Apology

Please accept my sincere apology for not posting consistenly. I have had a lot on my plate and haven't been able to juggle it all, so somethings had to give. Trust me, this is one that I didn't want to have to let go of. I'm not saying that I'm not going to post 'Food For Thought' and 'For Today' anymore, I just don't think I am going to be able to do it EVERYDAY! I leave tomorrow for New Jersey and Mass. for the holidays and will be back home New Years Day. I will post as I can find time. We got a lap top for ourselves for our Anniversary and Christmas gift this year. So I will have that available to post. When we get back from our holiday trip, we then fly out to Colorado for 5 days to house hunt. I still will be busy with preparing for our move, but will really try hard to stay in touch. I'm feeling the effects of not having/giving the support on here like I was. Support is so crucial in our wls journey and I have been slacking in that area big time. Yes, I have a good excuse, but it still feels like I'm failing myself and others by not being on here, contributing like I would like to be. I'm gonna try and not be so hard on myself with regards to this, God knows I know you all will understand and be supportive of my situation at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I also miss you all dearly. It feels like family on here, sometimes more supportive than my own family at times. If I don't get a chance to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, than I will take this opportunity now. Be blessed, stay safe, enjoy the freedom we have from compulsive overeating (through wls and the Grace of God) and be joyful during this wonderful time of the year. My best and love to you all! Your Gastric Buddy, Jeannie

Jeannie, no need to apologize. We all "get lives" at some point and yes, somethings got to give. Trust me when I tell you I understand. My time on here is minimal at best of late and it makes it tough. But I trust in the thoughts that people are still thinking of me and/or about me. May your holidays be joyous...

Thank You for your understanding and your well wishes for a joyous Christmas. My pastor said just before Thanksgiving that these were going to be 'Healing Holidays' and I am claiming and believing that to be so with my family. I hope your Chirstmas is a peacful and blessed one. Jeannie

Jeannie, no need to apologize. In fact, I notice that a lot of newbies drop off after surgery during the first year and although I do worry about them, it seems like some of us get new lives after surgery and move away from the boards more. For me, I find a lot of support on the boards and it helps keep me honest, so that's why I've stuck around, but I don't post all the time either. Have a very happy holiday, but be safe during all your travels!! Jan

Jan, I am taking a few mins. break from my packing and thought I would reply to my post. Thank You for taking the time to reply and your well wishes too! Again, I will post as I can. I plan on sticking around, just won't be able to post or reply to some other posts as much as I would like to. Thank you for your understanding. Take care, Jeannie

Don't you worry Jeannie-- take care of yourself... Lucy

No apology required. One of the hallmarks of the Grad Board is its lack of obsessive-compulsive participation. We are not attached day and night, white knuckled to the keyboard. As Grads, we have connected (or reconnected) to the outside world, found activities and friends that are beyond the insular world of the obese. We are free to come and go. We do so because we are able both physically and psychologically. So while we have and will continue to have mu*****ommon with the names and faces here, we also have others names, faces and places as well. Enjoy Colorado Springs. Nowhere Man/PH/Jay

What Jay and everybody said. We will miss seeing you every day, but will be happy to see you when you do drop by! and I don't think any of us will forget you either!