Thank you TMB!!

I'm still pretty much toast even though it's Tuesday but I wanted to say thank you to my TMB family that were able to get to RYD.  It is only the beginning and I promise to do something that will try and make it convenient for others that cannot travel to Galveston.  

I so appreciate the support of those that stuck in there even though Saturday was an incredibly long day.  I love you guys for being there and making RYD a success in so many ways.  I know things weren't perfect but that's how we learn.  One thing in particular is that I promise to change the idea that you have to be a part of the Century Club to be a success. Of course I don't think that...it's just what's been done before but I know better than to leave out the people that are at goal no matter how much they have lost.  Me of all people who cannot stand for anyone to be slighted because we are all WLS brothers and sisters.

There are so many to thank and of course I wouldn't have been there without Ramon and Debra because they are the other two thirds RYD and they are in my heart always.  Although I might have done a lot of brain work, it was Sean that put in the heavy lifting.  To do a clothing exchange is seriously hard HARD work but to also be there every time I look up to be there and represent. The gift he gave us was the most special gift and I will be touched forever.  Monica gets more beautiful every time I see her inside and out.  I feel like she's almost a daughter to me....to see her beautiful life saved is beyond imagination.  I see Corina coming in next and who knows who we will be able to touch in the future.  Terry put on a great dinner and welcomed us with open arms.  Thanks for all the volunteers, the greeters, the people that all helped.  Every time I turned around someone was asking what they could do for me.  I can't count how many came up to just say thank you.  

Dr. L and his staff...especially MIranda who busted her butt while working her full time job.  I am so excited for her because she's going to have surgery shortly.  How awesome!!!

And one thing I just wanted to say that touched me....when we ran late and Robin made the comment that I should take the time to talk even though we were running into lunch.  Even if no one else felt that way, it was such a nice thing to say and I will never forget it.  I am just like everyone else who gets involved in stinkin' thinkin' and the love that was given to me this weekend meant so very much.

The slideshow touched me more when I saw it there of course because I was just so busy trying to put it together but when I saw the pictures taken of the attendees from RYD last year and then the difference a year makes....WOW.  I have so much to catch up on and I'll get that posted soon. I know I haven't mentioned everyone because you guys might like to try to get this read before the day is over but each and every one of you are forever in my heart.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
all my love, Y

Glowing One,

I am truly sorry I missed out, but for obvious reasons you know why I couldn't attend.
You are a blessing to many and to myself.  You are an extraordinary individual with a great heart!

I love you!

Blessings,

Nina

My darling, you were so missed but I understand how much you have on your plate right now.  I'm patient and can wait until things get better.  You were in my heart...I thought of you often.  

Hey, who is that hot babe in your avatar at the end??? WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO girlfriend, you get more beautiful every day.
all my love, Y

It sounds like it was a great time.  I hate that I had to miss the event this year.  I hope that next year I will be able to attend.  Thank you guys for working so hard for all of us.

Teena you were missed for sure.  I hope we'll have the pleasure of your company next year too. Thank you for thanking us when you didn't even come this year.  That's so nice!
many hugs, Y

     and thank YOU for being such an inspiration!!!!

It was great fun - some of us had more fun than others LOL - and it was a fabulous weekend!!

I was so excited to share my island home and I hope that anyone on the TMB that comes down my way this summer will please give me a call!!

Thank you again, Ramon, Yvonne, Debra and Sean - Dr L and his staff and especially Miranda!!  It was mucho appreciated!!

Thank again for sharing your island home with us.  I've heard nothing but sheer joy from everyone being in Galveston.  Your daughter was so pretty and cool!  I only have a few hundred pictures!  Oh the thought just about overwhelms me!  I'll get to it....I need to post to everyone and have them send me the links of pictures. 
Thanks so much, you are so special to me.
Much love, Y

Awesome job girl.  I know the work that goes on for these things.  My thanks to all involved.

Take time to get that energy back and we will see you down the road.

Love to all

Que, I've been thinking about you ever since.  I so enjoyed talking to you guys at the pool that morning.  It was the only time I saw the pool!  I'm so glad both of you could be there and it may take a bit but I am gonna do a DVD of as much of the event as I can.  Thanks so much for everything and all you shared.
much love, Y

THANK YOU!!!

Ready to do it again?