Charlie Update....GOOD MORNING

Hello my OH friends.  I just realized my mug is on the home page as an inspiration.  And of course that makes me feel good, but also like a whiner.  My life is getting better daily, but I'm still not quite where I want to be. 

I'm doing ok, not exercising enough, but then I never have. It's a sore spot and a weakness with me.  Any excuse will do.  Today, it's too cold.  And speaking of that,  I have a cold.  First one in forever.  Years.  But I must have picked up a strong bug.  It hasn't developed into the real snotty congested kind, but a throat tickle and cough and little congestion in the mornings.  So I think my immnune system is strong and fighting it.  I can't recommend 2 doses of a chewable vitamin C every day enough.  TAKE IT.  If this is the same bug my family has, they have it waaaay worse than me.

I am dating and dancing and having a wonderful time. I'll be back soon, I promise.

Hugs from the beach
Charlie

Hi Charlie! It's so good to hear from you! I hope you feel better soon. It sounds like you're doing your best to take care of yourself. I'm happy to hear that you're out having fun and enjoying the moment. That's what life is all about, right? Not looking back, and not looking too far ahead, but enjoying this very moment that you're in for what it is. You take care of yourself! I've missed you.

Hugs!

Thanks Robin.  I'm doing well really.  I have not had a bad day in a loooong time.  I feel good and may even go back to work soon.

Take care
Hugs
Charlie

Hey Charlie,

Loved reading about you.. You are not a whiner, not even close!  Dance your socks off my friend and count that as exercise

Awesome picture too!

Love ya,
Paula

Thanks Paula....doncha love that leather jacket?  It's my favorite.  I am dancing.  Every chance I get.  I do count it as exercise....hehe.

Hugs
Charlie

Wow Charlie you look great, I love that jacket, I saw you on the home page and was so excited for you.  You really are an inspiration to so many and especially to me, in so many different ways.  I hope you truly are feeling better and growing stronger, and especially able to kick that cold bug.

Love you sweetie!
Big Hugs Heidi

Thanks Heidi.....things really are better.  I'll send you a note.  I am honestly feeling better about all this.  And there is a reason .  I'm doing fine....watch for message.

Hugs
Charlie

You go girl!!  That leather jacket is waaaay too cute.  And why can't dancing be counted as exercise!!  So glad to hear you are coming right along, Rome wasn't built in  day and after what you've been through most people would have given up along time ago.  One step at a time my friend!  We love you Charlie!!

Vickyruth

Thanks Vickiruth.  I'm doing well.  Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long.....wait, I think thats a song....lol.

I'm on the mend.  Doug is no longer in my thoughts much and I've decided that it was all for the best...you know, one door closes and another door opens.  And the door has swung wide and I'm looking out at the other side.  And I LIKE what I see.

Hugs
Charlie

Hey Charlie!  Being new to WLS (12 weeks postop), I suck in every ounce of encouragement I can squeeze in.  Reading your story, gave me a whole lot !  I'm loving the jacket!  If you ever want to pass it on, you can send it my way.  (I'm still in my 3X leather but will be needing a smaller one soon I'm sure.)  Yours would go well with my motorcycle (which I bought after an almost fatal asthma attack and before my life saving surgery.)  Best wishes to you today reminding you  This is a great day to be alive!  Big Big Hug!