Oh that's so sweet Fran We did not forget you, well I did not forget you anyway. I never forget a face. How is your son doing now? Without my December family I would be lost because they understand what I have gone through this pass year and I'm the biggest whiner of them all on here I share everything with them but that's me "BIG MOUTH", ask Mary how much Donna loves to talk I feel when your able to share and release your feelings it's good for the soul. So many hold their feelings in and this has been me for years. Now I know why I have been such a basket case all these years. I have let people step on me and **** on me and NO MORE!! I am a person just like the next guy in line and just because I was obese people treated me like second hand crap well those people better step back now because I'm not putting up with it anymore. I sit and think about what a BIG change we all have been through this pass year and what a change we have gone through. I'm still going through changes with my mood swings but in all honesty I think it's feelings that are finally coming to the surface that I was not able to release because I was so insecure and kept my mouth shut. Talking is one of the best therapies there is and boy am I talking now Hugs Donna 338/159

I did not keep my mouth shut and she admits she was wrong but my husband said let it go as she cooked us a nice christmas dinner and we did say we would pay for the dinner as she don't have much money but we took her to the store and it only cost around $40.00 for everything for the dinner, not $100.00 but like you said she won't be around much longer. Donna

Hi Everyone, I am so sure that you have probably forgotten me, but I needed to post to you a special hug and thank you note because I will never forget you. I have written some of this in response to Vera's post, but wanted to place it here so you can all see it. I was a little tied up the past couple of months between my son Brian's Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (the surgery for which is being repeated in February-so say a prayer that we get it ALL this time!) and my school papers and finals! Ugh-then I couldn't get on the site because of my username (not anyone's fault but my own) I haven't been on in so long that I even forgot how to get in. I have to say that you--the December crew have gotten me to where I am. I know that I have neglected all of you for lack of time, but please let me tell you from the bottom of my heart. I love you all. I am blessed to have gone through this journey with you and I am going to try to be here for you more often too. I'll never forget where we were a year ago. I am so happy for your successes and I am giving you credit for helping me reach my goal too. Your support has been immeasurable! So, not to ramble on. God bless you all and I wish you all continued success and I will make my resolution to visit more often. I am going to attempt to update my photo this week. Big hugs and kisses! Happy 2006 Fran Crouch

Oh sweetie, There are just some people out there that are not nice. Your MIL must just be one of those people. I have three son's in law and I hope that I'm a good one. Well you could do one of three things (maybe more)!!! One, you could just keep quiet and eat it. (I don't know ANYONE that would do that) Seconed you could smile and tell her that you're happy she got the money, cause you know she won't last to much longer and she can spend it all before she shoves off!!! Third maybe, the best is to let Hubby handle it and also let him handle the bank the bills the credit company's calls!!!! As for her not being nice about your weight, she does notice and like I said before, some people are just not nice people. 40 years ago when Jim and I got married, his mom really didn't like me. I really knew she didn't like me when she offered him money for a divorce. Like I said, that was 40 years ago. She passed away many years ago and we are still together. Old and cranky and still madly in love. As for going thru menopose, anything is possible. Have you seen your Dr.? They can do a blood test to find out. Good luck..... You have every right to be pissed off. We all care about you.... ((((hugs)))) Judy

My husband is sticking up for her but I'm letting it go girlfriend. I'm trying to plan a vacation to see my family member (sister) I need it Hugs Donna