November 30th - I'm thankful for...

more than I can even say.

I am so sorry I have been such a slacker the past couple of weeks!!  I am not keeping up with my blog very well!  I am doing fine.  Thanks to all that have asked!  I just haven't felt up to getting online for anything.  So....  Now I'm feeling better and I can tackle getting caught up with my life! 

Nick's surgery is tomorrow and I am definately more nervous about his than I was about mine.  Dr. Clark is an amazing surgeon and Nick will be in great hands.  I just know what he has to look forward to over the next few weeks.  It's been different than I was expecting.  Physically and emotionally.  I am doing great now, but there have been a few hard days and I am sad Nick will have to deal with that!  I will say that I already feel like it's totally worth it, though!  I have lost a total of 50 lbs since July and I was "officially" down 14 lbs from my suregery date at the doctor's office yesterday.  :-)  14 lbs in 2 weeks!  Not too shabby!  I am still having a hard time with my water and protein, but I am confident that it will only get easier.

One thing I definately need to mention is how very thankful I am for all the well wished, love, prayers and support I've gotten over the last several weeks!  It seems like people have come out of the wood works to tell me they are thinking of me and praying for me.  I appreciate the support more than I could ever say! 

Love to you all and I will do much better with keeping up!! 

November 20th... I'm thankful for...

My surgical team!


Hi, everyone!  I am sorry I've missed the last few days.  I have been in a bit of a drugged stupor.  I got home from the hopsital yesterday.  Everyone at the hospital was so nice!  Everything went well.  I am a bit sore and getting up and down is a bit tough, but for the most part, I'm recovering well.  Nick has been so helpful!  I am hoping this painful stage doesn't last long.  I have been walking as much as I can.  I am doing well with my vitamins and protein.  I am trying to get in all the water I can.  I have had about 5 ounces of food in the last 5 days.  It's a weird feeling to not be hungry at all and to actually have to make myself eat!

I had lots of visitors in the hospital.  I got a lot of very pretty flowers. There is no way to express my gratitude for everyone's support.  Ok, it's sleepy time for me!  Hugs and love to all!

November 17th - I'm thankful for...

my amazing support group!  I have probably done this one before, but I need to do it again today.  I was absolutely overwhelmed yesterday with texts, calls, facebook messages and emails from so many people wishing me luck.  You all truely give me strength and I feel so loved.  I've thought of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" a lot the past 48 hours.  It's amazing to me just how many people had something to wonderful and beautiful to say to me and it makes me feel very blessed to be part of your lives.

This morning I am just making some last minute preperations and trying to stay in my happy place.  I am more nervous than I would like to be, but I also know that all the prayers being offered up for me are helping my nerves a lot.  Nick, DMIL, DFIL and my Mom will be there when I wake up today.  I am very glad they will be there with Nick while he's waiting for me. 

Wish me luck!  About 4 and a half more hours and I'll be ready!!  Love to you all!!

November 15th... I'm thankful for...

my washer and dryer.  Can you tell I'm doing laundry today?  LOL!  I HATED having to go to the laundry mat when I lived in apartments.  I don't like doing laundry, but I am very glad that I can at least do it at my house on my time now!

Today was my first day off work and I got a lot done.  I cleaned out my closet of all the clothes I can't/don't wear to make room for the new ones.  I read thru my surgery book and took lots of notes to prepare for the next 2 weeks.  I did laundry.  I watched a couple of movies.  Good day so far.  Tonight I am going to dinner with my DMIL and DFIL and DH for my birthday celebration.  Always a good time! 

November 14th - I'm thankful for...

My wonderful in-laws.  John and Kathy are two of the greatest people I've ever met.  John is an amazing father and is one of the most special men in my life.  He and I connected almost instantly and he treats me just like the daughter he never had.  He is a strong, loyal and devoted husband and father and I am very blessed that Nick is like him in so many ways.  Kathy is the most creative and thoughtful person I've ever met!  She is a joy to be around.  She has a way of bringing everyone around her to her level, even if there's no way we ever could be.  She is a very loving and supportive Mother and she is a consistant and generous friend.  I am also very blessed that Nick is so much like her.  John and Kathy have been there for Nick and I from day one in whatever way we needed them.  I am so glad that Kathy and I share the relationship we do.  I am so grateful to have them both in my life.
I love you guys!

November 13th - I'm thankful for...

My Mom.  I think she definately deserves a whole  post all to herself.  My mom is a really amazing person and I am so blessed to have her in my life.   She is a lot of fun and she has so much love in her heart.  Her smile can light up a room and she has the best laugh.  She was my very first friend and I am so glad to call her my friend today.  She is so supportive and I love all of the time I get to spend with her.  We talk just about everyday and she always knows just what to say to make me feel better.  She always says that her life is better because of me, but I can't imagine my life without her.
I love you, Mommy!

November 12th - I'm thankful for...

well wishes and kind words.  Today is my last day at work for the next 6 weeks and I have been overwhelmed with all the well-wishes I've received!   I am blessed to have some amazing co-workers and it is so nice that everyone's been so supportive!  I feel really lucky to have such a close knit group of people at work that really care about me.  I feel like I should be wearing a tu-tu today.  I am dancing through the office!