keeping up....

I am afraid I have lost track of time and have not been doing my blog updates as I should.It gets hectic towards the middle of the semester, term papers are due, midterm exams are being given, and in the fall flu season hits!It seems as if I have been sick for the entire month of October and the beginning on November to boot! But my life does not stop or even slow down just because I am feeling under the weather. I have written three papers so far, one on the Texas Youth Commission, one on the effects of single parents on children today, and one on the early age that the drug experience begins...Heavy stuff. I must admit, however, that I do love this. I am reminded of how happy my Grandmother was when she would come home from class tired and having to study but with that gleam in her eye and that smile of someone who has just gained new knowledge on her face. I am still struggling with my math but I WILL GET THROUGH IT! This journey is far to important to me to be stopped by stupid algebra!
Eden is still Pregnant...which is a good thing. She reaches 31 weeks tomorrow and the folks at Baylor have nicknamed her Miracle Momma. No-one expected her to go this long and I think she is doing it on the shear will and the desire of wanting her boys to be okay. Sean stays with her every moment he can and is trying to get everything ready for his new family. I am proud of them both and am happy to wait a little longer to meet my grandsons.
Deshawn is doing well in the wrestling world. He is booked up until the holidays with some big shows coming up in Lubbock and Frisco. He has decided to pursue becoming a fireman, so we are doing research on the different departments and getting things in order for him to begin his training. I have always been proud of my man but to step up and do something in the service of others speaks volumes and makes me love him more every day.
I have decided to go through with Lap band surgery and have scheduled the procedure for December 2nd. I am both scared and excited. Being fat has been such a part of who I am and how I see myself that I am not sure I can see myself any other way. But I feel like I am up for the challenge and am looking forward to it. I have a great support in my sister Laura who had the procedure done last year and has lost over 100 lbs to date!! She is such an inspiration to me! I will do better to keep you all posted on my journey both in school and in weight loss.