Ms. Vicki

My friend and I went walking yesterday. We walked by an elementary school where some young boys were playing baseball. It looked like a Little League team practice since there were a few parents out also. Well, as we passed the field, the kid on first base yells, "Y'all need to go to Weight Watchers". I know this is common for kids to do especially when they want their peers to think they are "cool". But shame on the parents for not reprimanding him for his actions. No one said a word to him My first reaction was to go and give him a spanking and tell him off. My second was to go up to him crying and tell him how much his words hurt (to make him feel bad....yeah, like that would have happened). Anyway, we just kept walking and ignored them. Little did they know that my friend had already lost 100 lbs and that I had gone through lap-band surgery. We are making changes to our lived for the better, although it may not be apparent to those that don't know us. Moral of the story: it is dangerous to make assumptions about any situation without knowing the true facts. But kids can still be mean! GRRR!

That is so beautiful. I have a son that has made a career in the US Coast Guard. I feel very selfishly proud that he is not in the "immediate danger" suffered by those serving in other branches of service, especially those at the front lines in the Mideast. My heart, my prayers and my gratitude go to all who serve, including the spouses that are at home "keeping the fires burning". May God bless you all.

Don't get your panties in a wad....... (don't get so upset) Whatever blows yer dress up.... (whatever get you excited)

I am officially boycotting the show. After ditching Sabrina and Sundance last night instead of Haley or Sanjaya..........What were you thinking America?!?!!! I think we should ban all voters under the age of 18!(Yeah, I know its not possible) I think either Chris Sligh, Melinda or Lakisha SHOULD win....but at this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if SANJAYA was the next American Idol!!!! GRRRRRR

When my oldest son was in 3rd grade (he's now 25), he got into a fight at school "defending my honor". The kid asked him why his mom was so fat. Well, my son was sent to the principal's office and got "pops" for fighting. (Yes, it was legal then.) I felt SOOO bad. I could not punish him at home.

or maybe "I belong to the BAND" "I'm a member of the BAND" "l always wanted to be in a BAND"

Welcome Bunny, I hope you find this site full of information and support. I have! Best wishes. Congrats on your loss so far! Great job!

The sorrow is for those left on this earth. What a day of rejoicing for the angels in heaven! May God provide comfort for his friends and family. Blessings

How awesome! Did you do this on your own or go to "Clown School"? I would love to hear more........what kind of things do you do? sing? visit? go room to room, or a single show? what kind of reactions do you get from the patients? staff? What a COOL ministry!

I have always been extremely firm with my kids about not allowing ANY kind of discriminating remarks or jokes to be told in my home or in my presence. They know full well that anything said that is degrading to anyone be it about race, religion, sexual orientation, economic background, etc, will not be tolerated. They will even correct their friends when they "go there". I guess since I've always struggled with weight issues and having a low self-esteem, I've been very sensitive even when I was a young child.

Dawg-gone it! I got my hopes up for nuthin".

That is a keeper! Your daughter AND the note. Nothing can be more precious or cherished than kind words from your child. Keep the note in a special place (your daughter already has your heart) and pull it out whenever the weight loss slows or you get discouraged. You are so blessed. What a wonderful thing for your daughter to do!

Thanks Kat, We are "almost" laughing about it already. I'll just consider it a "created memory". Thanks for the prayers and warm thoughts.

I have to tell you guys about something that happened yesterday. I am such a BAD mom and feel absolutely terrible, although very innocently done. My youngest son is very affectionate (being the baby). Although he is almost 14, he never shys from a chance to get or give a hug from Mom. Well, yesterday morning, he had just finished his shower and was dressed for church but needed to clean his ears. He was in my bathroom and got a couple of Q-tips and began to walk out. I raised my arms asking for a morning hug which he gladly gave. Unfortunately, he had a Q-tip in his ear and when he hugged me, the Q-tip when deep into his ear puncturing the ear drum. There was only an inch of it sticking out of his ear when he raised his head. He pulled it out and fell on the floor screaming. :hurt Needless to say, we spent the morning at the doctor's office. He did not lose his hearing, but will have to be careful not to get any Water in it till it seals itself. If it doesn't, he'll have to have a skin graft to close it. He has been very sweet about it, but will jokingly say "pop" when ever he gets near me (the little fart) because we both heard a pop when it happened. :think:think:think:think

It will be the table WITHOUT the pan of cornbread! LOL

Alton ROCKS!

Oh Carlene, I can so understand where you are coming from. It is very hard when one sibling is invited to be a part of an event and the other is left out. I admire your intention to want things "fair". IMHO, I must say that regardless of how unfair and inconsiderate the Auntie is, the fact is, it is her wedding and she had the right to choose who she wants to participate....regardless of the reasons given to include or exclude others. I am having a similar delimma with my son and future daughter in law. They are getting married in May and my daughter (his sister) is very upset that they have not asked my grand daughter (15 mos old) to be a flower girl. Their reasoning is that she is too young and would not be able to "perform" her duties properly and would be a distraction. I totally agree. But my daughter insists that if Uncle Tim really loved her, he wouldn't care and would want her to be included just to be able to say in the future that she was in his wedding. It has become a HOT topic. As much as I think my granddaughter would be "precious", I have to back off because it is THEIR wedding. I really feel for you and the granddaughter not in the wedding. I think it is unfair and does seem to show favoritism that may haunt the bride's relationship with her niece in the future. Obviously, she has not thought of that.

Yeah, the doctor told my son, "That's why they tell you not to put anything smaller than a football in your ears".

Wheetsin, you look fantastic! What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Carlene....you are a HOOT! You can make me smile all day...love you!

Some of the bible is not meant to be taken literally.......Song of Solomon and the parables of Jesus for example. (Sorry guys, I just had to jump in....I am sitting in a call center waiting for calls and this thread is surely helping the time fly) I love you all!

It is always sad when a marriage ends. My first marriage lasted 15 years, and only that long because I did not want to "divorce" his family. We had 2 children at the time, a girl,9 and a boy,7. It ended when it did because he was unfaithful and he asked for the divorce. I am still very close to his family. On the day the divorce was final, I doubted I would ever find anyone who would/could love me again. I have since been married to the most wonderful man in the world for going on 17 years and gave birth to 2 more boys that we adore. It's funny how life turns out. Never in my life would I encourage anyone to get a divorce without giving every effort to make it work. It sounds like you have done that and are deserving of so much more. Best of luck for your future. You have earned it.

Well said, Neal

One of these days, my boss is going to catch me on LBT (all the time) and fire me.......

These are hilarious! Thanks for sharing