Hey there... I know I've been MIA for a while. Gonna ask a favor if you of you if you don't mind. I entered Abi into a photo contest. It is one of my all time fav. pics of her. She had a rough birth, ended in emergency c-section, deep suctioning that actually ended in scratching her esophogus (didn't find that out till the next day) anyway she was a wailing away.... When they let James see her for the first time he set the camera down...took her little hand and she immediatly was quiet and calm. Gives me chills just thinking back to that moment. One of the nurses picked up our camera and took this picture...Abi is all of about 5 min. old. It is one of the first pics taken of her (other than butt first coming out of my stomach. LOL) Here is the link: http://photocontest.shutterfly.com/action/photocontest/vote?entry=114179 Bless her heart!!! If you wouldn't mind pls vote for her. Thanks, Gala

Thats great Alfie. It is hard and yes it is work, but putting Heavenly Father first can make the path a little easier to walk. I hope that you are patient and get to your goal. Christy

Hi there I've had a very sucessful week and just had to share it I have been off track for several months with no weight loss at all and still have about 50 pounds to lose. So this week I have really pushed the water and stayed on protein drinks and no extra carbs...If I have the urge to graze I grab a piece of sugar free gum. It has been really hard I have to tell ya but I feel so much better about myself. I haven't stepped on the scales but my pants are looser around the waist..not a lot but noticable. I was really scared that the OLD WAYS were going to be in control again forever. I've been very specific in my prayers this week to. I know what my weak spots are and I've been pouring my heart out to Heavenly Father to keep me from giving in to the stuff I don't need to be putting in this mouth...haha He has heard my prayers and helped me soooooooooo much this week. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I work a four day work week now so today is my friday... Take care and stay strong. Alfie

I started at 220 and I'm currently 112. My BMI is 24.5 and I wear a size 2-4. I'm 4' 9" tall....or should I say short? Christy

Barbara, Been there, Done that!! And asking for help to get out of the chairs in RS is just so humliating! I understand just how you feel, and it will not get any better. Like Melody, the decision to have surgery is not a decision to take lightly. I tell people that it is a last resort type of thing when everything else you have tried has done no good. It will all come to pass if you are patient and you can deal with the questions that doctors will ask of you to better make the medical decision with you. Good Luck and know that I am praying for you. Donna ETTE(Endure to the End)