DON'T feel bad for posting your successes! That is what DOES give us hope and encouragement. You had a great time, and it was great to see you so happy. The point is that you got there through using the DB techniques, and THAT is what we need to learn from this. It personally gives me strength and encouragement that this CAN be done - I LOVE hearing about your progress and seeing that it makes you happy!
So congratulations, and keep doing such good work and LET US KNOW about all of your wonderful progress, and know that the board is here when you have a bad day, too.