Christmas Day

Happy. Warm. Laughter. Family. All of the above are what make this day precious to me. Skyping with Rob and Katie. Cooking and eating a big family breakfast with Ryan and Lisa. Cooking a big beef roast with Jim. Cuddling in a quiet house with the animals. Have I mentioned how blessed my life is? Does it show how much happier I look than a year ago? Five months out - 89 pounds gone.

All I Want for Christmas

I think I already have it. Peace in my life. Love. Laughter. My one wish for myself is that my health continues to improve. It is not at all connected to the size of my clothes, but the ease that I have gotten in getting through my days and feeling as if I have something left at the end of it. Food is not worth giving up that feeling. My wishes for others? Rob and Katie: Happiness in the new house and all the "firsts" that are coming their way. Randy: Patience and love. Ryan and Lisa: Patience and hope. Jim: Knowing how much you are loved. Relaxation and good times each and every day. Susan and Glenn: Good health and happiness. Jan: Good days with family. I am five months our from surgery and 86 pounds lighter. Good times!