Monday Weigh-in or Check-in

Hi Friends,

Well this week I finally started losing again but for a difficult reason.  My 20 month old grandson was diagnosed last week with a brain tumor.  Thank God because of all the prayers, the tumor was surrounded by a cyst and the doctor said it was like pealing an oranger and the pealed out the cyst and the tumor popped out.  The tumor was the size of a marble and it was benign and the type tumor that never grows back.  He had an MRI on his entire body and had no other tumors anywhere else.  He is home, walking all around, laughing and loving life and so are we.  Prayer is powerful.  It sure knocked the socks off me though.  I couldn't eat and lost 3 pounds.

Before surgery            279.5
Last weigh in              158
This week                  155
Total week loss          3 pounds
Overall loss                124.5

I love you all and miss you.

Love and hugs,
Esther

 OMG     You must have been beside yourself with worry.....  I would have been.  I'm so thankful to hear the tumor came right out and was benign... plus it won't return....  Isn't God awesome....    What a horrid way to lose weight though... Glad you are all doing well.   Millie

Hi Millie,

Thanks so much for your response.  This little baby sure taught our family the power of prayer.  Now that I know he is okay, all I want to do is sleep.  I had to be strong but now that it's over, I feel like someone pulled the plug on me.  I am mentally exhausted but I thank God everyday for healing our baby.  The strength of all my OH friends has really helped too.

Hugs,
Esther

So sorry Esther your little guy had to go through this, wonderful news though....prayer is very powerful.

I am starting today, back on program, drinking more water, journaling, and most of all exercise.

I weighed today and was shocked that I had gained 7 pounds.....I will weigh myself next week and let you know how I do.
Hugs, Marti

Hi Marti,

Yes, prayer is powerful.  I had gained 6 pounds before we found out about  our baby Dawson's tumor and boy it fell off quickly.  It gave me a running start so I will try to keep it off.  I just thank God everyday for healing our baby doll.  He is so happy now and laughs all the time, waves to people and does the simpliest things that he never has done before and it's a miracle.  My son is a doctor and followed his progress with the doctors and said that this type of tumor is rare and never grows back and because it was surrounded by the cyst, he will be fine.  I feel so blessed. 

Keep up the good work and I will work with you on losing again.

Love and hugs,
Esther

OH ESTHER!!!!

What a frightening ordeal for all of you. My prayers for you and your family.

Just amazing the power of prayer and the bounce back the little ones exhibit.

Not a good reason to lose 3 pounds.

Kisses
Annette

Hi Annette,

Baby Dawson sure taught us all the power of prayer.  He is amazing us all watching him do things that he couldn't do before.  He laughs all the time and what a beautiful sound that is.  He has taught us all a good lesson and we are all amazed at how fast he is bouncing back.  It sure was a scare but I had to be strong for my daughter-in-law and son.  They collapsed and I wanted to but I had to be strong for them.  I just thank God every single day for healing Dawson and my body is now coming down from the week of testing our faith so I am sleepy all the time.  My son Josh is a doctor and followed along with the doctors on his progress and the tumor he had is rare and never returns plus it was surrounded by a cyst that protected his brain.  We are so blessed.  It was a horrible way to lose weight, that's for sure.  I am just now getting my appitite back.  Thank you again for being there for me.

Love,
Esther

Esther....my heart goes out to your granson and all of your family. I personally know how scarey Cancer in a child can be.

God Bless you all!! I am so glad that it all turned out well for him and all of you! Good thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will be with my grandson Thursday and Friday while he has his tests to see if his cancer has returned. There is a spot on his lung and they aren't sure what it is thus the tests. Nic is 15 now and has had this awful monster in him since he was three. It can be so devastating at times!

Begining weight........242.2
Last week..................122.8
This week..................122.4
Total wek loss..........000.4
Total overall............119.8

I am glad to see you are back once again. Love your avatar too!!

Hugs, connie d

Connie,

I will be praying so hard for your grandson.  I know how scary it is and it's so difficult to watch your own children suffer as well.  I pray that your grandson will be cancer free and that our Heavenly Father will touch his body and remove any cancer from it and he will live a long and healthy life.  God is powerful and prayer is powerful.  Have faith in him and your sweet grandson will be healed completely.  Just remember, you are in my prayers.

Love and hugs,

Esther

 

I am so sorry that you all had to go through something as frightning as this. I am so glad that your little guy is back to being himself and that things worked out so good. Our God is an awesome and loving God and one that answers all prayers.

Before surgery                   291
Last week                           194.4
This week                           191.8
Total week loss                      2.6
Total loss                             99.2

I am waiting for my big 100 pound loss~which will be here when God sees fit for it to happen. I learned that one from the goal I set for Onderland! God has no time table. He has no clocks or calendars either. I have to give it all over to Him or I will go totally nuts!