Kirk, my baby... I have so many feelings and thoughts but none that you don't already know...*smiles* I am SO excited for you words can't even express, and thankful beyond words that I will get to be there with you holding your hand before your surgery and during the beginning of your recovery. I think it's a testiment to the fact that God really answers prayers. I told you at the very beginning of our friendship that I would do my best to be with you for you consult and your surgery and I'm just so thankful that I can, I know me being there means as much to you as it does to me *smiles* This is the beginning of a new chapter for you Kirk, I'm praying and believing that when you come out of your surgery not only will your journey to being a thinner more healthy person begin, but I pray and believe that God will heal all the old hurts and sorrows that life as an obese person has caused...leaving a fresh vessel to be filled with all of Gods glory and lifes treasures. You are such a precious man in the hearts of so many people, and the gift of touching lives that you have in no mere coincidence. You are a light to so many, and as you make strides in this journey that light will only grow stronger. I am so honored that you asked me to be there with you and pray with you before your surgery Kirk and I thank God everyday for your friendship. The bond that we share is so incredible and unconditional and truely a gift from God. No one knows what the future holds for any of us Kirk, but I do know that no matter what direction our lives take we will be friends forever. I love you and the friendship we share more then I could ever say. God surely knew what he was doing when he created our friendship *smiles* I will hush for now *giggles* since I'll probably talk to you in a couple hours and will be with you in less then 2 days. God Bless you... I love you... and I treasure our frienship always~!