 29 years (11-10), our two wonderful grown children and one great son-in-law, beauty and wildlife outside the windows, pets to care for, reliable transportation, friends (new & old), and I'm past the liquid diet!!! : )

Love all these posts, and Dan I echo your thoughts exactly. Blessings: 1. God still loves me even after the ways I've messed up 2. Married to my best friend for 23 years 3. 2 beautiful children ages 20 and 16. 4. 1 great son-in-law 5. Bestest sister in the world 6. Great big bro 7.  All of you 8.  The ability to work 9. Great job and boss 10. Roof over my head 12.  Health And lots of other stuff..hard to list it all

Thanks, Joni, I am glad to hear things are getting better I think we all need to list things were thankful for. 1.  I still have a loving family close enough to annoy the crap outta me (alot) 2.  My daughter is happy and healthy 3.  I have a job to complain about 4.  I was able to grab hold of my dreams and make them all come true with the life skills that wonderful parents beat into when i was little. (If you want something, work hard to achieve it, and then respect it enough to take care of it) 5.  Treat people the exact way you want to be treated, because thats KARMA 6.  With God, anything, everything, and some unenexplainable is possible.

I have SO much to be thankful for- it is an embarassment of riches! 1) I had the financial ability to pay for my WLS 2) my darling sister decided to take this ride with me- she had surgery 5 days after me 3) I have a wonderful, loving, supportive family.  They love me and support me even when they think I am totally nuts! 4) I love my job 5) I raised (alone) a wonderful human being!  My son is loyal, dependable, happy, and self supporting!  And, he is dating a girl the family really likes. 6) I have a nice little, almost paid for, house that I enjoy. 7) my friends are all longtime friends that have seen my though many of life's trials 8) all of you guys! OK, that's all I can think of at this moment. Denise

This is an awesome post!  I think I may be going through a little "blues" period myself.  I actually just made an appt w/ my pcp for thursday to get back on some antidepressants.  Here goes for my most thankful times and people in my life:  My children and my husband, totally.  Without them, life wouldn't be the same.  My friends come a very close 2nd.  They are like family and I could never do what I do without their help and support.  There are certain friends who have helped me with my surgery experience, including some people on this board, who I'll never forget.  I'm thankful for my home, my car (including the warranty I still have left for a couple of months because I need it!), my parents (we're not close, but if it weren't for them I wouldn't be experiencing this life.  And I know they love me in their own way.)  I'm also thankful for all the above's health and happiness.  I also believe we're all following in His plan, and I think so far, so good. 

Thanks to everyone for sharing.  We are all so very blessed!  God has brought us through many good and bad times, but to this, the perfect place for us at this time in our lives.  Thanks to all of my e-friends for your support, jokes & posts that make me laugh and sometimes cry.  Joni-thanks for your post and giving us a reason to celebrate our blessings & mostly thanks to God for the blessings he has brought to me and you!