Hello from Rose to all

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, I've been really busy this week so I haven't had a

chance to catch up. So much has happened in 2006 already, I have a

feeling 2006 is going to be even tougher than 2005 for some of us.

My dad was admitted into hospital on 2nd January - it turns out he

had a nasty infection in the stomach area due to his cancer, he's

still in and is slowly on the mend. I'm actually heading off to

Ettalong beach tomorrow for the week (minus the husband), but the

kids are coming along. I think the time apart will do the both of

us some good. I know I won't miss him because I'll be busy enjoying

my break, plus I'll have the kids with me. I don't know how he is

going to feel though. I've moved out of the bedroom, and I won't

return until he invites me to. As much as I still love him and want

to keep my family together, I'm going to leave it up to him. I'm

quite happy to go on living as flat mates for now. Right now, while

my dad is battling his cancer, I'm not prepared to do anything

else. I'm also feeling really guilty about going on holidays now

with dad sick and all. But both mum and dad have insisted that I

go. Oh well I know I can take comfort in knowing that he's feeling

better for now and should be able to go home in a couple of days.

Also, I'll only be about 90 minutes away from home, so if something

does go wrong, I can always come back quickly enough.

: Hi , I've been thinking of you lately, and just

wondering how you're coping. Take it easy girl and hang in there.

I just had a thought that might be able to help you till you get

your new band.... Even though you will no doubt be feeling

hungrier than before, when you eat, try to pretend you still have

the band in. That is, take the small bites, chew chew chew, and

slow down. This is a tactic you can use even without the band, if

you slow down the eating process, it also reduces the quantity. And

remember girl, it's not about losing weight for you right now it's

just a maintenance thing, so you can still enjoy yourself from time

to time. Just think positive.

Andi: Hi Andi, you are doing sooo well. Ahhhh, there's nothing

like a wedding date to keep you on track is there? Naturally those

drinks are still going to make you hungry, they're just going right

through you. But since you've got a very important goal to work

towards they are definitely going to speed things up for you, plus

those pre-wedding nerves will help shed those kilos. Good luck to

you sweetie. You are a very attractive girl and you will be a

beautiful bride even if you were to get married tomorrow.

Maree: Maree Maree Maree, I think you should give this guy a go.

He's probably such a home body because he may be shy, who knows?

You might be just the type of person he needs in his life right now

and he might be right for you. You've gone this far with him, why

not give it a go? If it doesn't work out, then it doesn't work

out. Next please! But then of course, if your gut instinct tells

you it doesn't feel right, then listen to your gut.

Ghyll: Hi Ghyll, I truly hope things are sorted out for you soon.

I don't know the circumstances of your leaving and hopefully one day

we'll get to chat. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful

soul, and the type of person I'd really like to get to know. Such a

peaceful and gentle person (completely opposite to me!)

To every one else: Sorry if I've missed anyone, I've only really

had time to skim over the posts. I hope you're all feeling well and

can't wait to see you all again and meet some of you newbies. When

are we having our next get together? There's a really nice park

near my place at Cecil Hills. It's got heaps of huge shelters and

bar-b-que facilities. It's the new Western Sydney Regional Park. I

drive past there often and alway see large gatherings and parties

happening there and it's only two minutes off the new M7. When I

get back from holidays I might check it out. We can just make it

byo everything and share everything. Any other suggestions?

You know guys, with all the crap going on in my life at the moment

(there's more that I haven't bothered to mention at this time),

getting on this site is like a therapy for me. You guys are great!

Lots of love from Rose, talk to you soon.