Awhile back threre was a thread where we all posted why we used the screen names we do. This is part of the post by NancySmiles:

I chose it mainly because my Dad always called me "Nancy with the Laughing Face"....after the Sinatra song...and because I am ALWAYS smiling....at least most of the time anyway.....When he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's almost 10 years ago, he used to remember my name that way....and when I would come to visit I would say, "it's me, Dad, Nancy with the Laughing Face." And he woudl say, oh yeah...I knew that....

Well, as the years went on and his disease progressed, even more quickly after my Mom passed away 5 yrs ago, he would say it less and less....I knew I had lost him (mentally) forever when he stopped knowing who I am. So when I chose my name for ANY websites having to do with Lap Band surgery, I started using the name NancySmiles....as a personal tribute to my Dad (who is still living, but in very late stages now), and also because I do smile...all the time, thinking of the good memories I have of my Dad and also because of the new healthy life I have now.....with my band and all the friends I have made because of it....especially all of you!

Sadly I report that Nancy's dad Died in his sleep lastnite and no longer is fighting the dreaded desease. While we spend the Holiday weekend enjoying the fellowships of family and friends please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you

Greg, you are truly a wonderful friend indeed....thank you for your kind words and for this posting. You are amazing and always putting everyone first before yourself. I know you have never met my Dad; but I know he would have thought the same thing!

Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and prayers. I am comforted knowing he did not suffer...and is together again with my Mom and smiling as I have always remembered him, smiling down on me!

Thank you again...for all your kindness and friendship....

Hugs from

Nancy...

Nancy,

I am so sorry forthe loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara C.

I just read this..

I am so sorry Nancy my condolances to all your family.