We all have these before and after pictures. What a beautiful smile. You must have been happy. It radiates. Not all have been so fortunate. You have a wonderful home here now. I have not heard of your books, but I would like to read one now that I have met you. I have struggled with weight all my life. Now after retiring, wished I had tried a little harder when I was younger to loose this weight. I have adopted a grandchild and need to live as long as possible to see him raised. Health issues have developed, but basically am pretty strong. Things could be worse. My world basically is built around this child. I have very little contact with others, except with teachers and mothers of other children, and that is hard, because they are all young and I am much older. Very little incommon. We attend the Catholic church but it's hard to get to know people. It is for me. My grandchild attends the Catholic schools and there is such a distinction between rich and poor, or between those that think their lives are perfect and those of us that have struggled from day one. I am looking forward to reading and exploring your world. God Bless, Ravenreview