Hey everyone.. it has been awhile since I have posted I hope everyone is well..

I just had to stop by because I am always reading that people do not have a lot of before pictures because they always tried to avoid the cameras.. I just have to say we MAY have been heavy and maybe not the most picture perfect people, BUT we are just that PEOPLE and we deserve to have pictures and memories.. The good part about everyone here is we are doing something about it and ONE DAY.. we can look back and go wow... Look at me then and look at me now.. I ROCK.. I did a good thing and be glad you have picturoes of all those memories you have made with friends and family.. Our minds might not always be with us, but pictures can help us remember things we may have forgotten with out them.. I recently lost my both my grandparents in 2008 and all I can say is I WISH I had more pictures of me with them.. and I was not even camera shy.. I take thousands of pictures every year.. Some I am not readily going to show off, but TO ME they serve as a memory and will one day help me appreciate more and more what I have done for myself, my life, my child, and my family.. I was happy with my life pre band and I am sure I will continue to be happier and happier with it everyday now.. Sure I look forward to the day I can take a picture and not have to worry if to much roll is visible, but right now I will appreciate every available moment I have to capture memories I am creating with the wonderful people in my life.. I hope all of you big or small, secure or unsecure will begin to do the same thing..

ANYWAYS.. BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE...

SAY cheese AND SMILE IN 2009 .... :mad2::crying::laugh:

Well said!

I agree with you. I have always been the one with the camera so I didn't have to be in the picture. Now though I wish I had some pictures because they would show me how far I have come. Who would have thought that. Those old photos can lift your spirits when you need it.