My step-brother died on Monday of a heartattack. He was only 37 years old. Well we are pretty sure it was heartattack. There was an autopsy done to confirm. He went to the emergency room on Sunday night and they sent him home and he died Monday morning. His wife tried doing CPR on him, but when the ambulance got there he was already flatlined. This has really tore me up inside. Although I was not close to him I am close to my step-dad. My step-dad has been there a whole lot times than even my own dad. I am closer to my other step-brother (we get together a couple times a year, like Christmas). Frank and I are going to the visitation tonight. The boys and I will be going to the funeral tomorrow (Frank can't get off work). Anyway, please say a prayer for the Marquette family. He left behind a wife and an 8 year old daughter. Love to all!! Linda

Thanks Kim! This has definately been the experience of a lifetime! Gail

Sending good thoughts for you and your family. It's very scarey when your parents are sick. Be strong girl and know that you are in my thoughts. You are a good daughter Kim

Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in and let you all know I haven't forgotten anyone. Just been busy with family stuff. My dad hasn't been feeling well and I've been spending some time taking him to the doctor, running errands for them, etc. Since my energy level is so low to begin with, my computer time has been practically zero. Anyone who feels like sending good thoughts to my dad, they would be very welcome. He had some bloodwork done today, an EKG, etc. His pacemaker isn't firing quite like it should, so she faxed the EKG results to his cardiologist, so we will see if he needs to have it taken care of or if the results were within normal range. I'm hoping we get the results from the blood tests too. And that they're good. I need to get some blood work done myself since I am STILL on my period. This has been going on for months now. I am going to try to go to the PCP Wednesday while I'm in Decatur, but if something needs to be done with Daddy, my problems will have to wait because he is the priority right now. Well, I'm off to try to get some rest because I never know what each day is going to bring here lately. Of course, it's almost 3am, so I should've had this thought much earlier tonight. I can't sleep when I need to and when I don't want to sleep, I can't stay awake. But at least I'm more comfortable while I'm not sleeping since I have my new mattress set. I am reading most of the posts, so I'm keeping up even if I'm not responding to everything. I love you guys and hopefully will be able to be more chatty in the future, Joni

Wooooooooo Hooooooooo Gail! You go girl!!! Your at my stopping point...LOL... My goal is 151, my surgeon hasnt set any goal for me so far. I started at 295 however I was at 302 on day of surgery. I betcha one thing, I ate enough "last suppers" for all of OH How tall are you? I am 5'9" and just can not envision a size 12 at this point. It seems like the impossible dream. Im STILL buying large size tops, knowing they will be too big, okay they are tee shirts in different colors, not actually tops but WHY do I STILL do this? I need some clothes that fit, so Im just going to have to go try some on I guess. The only problem is I always bought larger sizes so they would be long enough to cover my tummy. Tops that actually fit, hit you at the waist and I cant stand that. I need length in my tops to cover this wide load in back so I guess i will be wearing tee shirts for awhile WHEN does this stop if ever? Congratulations! You have done so WELL! Love, Sandy