Tom Update - All Good
We have crossed yet another milestone in his recovery. Tom is an avid Boy Scout. He earned his Eagle at 16 and has never left scouting. God knew what he was doing when he gave us boys.
This week Tom is at Boy Scout Camp. I am humbled by his progress and he is once again in his element. I never dreamed that he would recover enough to once again participate in the thing that feeds his soul. He is whole and able to help those boys become whatever they want to be.
It was the prayers of our OH peeps that not only brought him back but supported me on this epic journey and the results are so much more than we ever hoped.
Tom now has his shop up and running and on the days that he is able he is out there making doll furniture, bird houses, toys and whatever else he can think of. He has a good life, with no medical tethers holding him down.
He does still have problems, some the result of medications that saved his life. But it is a good life and very manageable.
There is one more goal he has and we are going to work on that one. He wants to go back to Big Bend and spend a week camping after Christmas. He may not make it this year, probably next. He is going on the September cruise, which was one of my dreams not his. We are charged to be able to do things with our chosen family.
Thank you for your support, your prayers and your friendship. With continued prayers we have survived what very well could have been a very sad ending.
Love to you all.
Que
Be Kinder than Necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
QUE...you could've written this a lil sooner...like BEFORE mascara, ya know....crap...gotta start the warpaint all over...
To say TOM is an inspiration is like saying Elvis could sing..there just aren't enough words...people who know TOM and his story know therere would BE no story without YOUR faith, unending love, etc, etc
Ain't all FAIRY FARTS and RAINBOWS sometimes-huh? Y'all sure took "another route". I know everything happens like it's supposed to..but sheesh...y'all have sure had more than your share...
I LOVE YOU, my Sister!!
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
When I first logged on this morning and saw your the heading of this story - I thought something else happened to Tom yesterday or overnight !!
Praise God that he is able to move on and do better and improve every day. I know for a fact that each day he is able to get out and DO WHAT HE LOVES THE MOST is the best medicine for the soul that anyone could give.
((((((((((((((((((huggss))))))))))))))) to you both !!
Love Phyllis
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
You are so right...It is amazing how far Tom has come. I am so glad that he is able to live a normal life! I feel blessed to know you and Tom.
Love ya!
Karla
Karla Lewis 337/194/175
Lap RNY 1-23-2006 Dr. Terry Scarborough Houston, TX
Lipo 4-27-2007 Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX
LBL 11-13-2007 Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX
BL & brachioplasty 7-18-2008 Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX
Stay blessed!!!
Blessings,
Nina
Don't say anything unkind, untrue, or unnecessary.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith ...
it is the price of love.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/OH_Rox_Round_Rock_SG/
Hope to see y'all soon,
Jack
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Now i'm just beaming with pride to hear about Tom's successes and to call you both, dear friends.
Becky
forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different
