Hey Everyone, it has been too long and I have had to stop and regroup my thoughts.  My father had cancer in stage four, congestive heart failure, and passed away back in October 21st, 2009. With me being an only child I stepped up and seen about my mom. What a shock it was to have to get all the funeral arrangements taken care of. More shocking was all the paperwork you have to go through when filing for insurances. Wow, never had to go through that before.
Mom is doing the best she can. She is very reluctant in doing anything. Her and dad were married 65 years so being alone was a step she has had to face. Reality hurts us so bad. But with God's help we have to take it one small step at a time.

My husband Wes has been in and out of the hospitals with his blood disease and his pancreus has been severely inflammed and his entire espohagus was in blisters and ulcers. He is having a hard time as well. Lord Jesus reach down and touch us, show us the right path to take, help us to make the right decisions, touch us and heal our bodies.

I have struggled a lot lately. I have gained 10 lbs and am so afraid I will start gaining my weight back. Today I am going to try and abide by the pouch rules again and change my behavior. I honestly had relaxed and taken up some old habits of drinking during and between meals..............so I have to regroup my behavior and take charge again.

If you have any words or wisdom for me please email me. I am open to your comments and what has worked for you that might help me as well. Life is so complicated at times. We have to keep doing the best we can and continue on........

WOW,  made it through the HOT summer and it was terrible here in Alabama. Temps were up in the high 90's -107 I am so ready for fall and the cooler weather. My family is doing the best we all can. Dad has cancer and he is not well at all but doing the best he can. Mom is hanging by the threads as well. Wes has his ups and downs but he is  doing best he can.
I had a real scare August 16th. I woke up and could not walk or move my hands. My RA had frozen every join in my body and Wes had to take me to ER. I was given a large dose of steroids to get my joints moving again and I have been placed on them every other day to keep my mobility going.
If you know of someone else on this write me about it please.  Happy Fall and enjoy the leaves and cooler weather.

Hey Everyone,

Summer is here and it is HOT in Alabama. I am ready for Fall to get here. Fall is the best time of the year. Warm during the day and cool at night. My weight is holding it's own. I generally stay within a 8 lb range now. Depending on how much I exercise or how much I take in.
Remember to always chew, chew, chew your food. I found myself slipping back into an old habit of not chewing enought the other day. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your system flushed out.
My family is so so............Wes is hanging in but going down the hill, my dad with cancer is really going down the hill and mom she is right behing both of them.
I just ask God to watch over us all and take care of us. To give us him hand of health, mercy, and love. I have found myself just working on each day now and making the best of it I can. What about you? How do you cope with life and everyday circumstances?

Hi,

I am now over 3 years out and still keeping my weight off. Going from a size 26 to a 14/16 has been a GOD sent blessing.
I killed my first 6 point buck and have posted pictures here if you care to see.
My father is still in remission with his cancer at this time. He will be 87 if he makes it to October of 10. I finally killed a deer while hunting with him. What a God sent blessing it was.
My husband is still sick and not doing well. Continue to pray for him.
I ask that God will guide each person that reads my post and that they will continue to loose what they need to regain control of your body. I am living proff that RNY saves your life.

If I can help you write me at aharleybell@yahoo.com