Hey Sandy, I couldn't remember if you said that you were going to be able to make it to the hospital for Joni's surgery or not. I have your packet ready and if you're coming to the hospital I'll bring it with me when I come. If you're not going to be able to be there, I'll put it in the mail tomorrow. Just let me know what I need to do. THanks! Becky

How cool is that?! I'm hoping Dr. Stahl will call me around 3am on Thursday and say, "Hey, you know what? I'm just sitting here and can't sleep. What say I come pick you up and take you to the hospital and let's just get this thing going?" All I know is that I needed this surgery 20 years ago....so it can't happen quickly enough. Geez, I've gotta get packed. I was hoping to do it today when that supposed "cold front" came in. I guess they were talking about Minnesota or somewhere.... I cannot wait! Love, Joni who wishes Jacquie a safe trip, easy surgery and lots of cool size 6's! Or whatever size you wanna get to.... I'm just shooting for a size 12 or 14, but then I'm tall, tall, tall.

That's great Jacquie I'm so happy for you!! You are almost a LOSER kim

Dr. Freeman's office called and moved my surgery up. I must be at the hospital at 5 a.m. instead of at 7 a.m. I know I have not been on the board a long time, but I value your thoughts and prayers. Jacquie

I'm feeling really Sappy today for some reason. I've had a GREAT weekend with Pam and FINALLY we've made some breakthroughs. We've both begun to realize our weaknesses and strengths and I feel like we are back on the right track. For the first time in a long while, I have a renewed sense of committment and love in my marriage and man oh man, it is right on time! I was really scared that I, once again, was going to fail at this whole relationship thing. BUT, and I thank my lucky stars, the future is looking a little brighter. We've got some work to do, but we are BOTH comitted to getting past this and having a happy life. I'm sitting here procrastinating about paying bills and was just thinking about all of you and how fortunate I am to have you all in my life. It seems like good things are happening for all of us and I'm so incredibly blessed to be able to share in all your happinesses and be able to share mine with you. I know that God, Buddha, Almighty high preistess or WHOEVER or WHATEVER is the Greater Being in this world - brought you all to me. After my Mom died 3 years ago, my blood family just kind of drifted apart. I can't say that I am particularly sad about this - that's a whole other story for ANOTHER day - but I found all of you, my SISTERS, my SUPPORTERS, at times - MY LIFELINE and I am so very fortunate. I've always wanted to have 'Girlfriends'........and as an obese person, I wouldn't let anybody close enough to hurt me. Sure, I have a couple of close friends......but mostly, just Pam and her family. Now, I have all of you.....my 2nd family I love you all and I am so thankful to have you in my life! hugs, Kim (who is stepping down off of that sappy soapbox now )