This day

This day I count my blessings, among them are you, my friends. You have been so very encouraging to me. Each time I log on and see your posts and look at your faces in the pictures that you have shared with us all, I feel as if I have a special connection to someone who finally understands the pain of being obese. In so many ways you are like family and I have truly felt blessed to have a glimpse into each of your lives via your profiles and this message board. It is neat how we can all be so diverse, with different backgrounds and viewpoints on issues, but still share the special connection we have from our years of obesity. I am able to come here and not feel judged or feel shame for who I am. I am given the dignity to hold my head up high and be proud of who I am as a person, instead of being reduced to just a size that doesn't "fit" into societies perfect picture. Rather, you judge me by my heart, the most valuable of the treasures in my care. God bless you all on this Thanksgiving Day. Love, Jaimee

Jaimee.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too. That was a very special note to all of us. So much love and prayers are coming your way for your upcoming surgery.I am very excited for you finally. Its been a long haul. Love Cindy

Thanks for the prayers. I'll take all that I can get of those! I hope you had a nice Turkey Day. Hugs, Jaimee

That was so sweet Jamiee. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and I wish you the best. Georgeann

awww, thanks Georgie! Your date will be here soon as well. May God bless you on your journey! Hugs, Jaimee

That was a very nice message you sent to everyone jaimee i wish you the best of l uck with your surgery and i pray that it is successful and uneventful. happy thanksgiving to you and your family also

Jaimee, What a true statement, and what a kind message. And may God bless you and your loved ones today! Happy Thanksgiving to EVERYONE. Kitty B.

Thanks Kitty! I am so happy for you that you finally got your approval. I pray the rest of your journey will be smooth and that your surgery day will get here quickly for you! Jaimee

Jaimee thank you very much for sharing. You got my blessing. A week after your surgery, I will be on the loser side. and I'm going to need all the blessings I can get. Good Luck Jaimee!! Vickie