There are no words ...

... to adequately express how much you ladies mean to me! I felt your prayers and positive thoughts, and needed them SO much. I can't ever say thank you enough, but I must acknowledge you precious ones who went out of your way to make me feel loved. Every line of support on my surgery page is cherished. For those who expressed well-wishes and prayers on the board before and during my surgery. thank you from the bottom of my heart to: Melissa, Melony, Kathy, Darquise, Marcey, Nora, Dianna, Tonya, Pam, Suzanne, Patti, and Christine. For prayers and concern expressed here on the board after I was in ICU, my sincerest thank you to: Melissa, Kathy, Darquise, Tonya, Joan, Marcey, Melony, Dawn (Lady D), and Patti. For those beautiful E-cards sent through the hospital system, thank you to: Melony, Nora & Michael, Stephie, Crystal, Dianne, Tonya, and Melissa. They were printed on thick nice card stock, and will be something I treasure for a long time. For the lovely card and for visiting me in the hospital, thank you Tonya. I hope we are friends until we are 92. For the bath goodies gift basket, the visits in the hospital, and the FOOT RUB, thank you Melony. I've said it once, and I'll say it again: there is only one Melony. And aren't we the blessed ones to have you near us! And thank you, Melissa , for the Diet Journal (I'm already scribbling in it), for coming to see me in the hospital, and for keeping everyone here updated on me. I treasure our friendship. I truly hope I haven't left anyone out. If I have, will you please blame the pain meds??!! Love you all, Dawn

Dawn, I am so sorry, I had no idea you were in ICU and had any problems I have been so self absorbed with my own problems, I haven't been on the boards lately. I feel so badly that I was unable to pray for you while you were down. Well, I am praying for you now, and sending you a speedy recovery and many wishes for a healthy future with less of you around!!! Here is much love comin your way!!!! ((((HUGS)))) Too!! Take care of yourself, and God Bless you hon!! Glad you are doing better, and are on your way to becoming an official LOSER!! LOVE, Deb

Dear Deb, Don't ya dare apologize! I've been reading about all that you are dealing with these days, and it's A LOT! Hope you're taking good care of yourself so that you can weather your next challenge! Thanks for the love and hugs. Dawn

Dawn, I'm so glad to see you posting! You're up and on your way. Today is one more stage in your recovery -- full liquids, yeah! You're forever welcome and loved. I love our wonderful support group and you certainly have given the support to others...you deserve only the best. Enjoy your milk and yogurt today. Hugs, Melony

Full liquids have made a big difference! I'm still so full I never want to put anything in my mouth, but I'm trying to follow the schedule. Hope you have a safe trip this weekend! Dawn

Dawn!!!!! I'm so so happy to see you posting sweety!! I just thank God you are home safe and sound. The ordeal will fade from your mind a little as time goes by, kinda like when you have a baby i guess, because you have been given something wonderful.. a brand new shot at a healthy full life!! love Darquise

Hi Darquise! I have been comparing this experience to childbirth! I felt so bad for the first week or two after I had my babies, and of course that memory faded to oblivion, with only joy over what I had been given. I am hoping this is JUST like that. Dawn

Dawn! Welcome back, sweetie! It is such a relief to know that you are feeling much better and overcame the biggest hurdle. It is all ice cream (sugar free of course!!) from here on, after what you have been through. Welcome to the losing side and keep us posted on your progress. This is a great group we have here, huh? Hugs!! Christine

Thank you Christine!!! Yes, we do have an incredible group ... and I am so happy to be one of you! Dawn

I'm so glad that you are home and feeling better!! Yes, it will get better everyday!! My worst time was in the hospital, then it was all downhill from there! Are you going to be SuperWoman and make it next week to the Upstate meeting???!? I hope to see you then! Prayers are still with you Hugs, Dianne