I'm just so grateful

One can't help but think of all the things that have touched their lives since having WLS after reading your posts.  You, my friends, have been the largest impact on my life. I am thankful everyday that you have come into my life.  My husband, kids, grandkids are also a blessing in my life and it has been wonderful to share the births of those grandkids with you...to share the concern of Bill's eye surgeries, of Jay's cancer scare last year, of the joys and frustrations of being a grown child's parent.  When I've had medical issues, it is you that I and my family have turned to. As much as I believe that Dr. Cacucci & Dr. Gupta saved my life last October, I believe that without the prayers from all of you, I probably would not have survived anyway. Yes, I believe in the power of prayer..and I believe in your prayers. As I see each new person join the board, I hope and pray that they 'get it'. That they 'get' that this isn't a 'slam the other guy'-'look at me'-'clique' board. In fact, this is less of a 'board' as it is a message center. It's an online answering machine and we are leaving our message to everyone. I hope that the new person 'gets it' that we are not just an 'online' place...that we sincerely want and hope to meet each person on here in person so that we can put a face to the messages from our friends. And yes, that is what each person is considered on here...a friend. And like all friends, we hope that we get to see them...or a message from them...more often than once a year or two. That, is what I hope each new person 'gets.  Yes..I am very thankful for this board, and all those who have touched my life...family, friends, co-workers, doctors. Most of all, God. Without him, none of the rest would matter. Sherri