I've said it before, I'll say it again...GO YOU!!!

The weightloss is wonderful, Bets...and while I've never had that experience, I imagine the outcome makes you feel such a sense of outward accomplishment! I know WE are all so proud of you!

Also, a big pat on the back for recognizing the need to hold back on the essay. This weekend trip away may bring more strength and insight to him than you think...and the prospect is worth the wait on the essay, methinks!

"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." --Agnes Repplier, writer and historian