Well, we made it home a couple of hours ago. Mom and I had a great time. The trip was not uneventful, but those negative events would have been happening at home, and like I said, "At least we could have fun in between all the bad parts." I do not regret taking Mom on the trip, instead of staying at home. She enjoyed it so much and doesn't always remember everything we did, but just that she had so much fun. I took two pictures yesterday at the same spots where I took pictures a year ago. These are my before and after pictures. What a big difference being on LDL has made!
On the way home, we visited some relatives in my mom's hometown of Port Arthur. One cousin wants me to send her all the info on LDL, as she said she could lose 60 lbs.
Everyone was so awesome at the convention. Donna, thank you for caring for my mom at the lunch on Tuesday. You were a blessing. So great to meet you and Dawn in person (and your DH). Mary, the capris fit perfectly -- who'd a thunk I'd fit in a four??
My mom really enjoyed visiting with your mom. Julie, your home is so nice and everyone felt so welcomed there. Thank you for being courageous enough to open your home to all of us previous strangers -- now friends. Joyful Friend (Wanda) it was great visiting with you and meeting Country Girl (Lou Ann). The picture of you that I took when Mom and I were on the barge on the River came out so cute. I'll have to send it to you! Kat and Tara, I'm so glad you were able to make it too. You both look better every time I see you. Nice meeting you, Brandon and Kim. I enjoyed talking with Kim so much. Such a sweet lady! Can't wait to see the pictures. Vicki and Trish and Ginny and Pam -- so good to see the faces behind the posts. Hope everyone made it home safely.
Hope we can all be together again one day! I'd say the first LDL convention was a shining success. Thanks, Mary and Julie and whoever else did work to make it all a reality.