The NIGH****CHMAN - Tuesday 1/5 - Special Edition. PLEASE READ
The first two (and only two) posters on the NW thread that day were Diane T and Debi R.
On 1/8 Phyllis joined along. 1/9 was the first two members of what would be known as the "Trifecta" , Jennifer (then known as *IT*) and Liz. Then on 1/16 Jill joined. On 1/17, it was the first night the "Trifecta" all posted. And on 2/4 I named them the "Trifecta".
During my nights at work I often needed to find something to do. So I scoured the board sometimes. Then I decided to become an angel to someone having WLS. And I met Eric. And later Sandi B.
There are so many special people out there to me, it is not fair to name names, so I will stop there and just say TMB is a special place for me.
I know it all sounds silly. But I feel good about it. I am glad I have done this task. I am paying it forward.
I get down sometimes because I think no one notices the thread because there are no postings. Then Jill comes along and talks sense into my head. She is like a sister to me.
So, I continue with this task. I started it to help David, as he always had a ton of prayer requests on the Express. I wanted to help any way I could. So the NW was born.
So, please forgive me for starting this so early, but I wanted to share it with all of you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for giving me a reason for the thread. Thank you for updates. And thank you for believing.
If you have any prayer requests, please PM me with the info, or post it on the NW thread. I only ask that you keep me updated so I can keep the list current. I don't think that is asking too much.
Just so you know, you need to TAKE YOUR VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS and make sure you get your daily allotment of PROTEIN.
If you are new to the board, this link explains what the NIGHT WATCHMAN is (if you are interested). Otherwise, just read on, you will probably figure it out anyway.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/TX/4005415/The-NIGH****CH MAN-Thursday-and-a-plea/
Prayer requests are listed below:
Continue to keep your thoughts and prayers for the members of our Armed Forces serving around the world, especially during this time of increased awareness. Please thank God for these men and women every day. In addition, please keep the wives and family members in your thoughts.
PEOPLE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT:
Anne's (Lalocaweta) spouse - looking for a job that is not commission only
Debra F.
Jodie
Jonathan - Vivian's son
Kat's (Iwannabethinnow) spouse
Kim's (tennysonkw) husband
Liz
Nina
Upcoming Surgeries/current hospitalization:
Sandi B. - Surgery on 1/14 at North Hills Hospital
Sandi B.'s mother is having RNY on 1/4
Kim G. - 1/4 Endoscopy, 1/6 Tonsilectomy, and 1/7 Colposcopy.
Recovering from Surgery:
Ruth (moosie1234) - a friend of mine from the OFF board is recovering from her latest rounds of plastics.
Other prayer requests:
George - prayers for Oleta's mother. She is on hospice care and getting worse every day. Oleta is not as upbeat as usual at this time.
Gina L. - brother Jerry still suffering. Doctors are now leaning towards the problem being stopped up cardiac areteries. He is very depressed and has chronic back pain also.
Jennifer - prayer for the sale of their house in San Antonio. They have made the move to the metroplex but still need to sell their house.
Jeris asks for prayer as she is a single mom to a 4 year old and is in the working world.
July is going through a divorce, requesting prayers for her and her kiddos. We know a divorce is tough, and can be especially tough financially.
Karen the Papaya Queen asks we pray for her son and his GF and their kids. They lost the parental rights to the children, but the decision is under appeal.
Kat's (Iwannabethinnow) friend will have a scan this week to see if the chemo was successful.
Kim (tennysonkw) wants prayer that she will be a better example to her children in the future, and that God will grant me strength to endure, as her and her husband go through their personal problems.
Kim G. - has anemia.
Lynne asks for prayer for Miranda as she seeks facility to help her son as well as patience for homeschooling in the meantime.
Meggie is in the hospital with abdominal pains again. She will probably be requiring surgery.
Meggie's mother has breast cancer. She has a large hematoma under it. It is stage 1 cancer and they do not believe it has spread yet and don't think they will need to remove any lymph nodes. Radiation therapy will be everyday for 6-8 weeks.
Nina requests prayers for her cousin Troy who has been in and out of the hospital since Thanksgiving. Also prayers for school enrollment.
Stephanie G. - Her 88 year old mother, Sophie, has bladder cancer and needs to have surgery but failed her EKG. Sending her to a cardiologist for a workup and surgery is postponed until she gets cardiac clearance.
Vanessa (ButterflyReborn) asks for prayers. Her father will be having surgery Dec. 14th in hopes of completely ridding his body of cancer. Also for herself as she will be seeing her doctor on Dec. 17th to discuss removal of mesh and possible reversal. Is really needing some "normalcy" in her life.
Vivian requests prayers for the extra stress in her life due to her son and his girl friend living with her.
Below is one of God's children that definitely need our prayers. This is one specific cases, we know there are others out there. Remember them too.
Gina J. - Pray for her 6 year old Marina, diagnosed with a terminal illness at age 2.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
George... THANK YOU for being MY ANGEL!!! I don't know how I would have .... oh hell I know how but you gave me extra drive!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!
*Strength... it's inside, beside, behind and all around me*
We're all in the boat with you dude, we just let you do the steering most of the time.... doesn't mean we're not here.... just content to go with the flow.... LOL
As I've said before I read your thread daily... just usually during the early morning hours.... after nearly two years it just dawned on me lately that you might still be at work and online when I'm reading... duh....
Thanks for being so dedicated to doing this...
Hugs!
Life is tough, but my God is TOUGHER
"There is more to life than increasing its speed.? Gandhi
The Greatest Pleasure In Life Is Doing What People Say You Cannot Do....
377/331/198/175 Highest/WLS/Current/Goal
I know - I know post regularily..........sorry - but I DO read everyday...................
You are a very special person.................remember the details that no one probably even thinks of............when each person joined in...........WOW..
You and Mary are always there for me........whenver I needed a shoulder to lean on..........THANK YOU !!
I luv you and remember - there are many of us..........really look forward to your posts............sorry - some of us are just not as verbal as our hearts are thankful !!
(((((((((((huggss))))))))))))))))
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
