Life

Friday, March 28, 2008

Where is Spring??????

Where is spring? Where is the warm weather? Why is it still snowing? These are questions I keep asking myself but I don't seem to get an answer. I am so tired of this weather. I am so ready to have the sun shining, the windows open to let the fresh air in and finally put away the winter coat and gloves. I keep seeing robins in my backyard. I always thought that was a sure sign of spring. But I guess somewhere along the line mother nature got things mixed up.

Well I will be getting out of this cold nasty weather soon. At least for a week. I am going on a cruise April 7-11th. My daughter Amanda, granddaughter Morgyn and myself will be flying out of Chicago to the sunny city of Miami and then get on the Carnival Cruise ship Fascination to depart out into the ocean for some sun and fun. I am very excited about going. I have always wanted to go on a cruise. I am looking forward to just relaxing and watch the world go by. I plan on taking lots of pictures, relaxing, sitting in the hot tub, doing a little gambling, and anything else the ship has to offer. We stop at Key West and Calico for a few hours so will probably get off and see the area. It will be fun and exciting.

I have gone to the doctor and have been weighed and measured. I have now lost a total of 150lbs and a total of 60.5 inches. I recently bought some more new clothes because I had to. Hard to walk around constantly pulling up your pants. My clothing size has gone down tremendously. Probably about 5 clothing sizes. It is just amazing to me that I can actually walk into a store and actually buy something right off the rack and have it fit. I am amazed each and every day.

My life is very blessed. This has definately been a year of changes for me. I knew when I started on this journey it would be, I just never imagined how much. I have a wonderful family, especially my oldest daughter Amanda. She is the one paying for this trip. I love her very much and she has done so much for me. Including taking care of me after my surgery. I don't have any idea how I can ever repay her for what she has done for me. She is truly special. I can't wait to see what the rest of my life holds for me. If this past year is any indication, well its going to be amazing.