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Well, we left for Florida on 5/31 and I haven't blogged since. So here goes. We were able to sneak into Bradenton and had to hide for 2 days from my older son Joel. He turned 25 on 5/31, and his wife had a surprise birthday party planned for 6/2. Sooooo, we had to make up stories about why our home phone wasn't working, and that we had a job starting Monday, and just didn't know when we would make it down for a summer visit.

Saturday came, and we waited until the surprise party was underway. Joel was thoroughly surprised by everyone waiting at their clubhouse. However, as we were trying to sneak into a parking place, Joel saw us - and took off running toward us! It was priceless!

Joel looks great, having lost over 50 lbs. His wife, Robin, also looks great, having lost over 35 lbs. I am so proud of both of them.

Speaking of losing weight, I am having a Mini-Gastric Bypass on 7/5, and hope to lose (and keep off) this extra weight I've been carrying around my whole life. I am excited, as the results of this surgery are very good. I have been on about every diet imaginable over the years, and could lose some weight, but couldn't keep it off. I want to succeed this time. So, watch for pictures and I hope to show you some great results over the next 2 years!

Florida is hot, but this is a nice visit. Can't wait to get back to the beautiful mountains though!