Sunday morning we have our regular services and Sunday afternoon is the actual ordination. It is not being held at our church but in a neighboring town. I am working with a group of the women at the collation (snacks and coffee/punch) after the service.
I was able to find a counselor who works with teenagers and takes my insurance. Her office isn't far from the school and she does evening appointments. She has asked to meet with me first and I will meet with her at the beginning of next week. Then she will set up an appointment with my daughter.
Yesterday I stopped at the Avenue store near where I work. For those of you don't know what "Avenue" is it's a women's clothing store that carries sizes 14 and up. I have shopped in this store all of my adult life. I was there in April picking up some underwear and got to talking with the sales person. She too was considering have the gastric by pass surgery. I told her I was going in a few days for mine. I have been in the store quite often lately because all of my clothes are too big. I like the clothes at that store. I haven't seen the salesperson that I met back in April and I thought she must not be working there anymore. She was there yesterday, when I walked up to the register... she looked up and said "Oh my god, oh my god.... look at you, you look amazing." We talked for a while and she is in the process of getting ready for the surgery. She is going through the same weight center that I did. We made plans to meet at the next surgical support group meeting. I hope it goes as well for her as it did for me. The last thing she said to me.... I"I can't believe it.... you look like Barbie", she is of course exaggerating. I have to tell you that nothing could have made me feel better about my decision to have this surgery. I finally feel like I look good, and I feel great!
1. Christmas '07 2. April '08 3. September '08
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Lynn, you have done amazingly well, you must feel so much better and you look great.
I am so glad you were able to find help for your daughter and proud of her also for realized that she does have a problem.
I had been depressed for years but it wasn't till much later in my life I sought help. It has made a huge difference. I've found medication that has completely turned my life around about 4 years ago, just wished I had discovered it sooner.
Your a great Mother, I can just tell.
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