***Thursday's Roll Call***

Good morning everyone! I guess its time to get this roll call going again. I hope Shel can get back to posting again soon since she usually got things going in the morning. Shel, if you are reading this, I really miss you. Peg, I just want to thank you for all your prayers. I feel like a total wuss when I read all that you've been through. And yet, you always have that beautiful smile on your face and that great positive attitude. Cindy Snyder, you are also a big ispiration to me. Both you and Peg always see the blessings in what you are going through at the time. I hope you are recovering comfortably. Cindy#2, that goes for you too. We havent heard from you in a few days. Ginakay had her surgery on Monday. Hopefully we will be getting a good report from her soon. I was telling Cindy Snyder yesterday that we should all try to meet up sometime somewhere in the middle when we are all well on our way to being big losers. Well, I think I will end this with a prayer. Lord, We all love you and are blessed to be able to come to you with our prayers. You are almighty and sovereign! Lord, I lift up all these friends and anyone else who may be reading this today. I pray that you would be with all of us today and heal those of us who are not well. Please fill us all with your joy and peace. Father, we know that you are in control of all things and that you are with us through everything we are going through and that it is all part of your master plan. Lord we praise your holy name. Please forgive us when we have doubts and fear. Fill us all with your spirit today. In Jesus holy name, Amen. I love you all, sisters and brothers! Jacinda

Hi Jacinda, Are you feeling any better? Still praying for you. Thank you for starting roll call. I posted a couple of days ago, but the post is gone. It showed up on the board but vanished a few minutes later. I've been having a hard time. Last friday would have been my 28 wedding anniversery (had my husband not passed in March). I had been eating uncontrollaby since Sunday. Praise The Lord~It's getting under controll now! I'm trying to do a liquid fast for a couple days to get my body detoxed. I have 11 days before my final weigh in, if I gain any weight at all they will cancel my surgery. I need to get my head together fast. There is another lady ~Jane who is going through the same thing right now except her husband passed in the end of August (I think, But it may have been Sept.) they would have been married for 34 years on 11-30, She is having a hard time too. Please keep us in your prayers. I think it would be nice to meet up somewhere in the middle to meet each other in person. That's a good idea Jacinda. Welcome home Cindy. It's nice to hear from you. I hope everyone's ok. If anyone knows how Cynthia S. or Ginakay is please post and let the rest of us know. You are all in my prayers. God bless, Annette

Annette, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I cannot even imagine how hard this must be for you. You will certainly be in my prayers both for your grief and your upcoming surgery. Do your best to stay strong with your diet. Setbacks in themselves can be so discouraging. But if it does get postponed, I know that it will be God's will. I will be praying that His will be done and that you will have your surgery in His perfect timing. Its good to hear from you! Let us know how you are doing! Love, Jacinda

Jacinda, I've missed posting too and hearing from all of you! You sound good in your message, how are you really doing though? I pray you are doing better. I feel tired, probably from this driving back and forth for training. I get home just exhausted. I can't imagine if I had a physically challenging job. My job is sitting in front of a computer typing all day. Anyway, this has been harder on me I think than my family. I would appreciate all the prayers I can get right now. I just feel like I'm getting further away from God instead of closer. There is a ladies' bible study starting next Wednesday at 9:30 in the mornings. One of the ladies in my SS class said she has saved me a book. She is going to pick me up next Wednesday and take me with her. I'm so glad. It will also give me a chance to meet and get to know some of the ladies in the church. I'm just going to tell my boss that I will be coming in late that day. Anyway, I've been praying for everyone that has had surgery recently as well as those trying or waiting for surgery. I am so very grateful for this surgery. I've lost 140 pounds and so far, I've kept it off with God's help. It is hard to believe it has been three years since I had surgery. Anyway, thanks for asking about me. It means a lot to me!!! I love all of you. Your friendships and prayers mean a lot to me. Shel

Hello brothers and sisters~ It sounds like we have MUCH going on here. Annette~My heart sunk when I read about your dh. A friend of mine just lost her dh and it has been heart wrenching. She says mostly she misses the little things. The intimate friendship and understanding that noone else can ever know. I imagine an anniversary without him must feel pretty lonely. Praying for you friend. Jac~You have been through some rough stuff. While others here may have had a difficult journey, don't discount what you are going through. I just pray that God will heal your body soon!! Peg~Jac is so right about your smile. Whenever I see your picture, I almost think you are smiling right at me. I prayed that God would give you endurance to make it through the battle! Cindy Snyder~I hope you are doing well. I think about you and Cynthia every day. I hope that all is well. I am awfully proud of you for coming through the surgeries with such an amazing outlook. You are an inspiration for sure!! GinaKay~I prayed for you tonight Shel~CONGRATULATIONS on 140 down! That's fantastic! I also hope that you will feel peace and joy at your decision to return to work. I know that is a difficult choice. I pray that God will give you peace... As for me...I am two steps closer to WLS. I had my Psych Consult and Nutrition Consult. Both went very well. They both recommended me and said they would forward the paperwork ASAP. Dh left for Kyrzgystan. We miss him like crazy. But, we are hanging in there. One prayer request: I am having 15 adults and 15 children here this weekend. I tend to get stressed when company comes. Please ask that God will give me peace and also a relaxing weekend. I want His name to be praised and glorified. I want Him to be lifted up in a HUGE way. Blessings~