Let's Smile .. It's the Holiday Season Dangit .. ...

I was sitting here reminesing about this time of year . And it hit me that this is my 3rd Christmas since my weightloss surgery . And never did I ever think that my little butt would be enjoying life as I do ..even given all the medical issues I have . I got out a little today and went shopping for the grandbabies .. and while it was tiring .. I was still so excited that I was more able now than I was 3 years ago . There are many pre-ops and new- ops here on the boards .. and I just wanted to share that life does get better for you .. the stamina .. the energy .. everything about this surgery is to me Christmas everyday .. all the wow moments .. the skinny moments .. the compliments and most of all .. the overall health ... I feel like Santa gave me the best gift ever .. and my Santa being Dr. Hutcher .. Many think that they will not be able to celebrate as they did in the past .. as we know that the holidays bring on snacking .. and partys... I am here to tell you that you will learn to make good choices .. and be so proud of yourself .. you will find yourself choosing cheese over cookies ... yes I said it .. cheese .. you would not belive how many people came up to me and thanked us for putting cheese out at the conferences .. well .. we know that cheese is better than an ole cake or pie any day .. I guess my post is to everyone .. while there are so many issues going on in our WLS family .. let's stop and think about all the great times .. our fondest childhood memory of this time of year .. Let's find the good in it all .. while God tells us to find the JOY in everything .. I am still able to find the Joy in everything .. and that is what this time is for .. JOY TO THE WORLD .. PEACE ON EARTH .. Have a great weekend ... and if I have not said it enough .. I say it again .. Thank you all for loving me .. and for sticking by me .. this will be a great Christmas .. Love , Tink

Atta Girl! I knew you couldn't be all baaaaahhhhhhummmmmbuuuuuggg for long! It's funny I was journaling some of these very same thoughts this am/pm. It's been nearly 4 years for me and I tell you what I am still thankful to this day. Annnnnnd I me some cheese cubes! Times are a lil' harsh on many of us right now but we have to keep supporting each other and giving when we think we can't anymore. I have to say coming into this holiday season I was not thrilled bout it AT ALL but I look before my very eyes and there is so much which God has provided and blessed me with that I have slowly come to start enjoying the holidays again. Looking at my buggas and seeing their beautiful faces/smiles and I realize they need me and there is a purpose to all this. I love reading them the Cmas story and teaching them about Jesus' birth and Kayla to be almost 6 really loves saying her bed time prayers and is really learning about faith and such. We have much to smile about beautiful. Never lose your faith. Hope you have a great weekend too! Kat