Thanks all of you for your warm welcome.

This evening we visited a friend in the hospital. She had an emergency colostomy the day before Thanksgiving. We called and left a message that we did not want to intrude, but we were there if they needed us. Her husband called the next day and said she needed me. It seems that she didn't trust anyone to understand how she felt about the ostomy. She knew that I would shoot from the hip. I did and we cried in each other's arms.

I am so blessed that I have these opportunities to give back. So many people supported me, prayed for me and were there for me when I was so terribly sick that I just didn't want to wake up in the morning. By helping others with my understanding and perhaps some advice from one who has been there, I can repay all the blessings that were heaped upon me.

I think most of you can understand this.