Gwennaford's Journal

[Ginny M.]

HI, Gwen,

So glad to hear you're back on the boards.    I wondered where you had been and praying all was well.  I've been off/on, not much posting but at least reading other posts.  Glad to hear you are working on getting those knees.    Hang in there, Girlfriend, you'll do it.  Key West here we come!


Ginny

[cuzican]

Gwen

You are one of the people I looked for first when I came back.  I am so glad your here with us again.

Barb

[cameron]

Gwen- how is it going? I miss you on the boards, and hope to see an update soon.



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[Gwennaford]

I just got a new iPhone as an early Christmas present so now I have no excuse for not posting. But the replies will be a lot shorter. Touch screen typing is all one finger ! 

Michelle went back to TX before Thanksgiving so it was just me & the dog. I turned on the parade & found great joy in fixing all my great LDL dishes without having anyone ask, "Is this legimate food, or some of that diet crap?". 

Did NOT overeat, froze leftovers. Okay, so was defrosting twice a day for a week, but at least it slowed me down. 

I added crushed pineapple & coconut flavoring to my butternut squash "sweet potatoes" for a tropical twist. 

Loves to all - GG

[cameron]

Hey Gwen, it sure is good to hear from you again. Sounds like you are doing well.

[Gwennaford]

Thanks Cameron!  I hope everyone will write to me here, instead of PM or email, so it gives me more incentive to journal.

I really need to keep a connection with the outside world.  :thumbsup:

Yep, I'm still on track for my knee surgery. I'm working toward Fall/Winter of 2011. Maybe sooner if I lose the weight in time. I would love to be recovered in time for the LDL convention, wherever & whenever it happens. I still want it in Key West, just on a less busy weekend.

[wendysgoodnews]

So good to know you are back on the boards with all of us.  We love all your encouragment and wisdom

[Gwennaford]

AW!  That's very kind, Wendy. But in glancing thru the boards, I see you have become the go-to person in that department! 

I am holding steady at 300. What are you down to now?

[wendysgoodnews]

I have been holding for weeks at 275. 

[hopefull]

Gwen and Wendy,
You both are great inspiration! Look how far you have come!Woohooooooo!!!!!!!
Happy Holidays. and big hugs,
Bobbi

[Gwennaford]

Thanks Bobbi. I'm having a wonderful Christmas with my daughters in Tulsa. Michelle drove up from Arlington for a brief visit. So we are opening presents frequently.  Yay !  I shopped for beans, fruit & veggies @ Walmart. Gotta love that GPS!  I'm staying home with granddaughter while SIL & daughter Kayce work. I'm so happy!

I just bought a Hasty Bake grill/smoker/oven where Kayce works at the company headquarters. You can google them. Fabulous. Got a 75% family discount.   
 

[LINDA RN]

Welcome to Oklahoma, Gwen.
Great to have you here with us.
Guess that makes a grand total of 3 LDLer's here in Oklahoma right now.....
unless, of course, some lurkers want to come out and be made known!   

[Gwennaford]

Thanks!  It's good to be home.

[wendysgoodnews]

Tulsa is one of my favorite places to visit.  Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

[Gwennaford]

Where do you like to go while visiting in Tulsa?

[omalani]

We will miss you Gwennie, but can still be inspired by your words and enjoy your many recipes.