***Saturday Roll Call***

I know we don't usually do a weekend roll call, but I missed you all and I have time!! So, here goes: I am doing well. I am back to work (I work two mornings per week at son's preschool.) I am back to shopping (big trouble!) I guess I would call myself at 90/95% capacity. Here are some questions for you: 1) What are some struggles you are having concerning weight loss etc? How can we pray for you? 2) If you could take a vacation, where would you go? 3) What is a goal you want to share with us so we can hold you accountable? Here are mine: 1) What are some struggles you are having concerning weight loss etc? How can we pray for you? I am having trouble exercising! I try to do the treadmill, but it's BORING!! I don't want to fail, but I am feeling discouraged concerning this. If you would pray that I would just be MOTIVATED to do it, that would be wonderful!! 2) If you could take a vacation, where would you go? HAWAII...we went last winter and I am ruined for life! It was wonderful, we had such a blast. I desperately want to go back!! 3) What is a goal you want to share with us so we can hold you accountable? I want to excercise at least 3 times per week Blessings~

My struggle is with my head lately. I am doing the right things, but sometimes feel discouraged or envious of others who can eat and not have this challenge. I am going to Disneyland at the end of March( college break). I am hoping I can fit into more than the log ride at Splash mountain, because in Sept at Disney World I had to get off a ride because I was too big...it was so humiliating. I have lost 50 lbs and at 5'3 it has made a big difference, but I still do not know if I will fit a roller coaster etc in 6 wks. I hope so, but there are lots of other fun things to enjoy there I know. I lost a 27 yr career 14 months ago due to L&I injuries. I am in my 3rd qtr of a 4 qtr Medical Receptionist certification program at college. When I graduate in June I must work for a minimum of 1 yr because I can not get my early retirement from Boeing until 55, June 1st of '07. My Cobra insurance has cost me $994 per mo, and runs out at the end of May. My husband and I both are on it and have pre existing health conditions. Please pray for the Lord to put me in the job he wants where I can make a decent living and have good medical benefits. That is my goal. thanks!

Howdy Becky and All! I love weekend roll call! Becky I am glad you are feeling better. You have had a really long and hard road to travel since your surgery. You are doing great. Try not to stress too much about the exercise thing. I believe it will come with time as you get back to 100%. I have been really motivated to lift weights lately because of my flabby skin. Nothing like your arm doing that second wave to motivate you! 1) What are some struggles you are having concerning weight loss etc? How can we pray for you? I feel relatively struggle free right now. Thank you God! The beginning was struggle enough! 2) If you could take a vacation, where would you go? I would like to take a vacation to some place like Cancun with just my hubby. I would also like to take the kids to a disney vacation. 3) What is a goal you want to share with us so we can hold you accountable? I want to spend more time playing with my kids. Last night we went to a place called "Monkey Bizness" where we played in a room with a bunch of moonwalks. It was a blast. I wouldn't have been able to do that 65 lbs ago! Have a great weekend all! Love, Jacinda

Hi Becky! Glad to hear you're doing so well! Have a terrific Saturday! Here are my responses to your questions: 1) What are some struggles you are having concerning weight loss etc? How can we pray for you? I still get the muchies at night. I find I'm eating much healthier foods than before, but I need to stop the snacking! I'm sure your question about prayer was related to weight loss issues, but I'm really struggling with my job search and depression over it. Any prayers along those lines would be greatly appreciated. 2) If you could take a vacation, where would you go? So many choices... actually a vaction anywhere there is water and a beach would be wonderful. 3) What is a goal you want to share with us so we can hold you accountable? My goal is to increase my exercise from 1.5 miles of walking per day. Have a great day!

Hello my dear!!! It is so nice to see you on the boards again. Like Paul said in Eph 1:16, I have not ceased praying for you. I hope you are having a wonderful God filled weekend. I know I have. I had discipleship class this morning then came home and read an entire book about being a Godly wife. My husband is scheduled to preach on March 5th. I will be singing "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans. Anyone who would like me to send them a CD of the service, just let me know. We record it in a mp3 format so it sounds really good. QOD: 1: Drinking enough water. I feel like I am constantly carrying a bottle of water, but I never fini**** 2: We were supposed to go to Cancun in 2003 but my son had to have surgery and we had to pay 80% so we cancelled it. I would love to get to go there. As a family we are hoping to go to Disney this fall. We figure if we book it now we can have it paid off by then. 3: This is unrelated to WLS. My goal is to be a more submissive wife. I have a strong personality and voice my opinions too strongly. I am praying that I will step down and allow my husband to assume his role as the head of our home. Love ya'll, Dawn

Dawn, are you going to Orlando or California? Do you belong to AAA, if not you may want to join. If you can wait until Labor day the low season begins. We stayed there in the All Star Resort and took Disney busses everywhere and it was only $76 per night AAA rate. They picked us up and took us back to the airport and moved our bags for us. I have traveled alot and this was really a good deal. You can add you tickets to your package cheaper than getting them there or on line. It is all a AAA special rate. Just thought I would let you know. Have fun!!!

Pam, Orlando. My friend just got back last week fom the Disney All Star resort. She said it was really nice and family oriented. I think we will book our flight seperate. I have heard more than once that is a cheaper way to go. I also was told for $610 you can get 2 meals and 1 snack a day for a family of four for the whole week. (ends up being about $40 a meal for the whole family. You can't beat that unless you pack PB&J!!) Dawn

Becky, glad that you are doing well and almost to "capacity". Shopping is always fun 1. What are some struggles you are having concerning weight loss, etc.? I'm fairly good at taking my early AM vitamins and my nightly iron but as far as taking them as my surgeon prescribed....it's not happenin'. B12 is okay because I give myself injections...I've always hated taking pills. 2. If you could take a vacation, where would you go? No doubt...Cancun. DH and I took our first trip to Cancun in 1993 and we went every year after until 1997 when we moved to tropical south FL. 3. What is a goal you want to share with us so we can hold you accountable? .....to take my vitamins as the surgeon recommends. Tomorrow, Have a wonderful Sunday worshiping a risen Savior. luvitsunnyv

1. My biggest struggle right now is getting in enough protein. I have been constantly nauseated since auto accident 1/12 (had a concussion and still back back and neck injuries). Nothing is appealing to me right now and I have to force myself to eat. 2. I'd love to go to the South Pacific right now...literally right now as it is 7 degrees in Pittsburgh and I've got cabin fever!! 3. My goal is to hit 90gm of protein a day as prescribed by my MD. I am over 6 feet tall and need to keep up the protein count to prevent muscle loss. I think I'll go have a protein shake because I'm only around 60gm for today

Hi there my little dimpledopper!!! I have truly missed you!!! Well here are my answers to the QOD. 1. I am struggling to get in all my water, my protein is getting better, but I dont want to eat, nothing sounds good or even looks good. 2. My vacation would be to Mexico where my hubby is from. From there we would go to a resort at Nuevo Vallarta, a few miles from the more popular Puerta Vallarta, but much much cheaper by far!! 3. My goal is to exercise period!! I have not done any at all since surgery and I want to start walking as soon as it warms up from our 0 degree mark here. Well I love you all and hope to hear much from you in the future!! In His Love, Steph