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Good Morning PA!!
Haven't been posting in awhile and I apologize for that! Life gets in the way.... I am looking forward to the holiday weekend, spending time with friends and family and just chilling! December is going to be a BUSY month, lots of activities, parties, my concert and such.
I hope everyone is doing well. The weather is supposed to be good for the weekend!!!
Today is work, home to start Turkey Day preparations, dinner somewhere in there, then chill with the family...
Have a great day!
Love, Beth
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
Thank you for posting this, Donna. I love this holiday because you can reflect on what is most important, the people in your life. I have SO many people that I am grateful for having as friends, family (real and adopted) and the continued support on here!! I wish more people would post on here like in the past. This board used to be much more active and it saddens me that so many have strayed from this board. Be that as it may, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I am going to get lots of rest and enjoy time with my family.
Love, Beth
Donna, PA Peeps. . .
At this holiday, in particular, it is a good time to reflect and take stock of the lives we have and the gifts of good health many of us have achieved by having WLS. While I am so human and therefore get caught up in the wants of life, I try each day to remember that I have all that I need and a support system that has proven to be one of most invaluable tools for joyful living!!! I certainly feel blessed in having you as a part of that group and for those old and new to this forum, wherever you may be, I wish you the very best Thanksgiving, may you find yourself surrounded by good friends and/or family and no matter what has happened up this point in the year, find something to be joyful and hopeful for!
Hugs and good wishes,
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Happy Thanksgiving Week PA peeps!
I want to extend best wishes to everyone for a happy, healthy, restful Thanksgiving. In looking back over this past year for myself I can see how much healthier I am now than this time last year. At this point in 2011 I was battling a deep depression again, not being faithful to my vitamins, food or support system. Even though my financial situation was better in 2011, I find that I am more at peace and happier in 2012. I have had to detach myself from non-essential material items and in a way that has been very freeing for me. Professionally I am back in my old school doing volunteer work and subbing. The difference now is that the new administration appreciates my expertise and professionalism so I feel like a valued colleague again. My family was so lucky in the aftermath of Sandy and for that I am thankful. Last but not least I am thankful to all of you on this board - posters and lurkers 
. The greatest gift of my life was this tool I was given through WLS. I know without a shadow of a doubt that had I not had the surgery I would be one very sick woman as I dealt with the challenges of this past 20 months. My prayers and good wishes go out to those of you who are dealing with illness, death, job loss, relocation, problems with children, housing crises etc. Trying to send positive energy (prayers) your way. Many blessings for you and your loved ones during this Thanksgiving season. Best wishes.
Donna
on 11/17/12 7:43 pm
Jeez if it was Steelers tickets I'd buy them and take you to the game. Eagles not even for free and playing across the street from my house. LOL
"If I only had three words of advice, they would be, Tell the Truth. If got three more words, I'd add, all the time."
— Randy Pausch
Happy Thanksgiving to you!! I won't be able to make it to this meeting :-(
Love, Beth
While I know that Thanksgiving is the day after the support group meets and many will not be in attendance, I will not be in attendance this month as I will be in Florida with my family for the holiday, but Mike Mohollen has graciously stepped up to facilitate and offer support for those who choose to come.
As always, the main focus of this meeting are topics as they relate to post-ops, so please come by and share your WOW moments, as well as whatever else is on your mind.
The Place: 280 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, PA 19047
The time: 7 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.
If you are celebrating a surgiversary, please bring any props (clothes worn prior to WLS, pictures), you will get 5 minutes to share what it was like, what it is like now and what you look forward to.
We have a nutritionist at every meeting and while all are welcome to attend our support groups, nutritional consults cannot be given to non-Barix patients, but no matter where you had surgery if you feel in need of support we welcome you!
On a last note, while we recognize that there are times when babysitting might be an issue, it would be appreciated if small children were not brought to the meeting, as there are times people have a need to discuss things where having a small child there inhibits their ability to discuss openly talk about what they need to. Thank you for your understanding.
Wishing you all the very best Thanksgiving!
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I have 2 tickets to the Eagles game on thursday, December 13 at 8:20 pm at Lincoln Financial field (against Cincinnati). I bought them for a friend, but he cannot use them. I paid $177 total, but would be willing to let them go for less if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be interested. You can PM me here or e-mail me at [email protected]
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
Yes, there will be a meeting next Wednesday, I do believe Mike will be running it though, as I will be in Florida to celebrate the holiday with my Family. Have a great Thanksgiving!
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I believe there should be one. However, not 100% sure given it's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Probably best to call there.
Albert Schweitzer
