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a,

You are right---Jody and I are so fortunate to have each other. He is

such a wonderful man and I wake up every day feeling lucky to have him.

He understands me, and I don't have to pretend with him. It's a

comfortable relationship, and that's always been most important to me.

I wanted someone I could trust...someone who could know me and love me

not inspite of, but FOR all my idiosyncrasies.

You're right...I am the opposite of paralyzed now...it's like I've truly

been set free in so many ways. It's funny...this past semester I had a

teacher in a digital imaging class who I'd had as an instructor when I

first started school. He told his wife (my illustration teacher) that

not only did he not physically recognize me, that he couldn't believe

that I was the same person based on my outgoingness. It's like I've

just woken up after years of slumber and sometimes I think I go a little

over the top.

Oh well

See you tonight (if you're going to be there?)

rheaumepaula@... wrote:

> --

>

> Wow, one year. What a milestone Kim! You are obviously pleased, and

> rightly so.

>

> I was amazed by your list of accomplishments. Not bad having completed

>

> 41/47 within a year. And think of how many more years are to come due

> to your improved health! You wrote that you were " paralyzed " by your

> weight before surgery. I think you are the exact opposite of that now.

>

> I've heard you speak glowingly of Jody many times! It is wonderful

> that

> he has been your biggest fan through your journey! I think you are

> both

> phenomenally lucky to have eachother. I feel a bit odd having typed

> that, but, based on all the good things you've said about him, I feel

> like I know enough about him to know he is a good guy.

>

> So very happy for you !

>

> --a