Rhonda F.
Inquiring about the surgery. Went to a seminar in September but they would not accept TriCare Prime.
June 29, 2003
Had surgery 4/15/03. No complications. Todate -47 pounds.
September 15, 2003. Today is my 5th month anniversary. To date I have lost 72 pounds and lots of inches. I continue to exercise (water aerobics). I can't wait for my century mark to treat myself. I am having my orginal engagement ring and 10th anniversary ring reset. It is still hard to "see" myself and have a phobia about getting rid of my old clothes. They are so baggy. I have purchased a few new things and a very sweet lady gave me some beautiful church dresses and "work" attire. She is a doll :):) I still feel like this is a dream and if I wake up, it will be over!! I am ever thankful to my surgeon, my family and to God for my safe journey. Blessings to all.
October 2, 2003 Took my son to the doctors today. Of course I made him look away when I was compelled to get in the scale. He was a sport and tried not to peek. But the good news is: according to his scale (Gosh I love it!!) I have lost 85 pounds!!!!! Only 15 more to go til I hit a major goal of having my rings remounted. Poor husband better get a second job! I am still so fearful that when I wake up it will be a dream - nightmare - that I really have not lost weight and that I was in la la land. I don't know if that fear will ever go away. Maybe that is healthy so I can continue to lose. Have read lots of posts recently about not recognizing yourself, still seeing the "old" version of yourself. I guess after years of being SMO, it may take years to see a healthier, livelier me. Blessings, Rhonda
November 3, 2003 WAAAAAAAAAAHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I am so excited. The scale didn't lie this a.m. My DH got on the scale and said "It can't be right!". I said "Leave the room and I will see." I came out smiling and said "IF it is right, I have lost 90, yes I said 90 pounds in 6.5 months!!" His reply, "Babe, don't get your heart set on that." I said, "I know, I know the only scale that really matters is the one at the doctors office, right?" Well, here is the kicker. We spent the day together, he made a great omlette for breakfast, we ate lunch at a new spot (grilled shrimp on a salad - YUM!), I take off for h2o aerobics and jump on the scale - it said the same thing. They both agreed!!! I got to the pool and the instructor said I looked happy. I jumped in LITERALLY and said "Yes, yes I am happy. I have lost 90 pounds!" We laughed and then proceeded to work our behinds off. I must be real honest, though. I hit the most awful plateau and thought it would never break. I thought - I am done and I was getting so discouraged. And then this a.m. was just what I needed to jump start my motivation again. I have 18 days to get off 10 pounds so that by my 7th month I will be down 100 pounds. I really want that. I hope I can in that short amount of time. I also had another "ahaa" moment today. This is the first time in MANY years that I liked my reflection. I was kinda dressed up (sweater, denim skirt, nylons, and these neat shoes I haven't worn in years) to go to a graduation with my husband. I had to use the ladies room and when I walked up to the glass door, I really liked what I saw. Yea, I have a long way to go, but I really was at peace with how I looked. Just the little things I guess. I wish you all peace and happiness.
Blessings, Rhonda
November 19, 2003
Tonight I had many reservations about going to our monthly support group meeting. Boy am I glad I went. Both Dr's were there and asked many questions of us - what works/what doesn't. Again very informative and helpful. I was also able to check in on Glenda and she is doing well. She will be released if all goes well tomorrow. Delores was also at the meeting. She looks great and will post all the details when she is released tomorrow, hopefully. I go tomorrow for my 7 month follow-up - I don't think I made the big 100 but I am sure stinkin' close.
Blessings, Rhonda
Dec. 11, 2003
Ask, Believe, Receive
This must be my new motto in life. After being obese for 37 years, I asked the LORD to please help me. I believed HE would, and I received HIS help. I have an angel - Dr. Peter Henderson. I am so thankful to him and his staff. At my last appt I was down 91 pounds. I had been on the unforgiveable plateau. I know the only true indicator of my weightloss is Dr. H's scale. But yesterday, I LOVED my scale. The plateau has broken, I am down 103 pounds since surgery and a whopping 121 from my all time high. Yes, I am getting my rings reset after the holidays. That is my gift to me. In the last few months I have had so many "aha"moments: my son (14) saying "momma you are skinny" as I have been over 300 since his birth, reflections in the window, able to cross my legs in church, put my bible on my legs while crossed, shopping in regular stores and being able to buy!! I have gone from a tight/strecthy W32 to a nice W22. It is not a 10, 12, 14, but that will come. One day at a time, one egg for breakfast at a time, 64 ounces of water a day. So many people have touched and inspired me through this journey. I am about 1/2 way there. I know this next 1/2 may take a little longer but I believe with the support of family, friends, and this site I will be sure to succeed. Blessings to you all this holiday season.
Rhonda
PS - Shannon - saw you last night and you look marvelous. Liz, love your new picture. My kiddo had a huge smile on his face when I showed him.
Janurary 12, 2004
Are we all back on track after the holidays? I was just reviewing my profile and I made a mistake or should I say the calculator did, ha. At my last appt I had lost 91 pounds and that was correct. As of this a.m. I am down a total of DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......... -104.5!!!! I had been playing with a few pounds over the holidays but that is behind me. I am still going to water aerobics (even in 39 degree weather, heated outdoor pool with no cover, and the water was 81 degrees). I have started walking in the evening, too. No marathons, but it beats being in the house and being tempted to munch. I have family coming in this week that have not seen me since August. Ought to be interesting. I just had the most unreal thing happen to me that has not happened in years. The alarm clock went off at 5:30 a.m.!!!!! YAWN. I got up, made breakfast for the husband and son, put the chicken in the oven for dinner tonight, began cleaning the house. It is 8:05 a.m. Get a load of this. I have vaccummed the whole house, gathered all the dirty clothes, dishes done, polished the furniture, made the bed, drank coffee. Before surgery I hadn't even rolled over, ha. I guess I have a little motivation with the family coming. Well, I wish you all well on your journey. Ana, keep the faith. Your day will be here oh so soon. Liz, sorry bout the "stones". Just think of how well you will feel after it is all over. Shannon, thanks for the email. I wanted to get to you after church yesterday - but the emotions were running high. Great service. You also look great. I was admiring you jaw bone, hahah!! Well, I hope you all have the healthiest New Year ever. Best of luck to you all in this journey.
Blessings, Rhonda
2/14/04
Well I will be 10 months out tomorrow. So where did I loose 112 or 130 from my highest? I sure hope it never finds me again. I have not been this "little" in 16 years although I have battled obseity what seems like my entire life. I feel so blessed to have been able to have this surgery that has changed me - inside and out! After my last check up - it was a thrill to shop in a regular store. The down side - I am buying sweaters to stay warm, ha. Such a small price to pay. My blood work looks good, my knees aren't killing me, and my "old" jewlery fits. The "new" stuff all needs to be resized. Another small price to pay. I have had many "aha" moments but the one on Friday might just take the cake. I was at work - (yes , I began a new job this month after almost 2 years of being unemployed)and my son was there. A fellow AMOS and patient of my dr's came in to return some material. I introcued them. After she left I told him she had surgery too. He asked, "Was she as big as you?" I said "Close". He said (I love this kid) "Momma - you are gonna be soooooooo skinny!!) So now I ask what does he want, :) He has given me so many of this 1 liners that just make me melt. My husband just smiles. I did get roses today in lieu of chocolate and that is ok. We did Chinese for lunch. So far so good. Believe is something that I believe in with my whole heart. Hope it blesses you:
JOHN 3:16 "God's VALENTINE"
"For God so lo V ed the world,
That He g A ve
is on L y
Begott E n
So N
T hat whosever
Believeth I n Him
Should N ot perish,
But have E verlasting life."
John 3:16
Blessed are the ones that has one hand held by GOD and the other hand held by a friend.
Thank you to all of my friends.
Blessings, Rhonda
May 6, 2004
I can't believe it. So much has changed since my last post to include our family dynamics! I just found out I am 4 weeks pregnant!!!! How did that happen? I went for my 1 year check up and all is well. Blood work looks great, I feel great. Dr. H was surprised but said that I should have no complications. I am his 3 or 4 patient to have this happen. I am now on the hunt for an "ob" dr. that has worked with RNY patients. I spoke with Lauren, the dietician, and she gave me some more nutritional information. I am down a total of 149 from my high and 131 since my surgery. I will try better to update. Blessings,
Rhonda
12/30/04 Hey Lisa, No news or baby yet. Still waiting! This is the worst part. Still feeling really well, though. Have another appt next week. If nothing happens in between we will see ya at the support group meeting. Had gained 15 pounds but just lost 4 this past week. So they did tests on her and she is fine. Hope you all have a wonderful New Years, stay healthy and well. Blessings, Rhonda
2/20/05 - WOW! So much has happened since my last update. I had our baby girl on 1/5/05. We had quite the ordeal I must say. I went to the dr's for a check up on the 4th and they admitted me and began the induction process. I was trying to go "natural" with the help of an epidural! Things progressed slowly through out the night and we were aware that I may be a repeat C-section. I really did not want that, My doc asked for a good push to see if he might be able to use a vacuum to help her along and with that push, I ruptured my uterus. I was literally run into the OR and they began life saving measures for both me and Rylee. She was rushed to the NICU in poor condition and my husband was told that babies this sick do not go home. He was devastated. Shortly after that, my dr came in and told him that I had lots of blood ( 1/2 my blood volume) and they were doing "all they could". I ruptured my broad ligament along with the uterus and my bladder and uretur were nicked during the process of closing me and trying to stop the bleeding. After 4 days in NICU, Rylee (the little fighting Irish) was ready to be released but I was having major complications. Lots of fevers and an infection that anitbiotics was not touching. After many blown IV sites, lots of blood cultures, urine samples - they finally got a diagnosis - one I can't pronounce or spell, ha! So with now 5 different major antibiotics and 2 days of being fever free I was released on the 19th of January. I had a wound vac "implanted" ,if you will, sometime that week with home health care. I went back to the dr's for a check up the end of January. (Let me say this, without the support of my family, church family, friends and the many prayer lists I was on, I do not believe I would be here today. I am so thankful to the Lord for truly watching over me. I give HIM all the praise.) We celebrated my oldest son's 16th birthday on the 22nd of January. At the end of the month I went for a follow up appt witht my dr and was re-admitted because the suture lines inside were coming apart holding the fascia(sp) and they were infected. Again the fevers began, one as high as 105. They began pumping me full of fluids and I blew up like a balloon. The fever broke later in that morning and the 48 hour "fever free" count began again. I was fever free at 5 AM on Friday monring which meant that I could released on Sunday, the 6th at 5 AM. I was very surprised but they did release me that early! I had wonderful dr's and nurses. I believe some may have been angels in disguise. They will be forever in my heart and in my family's. I have now been home for 2 weeks and it is wonderful. My parents have been here the whole time and have been an awesome help. Prior to this, I could not relate to those who had major comlications and really felt like they were at the end of their rope. But now I hope I can be an even better support person with more compassion for those who end up fighting a little harder to get better. Since 1/5, I have had 3 surgical procedures under anesthesia, 1 office procedure, and I am having my wound cleaned "packed" 2x's a day. When I was admitted to have Rylee, I weighed 240 that morning which was a 12 pound weight gain. I got up to 257 with fluid retention in the hosptial. I am now down to 215. At this point, the weight loss is not my concern. I need to make sure that I get enough protein, vitamin supplements and lots of iron. I am still anemic from all of the complications. But as I stated earlier, I am so thankful to be alive and give Jesus Christ the glory and praise. I truly have been blessed by so many people - some perfect strangers, who are friends of my family, sending cards etc.. My church family has been bringing dinners which has really helped out when I was not so mobile. My mom has been the best. At nearly 70 years old, she was up to the challenge of evening feedings and diaper changing. Go Nan! I believe the other saint in this has been my husband. I am not sure when he will allow himself to have his "meltdown". God knows I have had my share. He has been so supportive even to changing/packing the wound. We take turns with the night feedings right now ( I get the first one) and as he is getting ready for work, he gets that one. I just hope that we can maintain a good morning routine while home health care is still changing/packing the wound. Well, I guess I have rambled long enough. I feels good to get back and read some of the posts. I have missed so much. Hope to catch up with you, Debbie, Ana, Betsy, Nette and Levoria. Is there a Monday meeting on the 21? If so let me know. Take care and God Bless.
Blessings, Rhonda
March 6, 2005
OK - here is the latest. First and foremost, the baby is doing great. Growing like a weed - I just want to freeze time to try and recapture the past eight weeks that I feel I have lost due to all the hospitalizations and surgeries, yes, surgeries plural - 4 to be exact! It has been a long road but hopefully we are nearing the end of our hospital visits and dr's appt. I had my last surgery to close the wound on Thursday. I am home with a JP drain - yuck!!!!! I said in an earlier post I hope all of this will make me more compassionate to those who have had complications - well - I feel I can do that. I did not have a JP with my open but I have had 2 since the baby's birth! The weight continues to trickle off or should I say it was. I got on the scale after my last admission and had gained 7 pounds. I know it is all water just like the first time - but man, what a shocker. I go back to the dr's on Wed and hopefully will have the drain removed and the sutures, too. I really miss not being able to get some of the meetings. Hopefully, I will be able to drive soon and then get back to some sort of normal life. I wish you all well in your journey where ever you may be.
Blessings to all,
Rhonda
5/9/05
Good Monday Morning to you all. Don't forget that we will be having a meeting tonight at Camden Medical 7 PM in the Conference Room. Come on out and support each other in our journey to freedom. This is for all preop and post op patients, regardless of where you had/will have surgery. We would love to see some of the older post ops to see how you are doing. I believe there will be one of the dr's present. Still waiting on confirmation for that. Come with ideas and suggestions for what you would like to have addressed in the future. See ya tonight!
Now for the personal stuff. The weight is slowly coming off since the birth of our little girl. I have lost 25 pounds since the day I found out I was pregnant. We had a very long road to recovery but we both have clean bills of health. And bills they are - almost $100,000!! Thank you Lord for insurance. The complications I had were NOT related to weight loss surgery. I had a wonderful mother's day - full of emotion! To think I came so close to my own death and the death of little bit - need I say more? We went to a Japanese Steak House (spur of the moment) and it looks like I will have lunch and dinner tonight! Oh the joys of this surgery. I am hoping to get back into my routine of exercise. It is so hard to get back into the swing of things. I have gone (and even took her into the water with me) but it is not 5 days a week like I used to do. I am so thankful for this surgery and the new lease it gave me on life. I have had so many "AH HA" moments. One of the best was over a pair of underwear!! My son was sorting the clothes and asked what "they" were. (They were not racey or anything - just a different style and they were colored not the old faithful white ones.) I told him they were my underwear and he said "Oh - I thought it was a wash cloth.!!" Never in 100 years were my underwear small enough tho be confused with a wash cloth. I wanted to smoother him with hugs and kisses! Out of the mouth of babes! Oh well, you all have a wonderful week.
Blessings, Rhonda
MAY 19TH, 2005
DID IT!!! I DID IT!!!! I flew home with the baby (great time) and DID NOT need an extender!!!! The baby was the BEST. She slept each leg (4) of the trip. Absolutely awesome. I surprised my mom and in-laws as a belated M-day and birthdays. Boy, were they shocked. My mom hadn't seen the baby since the end of February (remember she took care of her for the first 6-8 weeks after her birth cuz I was so sick). I am also about 30 pounds lighter since the family saw me last July. So that was an awesome feeling. I went to my old stomping grounds where I used to work for 4 years and had people walk right past me and not recognize me because of the weight and the baby. It was such a blast. Even "funnier" ?? to see those who were so svelt look a little chubby :) There were 3 people I saw I wanted so bad to talk to. One was a gentlemen on the last leg of our flight who barely, and I mean barely, got the seat belt on. He was so uncomfortable and embarassed. I hurt for him. Then on the 2nd flight, there was this very young girl (20ish.) The flight was overbooked and over weight. You should have seen the look on her face because she took that so personally. The shame we carry for being obese! Then there was a lady (we had 2 flights together) and I am absolutely positive she had WLS. I can't put my finger on it - just a gut feeling. She looked great and just had an "air" about her that said I have arrived! My next adventure will be our family reunion (last year I told them about our pregnancy!)and again I will be about 30, hopefully 40 pounds lighter, if I really work and expel the carb addiction :(!! I had a great vacation, visited lots of old eateries, and am now paying the price in the amount of 4 pounds. I have to get a handle on it. I need to get bak into the water or start walking. But I promise (yes excuses!!) I am exhausted byt 4 in the afternoon. I have to start napping I guess in order to get my stamina back. So Annette and Betsy, how was the rehab program? I would like to try it once, ha! Well, I need to get moving. I hope you all have a very blessed day. REMEBER: WE WILL HAVE A MEETING IN CAMDEN AT THE CAMDEN HOSPITAL THIS MONDAY, MAY 23RD AT 7PM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL PRE/POST OPS WHETHER YOU HAD YOUR SURGERY THROUGH DR.s H & K! WE WANT TO HELP SUPPORT ALL OF THOSE WHO ARE ON THIS JOURNEY. BLESSINGS, RHONDA -- Rhonda
June 5th: CANCELLATION NOTICE:: The meeting for Tuesday, June 7th at Lakewood Baptist Church in St. Marys is cancelled due to their having Vacation Bible School. We will resume our meetings there on Tuesday, June 21 at 7 PM. Still dealing with food issues - wish there was a cure for that. Did I hear lobotomy?? :) I am so sore today. I have an incisional hernia from the emergency c-section. They wanted (my GP office) to send me to a local surgeon - NOT. I have asked to be referred to the plastic surgeon that closed my wound. I would like to postpone this surgery for about a year if I can and try to get off the last 30 pounds. I will see what he has to say hopefully this month. I really thought it was scar tissue. On a positive note - the baby is doing so well. She is truly a little miracle. She is growing leaps and bounds. Her world is expanding by the hour. She has masterd the turning from her belly to her bavk but not back to belly yet. She is pure joy!! OK - nuf' rambling. See ya tomorrow night at the meeting.
Blessings, Rhonda
July 8, 2005
July 19, 2005
Not much new on the personal front. I did make it to "onederland"!! It is a really good feeling. I had pictures taken with the baby - me in my wedding dress from 23 years ago. I must say they came out beautifully. Have had lots of stressors pop up recently and I want to EAT EAT EAT!! When will I ever remember food is fuel not a friend? Anyway.....
Another great meeting last night!! Thanks Betsy! It is so good to see the support people coming with the pre-ops. You know they say knowledge is power. There is a lot of info that is shared/given at these meetings. Best of luck to all those "WAITING". Remember to pray for Debbie. She is coming a long - slowly. Pray for her family. This has been a very trying time for them. Also, Donna B. She had surgery yesterday in Gainesville. I will be checking in on her soon. WE WILL BE HAVING A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING TONIGHT IN ST. MARYS (7 PM AT LAKEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH ON COLERAIN RD). Dr. Cox will be there. Bring all your questions to him, ha! Looking forward to seeing you there. Blessings, Rhonda
September 5, 2005
Happy Labor Day to all! Today is also the baby's 8 month birthday! Where does time go? She is doing so well. We are on vacation at my mom's and she has learned to go from lieing on her belly to sitting on the "bum". What a sight! Yea - I am a proud momma. Had an "aha" moment yesterday. My sister needed a white shirt (remember we are on vacation) so I offered her mine. Yep, my sister who was the flight attendent, always in control of her weight etc... Yea that felt pretty good. Then mom says "I washed your white shirt" - bummer I didn't see her in public wearing my shirt, (:. THe weight has been a real battle these last 2 weeks on vacation, eating on our favorite spots, just being plain out of control. I know that Thursday is dooms day, ha! Back on the protein train. Still no news on the hernia/tt approval. It has taken longer than I expected but timing is everything, right? Hope you all have a blessed day.
Blessings, Rhonda
October 20, 2005
Today is day 8 post op from the tt/hernia's - what a ride. I am only .7 from being overweight according to the BMI chart. So where does that leave me?? Not really sure. I have lost 187 from my highest,169 from my date of surgery, and yes it is all a numbers game. I am really sore tonight - overdid it with dr's appt and all. I did have one drain removed - not to bad. I was well medicated as I had a bad experience with a jp drain after the baby was born. The incision looks good. I will go back in a week to have the 2nd drain removed(??) if all looks well. I am still having a little bit of a problem with my low iron counts. Not sure what the deal is so they have upped my iron to 2 a day. The counts did rise since Monday and for that I am thankful. THANKFUL - just what am I thankful for? First and foremost, that I am a child of the KING - and as a sweet friend reminds me "you are a princess" Boy - did I need to hear that. I still beat myself up often for what I allowed obesity to do to me, my family and even friends. Through it all, my family loves me. THANKFUL - I am alive and the baby is thriving!! THANKFUL - I have a great 16 year old who thinks I am nuts but I hope that when he is 44, raising a teenager, he will understand. THANKFUL - that after 23 years of marriage and having married young, we have won many battles. THANKFUL - my folks and siblings are all alive and healthy. THANKFUL - for the dr's, staff, insurance companies that have provided HOPE for a population of society that seemed to have no hope. Can you get the drift? I get so caught up in daily life that I truly have to take time and be thankful. Take a minute and think .. WHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR?
SECOND: TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND GIVE THANKS TO THE ONE WHO PROVIDED IT FOR YOU.
After nearly 3 years of reading the message board, following journeys, meeting new people along the way, all I can say is BE THANKFUL and COUNT YOUR MANY BLESSINGS!!!
Blessings, Rhonda
October 21, 2005
OK - 2 posts in 2 days and a real WOW moment. Not sure where the emotions are right now!! But here it is: I have officially lost 190 pounds as of this morning from my all time high. I've lost more than I weigh. I have lost 172 from my day of surgery! This is so overwhelming. I never thought I would see/witness the success of this tool. My prayer is that I would continue to remain as faithful to the tool as it has been to me!! I am totally over the top today.
Tears of joy! Blessings to all.
Rhonda
Jan 30, 2005
So, I have not been so faithful to update. I do not know where the time goes each day. I vow to myself to get certain things done and never seem to accomplish them or most of them! So since the tummy tuck/hernia surgery,things have slowed done as far as the weight loss. I must admit I have not been exercising either. I went for my follow up last week - blood work is good. I did have a real hard time after this last surgery being very anemic. Not sure what gives with that. I am still religious about my B-12 and daily vitamins. I really feel the difference if I don't take them. My sister has/had been with us since this summer. She took good care of me and the little Princess while I was recovering. It was a long 8 weeks before I really felt good. She is now in a place of her own and only 15 minutes to walk there. I just timed it. I am pleased (with clothes on, ha) with the TT. I still have a very hard time "seeing" myself. I am not sure if and or when the body image thing will ever kick in. Since my last post, we CELEBRATED Christmas. It was quite emotional for all of us. We had a house full, mother in law, sister, niece plus our 4. Rylee has certainly added a whole new dimension to our house! I still can't believe a 22 pounder can run the roost! We celebrated her 1st birthday on the 5th by watching my son wrestle. He did well. We came home for cake and he was too close to weight to eat - I felt so sorry for him. Rylee made no bones about loving her cake! We also celebrated my son's 17th b-day and hubby's 44, and the son's girlfriends - all last week. I am partied out! And to think I wanted a beautiful mothers ring - all garnet - I don't think so :) But let me say - it beats where I was a year ago - back in the hospital!!! It seems so long ago and yet just like yesterday. I really am trying to get off this last 25-30 pounds. I have great incentive - a high school reunion and also a family reunion. I am looking forward to both. This is the lowest weight I've seen since high school. OHHHHHHH!!!! A great moment too - went to Old Navy shopping with teenagers - yikes - and BOUGHT a size 34 pants. I almost fainted. Also went to American Eagle and bought a pink polo. Total bill for both was under $30!!! I am shopping in the same stores as my son!! Who would have ever thought???? This surgery still amazes me! I am 33 months out and still losing. Yes, much slower now, but STILL losing. I also know that if I continue to do my part, protein, water, exercise, I will attain my goal. Wish me luck!!
Blesssings, Rhonda
Feb. 24, 2006
The weight has remained the same. Can't say it is a plateau - just life, poor choices, being on the run with a highschool wrestler or wrastler as they say :) We are finally on some type of schedule so I hope to get back to the basics. I think I have more scar tissue build up from the TT. I see the plastic surgeon next week - will see what he has to say. I saw 2 guys from my husbands work, hadn't seen them since the tt, and they were shocked. One said, "Your wife has lost a lot of weight. I wanted to say something to her but didn't know what to say so I thought I'd tell you". I got a kick out of that. Our little one had her first ear infection. She was really out of it for a few days but thankfully she has rebounded well. The last meeting in B'wck was fun. Who ever would have thought I could do yoga? 3 years ago would I have wanted to? NO!!!!! Our last meeting in St. Marys was fun. I was nice to see those naked faces painted, ha! We had a Mary Kay party. And yes, Betsy, I still love you :) I found out I am gonna be an aunt again in October. I am so happy for my brother and sis in law. This will be grandbaby #11 for my folks and I promised I will NOT have #12!!! My mom thanked me. I guess I better start preparing for a trip home. I am not real good about developing film so I finally had about 8 rolls developed. Oh my gosh. There was one from preop can you say YIKES!!! Also there was a roll of a trip to the ocean with a friend, her children, sister and my son. WOW, what a difference. Well, I need to ge amove on it and find the "house wrecker" :). Till then,
Blessings,
Rhonda
