I finally did it, the Century Card is mine...it took a little ulcer to get me here, and I am hoping I am on the way to healing that, but anyway I got here I got here!! 
To GOD goes the glory and honor for the grace and patience and courage to go the distance.  And to all my OH friends, thank you thank you thank you.

I am so busy, I haven't been posting some lurking but here I am just trying to keep up.
We have sold our house and bought another. Leaving your home of 28 years is tough and as I pack the boxes of our lives I have to stop and reflect on all the memories of our time here, raising our babies, launching them, launching me into a new career. Through it all the house stood, like it has for over 100 years, embracing the changes we have made and holding us tightly.
Now another family has purchased the right to make it their home, changing what they will to make it personal and special to come home to, just like we did 28 years ago. I do not begrudge them that.  Rick and I are moving on.
The memories stay with us.

oh, and i've finally lost that 4 #!!! lol 4 more to go for my Century card! 10 more to goal-and plastics consult!

Forgot to check in with everyone yesterday to celebrate my one year Surgiversary!!! I can't believe a year has passed already!  I see Dr. Loggins tomorrow in Lewiston and I guess my NUT, had blood drawn on Monday so I am sure they will have some results but not all.
What a year this has been, besides regaining my health , energy and sense of myself, I have met so many wonderful people on this board, I feel I have made some life time friends.  This is such a unique experience that only you all know what I have been through. You lifted me up when times were tough and set me down when I needed settin'.  I wouldn't be here without all of your support.
Remembering my sister, who died Dec 05 at age 51, and my brother who died May 07 at age 46 who were the reason for me to go to the informational meeting and get this DONE-I am forever grateful to My God for seeing me through this year and giving me another chance to live longer and better.
Thank you all! Love you lots!!
kate

I haven't posted in 3 months??? How can that be??? I am GREAT!! Still at 142-up and down but am back from the Bahamas where I ran 2.5 miles a day-that's right ran!!! The weather was 72-78 every day most days sun, and what a boost, to leave the frozen tundra and get to the sunny beaches. While we were gone Maine had about 4 feet of snow and it was cold and windy everything I hate, hate hate!
My journey continues with working out 3 days a week a Curves where I am burning 400-500 calories a workout, the new Curves Smart is awesome.  I have lost 6 " in 2 months-I think alot of that was the month in the Bahamas running, but no worries, it is gone.  I am going to start runing here as soon as the weather gets warmer, I really don't like the cold, have I menetioned that?
All the family was here last weekend, my DD and her fiance and baby boy, my grandson Jaxson.  WE had a blast, great visit. The WHOLW fam went out to dinner on FRiday night to our fav restaurant along with my brother who is still here, and honestly, the food was so secondary to my bliss of enjoyment-just looking around the table to see all 3 of my kids and there kids, all 3 of my grands, my DH and my bro, it was a special night.  FIrst time my middle son has been able to bring himself to join us all in public-he is emotionally disabled and doesn't do crowds-so BLESSED!!
Am starting to think about plastics, will have to wait for another 6 months or so, and finacially maybe another year but no worries. I can tuck things in. Guy at curves said, that is why your tummy hasn't lost, its cause of the skin-like I didn't know THAT LOL. I will continue to work hard at fitness-period.
My 1 year surgiversary is coming up on Tues the 31st. I can't believ a year is over all ready.  It has been the toughest most amzing year of my life.
I thank God for:
BP normal
Cholesterol FINE
no longer a diabetic
can bend over and cut my own toe nails, and tie my shoes
size 10 clothes
stamina-and my wind
my personal hygeine is no longer an issue
ENERGY
JOY
SAFETY travel for my self and family
precious time with DH in Bahamas
belssed vist with DD
and so much more.
God Bless you my dear friends and co-conspirators in pursuing LIFE!!!
Love you all so much and am eternally grateful for this year with you