Resurfacing

Hello Friends,

I must apologize for the long time it has been since I last blogged - forgive me - but life has been a bit crazy and this time there is lots of news and pictures to make up for it.

I am still losing like mad and we will use my scale as the authority - I have passed the 165 pound mark and it doesn't look as if it will stop soon.

Both wounds are now closed and you know what that means - a trip to Hawaii. I leave on the 17th and return on the 23rd. A week of quiet, the oceanview room with balcony, walks on the beach, and a flight over all that water - o well - ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Hans and I made a long weekend trip to Sedona, AZ - one of my favorite places on earth and stayed in an amazing B&B with views you wont believe - in fact here are some pictures taken from the deck of our room. And yes - we had 2 inches of snow on the Sunday we were there.

Brian and Sherri joined us on Sunday and we had a wonderful day together shopping and eating. Here is a picture of Brian, Sherri and Hans.

If you have never been to Sedona - you must go - it is breathtaking.

On Friday of this week we are doing a picture session of me - some need to be taken for work and the others will show up here sometime this weekend - so stay tuned.

One last picture just for fun. Don't let the look of me fool you - I am MUCH thinner that I look in this shot - honest - lol. But the fact that we took a Pink Jeep Tour and I walked and climbed up and down these hills says more than a picture ever could. It was a joy to be part of the world again - to give you just one example of how life has changed - Some months ago I was wearing a 6X shirt - and depending on the day - it was tight. This past week I ordered some shirts on line - and when I clicked the order button I nearly wept - I had just ordered a 2X shirt - and it fits. There really is a God.

Much love to you all and a big promise to be better at keeping up the blog.

Hugs - Chuck