Week 18

  The past two weeks have gone by under a cloud of sorrow and loss. Jeff has been spending this time supporting his family, especially his father, through the passing of his step-mom, BJ. The end of her life came far too early and has left an incredible void in the hearts of her family and friends. 
  It is during these times that we naturally ponder our own mortality and appreciate the moments we share together. I was not fortunate enough to have the time to get to know BJ very well or to develop a close relationship with her. I do know that she was loved and admired by many, was a generous and supportive woman and her presence on this earth was a gift. 

BJ and Denny

  Throughout these past two weeks I have been witness to a most amazing testament to love and devotion through the labors of BJ's husband, Jeff's dad-Denny. He went to the greatest lengths to ensure her comfort in the final stages of life, to care for her and to fulfill her wishes for her final resting place. And I am immeasurably grateful to have a man like Jeff in my life, who takes after his father in so many ways.
  I won't go into any great detail of our eating habits or lack of exercise over the last two weeks. Our meals and movement have not been at the top of our list of priorities. We are now beginning to get back on track and our progress will continue. 
  Jeff and Katie's weight remains exactly the same as where we left you on May 18th (the last time I posted here). This weigh-in was a small relief to Jeff, who feared that some of the meals he indulged in would have disasterous results to his waistline. 
  I also had feared that I had gained back some of the weight, but I actually managed a .2 pound loss. 
  We are still looking to meet that first 100 pounds lost goal. We are creeping toward it with a total of 97.6 pounds lost to date. If we can each lose 1 pound this week, we can finally reach that amazing milestone.