Hello from MN!

My name is Aly, and I'm just getting started with my journey on this team.  I'm excited to get to know everyone, and hope I've come to the right place to offer and receive support.

It was a long road but I finally made it to having my RNY GB on 5/28/10... I'm approx 1 1/2 mos out.  There are definitely challenges I'm facing but when I look at the big pic I'm doing fantastic!  One of my closest friends had the same surgery 4 years ago so she's been coaching me along, while my loving family have been with me for every step of the way!

A few quick 'stats' about me: My son, Eli, is 14 and seriously one of the coolest people I know.  We live with my sister, Sara, who also happens to be my very best friend.  All of us are in love with our 6 mo old puppy, Ruso (Sheltie/Chow Chow), and our 2 cats are pretty awesome as well.  I come from a very tight-knit family, and have friends I couldn't live without.  My job as a crop insurance underwriter is boring but it pays the bills.  My dream is to finish the books I have in my head, and the ones I've started writing, so I can find heaven in getting published and being a full-time author.  Yay!

As you can tell, I have a lot to say.  Come check out my profile for more info and to read some of my blogs if you'd like... I'd love to have you stop by, become my OH friends, and get to know you!

Take Care,
Aly

Aly.. welcome to our group. We have quiet days and then days that are more active around here. I have to say that you have a positivity that shines through in what you share. I LOVE that!

Looking forward to reading one of your books some day! Please stick around and keep us osted on your journey and let us know how we can help you. Your encouragement will also be appreciated by many others!

Thanks for letting us get to know you a bit!

Hi Aly!

I actually work in Hamel, not far from you!

This board is wonderful for support and information.

Hello from way northern MN. Love reading things from my state neighbors. I grew up in the area between Willmar and Marshall and know a bit about farming, just enough to be dangerous on or off the farm. lol I grew up in a small town and always thought that having a barn would be cool. Still think barns are cool, too bad that so many of the older ones are going to wrecks and dust. I too want to read your books. Write away...... Hugs