What is the verdict? What will become of Jillybean25? *dun dun DUN!*

Side note/unrelated: You know what’s frustrating? Writing an entire blog and having your browser encounter an error and POOF! It’s gone… So, take 2!

Thank you to all who left a comment on my blog, page, photos, left goodies, or sent me a private message. I am very thankful to have had such an outpouring of support. I read each and every comment and message, gave them thought, and took them to heart.

And......... I've decided to stay!

I am going to make sure this journey is mine and my responsibility. My success will not be determined by how many friends I have or how much support I received. But, those elements will definitely help keep me on the right path, moving forward to better health and smaller clothes. I’m also going to work on giving support out of love, and not expecting anything in return. Getting something in return would be nice (and very helpful), though!

I’m going through each person (all 32 of them) and leaving a comment on each page to touch base, start something new, and make sure ya’ll know I’m serious! If I’m so inclined, and depending on time, I’ll leave a message or two on some blogs or photos. I’ll most likely save the “extras” for another time, though, when I schedule in SparkPeople to my normal routine.

Individually, I’d like to thank:

CATS_MEOW_0911
JBINAUSTIN
SHELPEN
WOLFKITTY
YIBYAB
BEFIT_WITHGUSTO
MILLER*TIME
SHELLBELL4281
SMILINGTREE
JSALERNO
SUNFLOWERSAVAGE
SK65181
GREENIDQT
SCHWINNER!
TRYINGTOLOSE64
ARCHIMEDESII
ANDEENNATE
KRAWRS
JSPIN74
CANNIE50
DSCHONEYC
LUCYLU22
MEWHENRYSMAMA
MAESTERSTEVE
SANDIEGOJOHN
LODESTONE
CHANGINGELAINE
SLIMMERJESSE
TUCSONJILL
GHOSTGRL21
ARUNNINGKAT

Additional thank yous:
KAYLUHMARIE
JONESINGAL
DZSWEETIE2005
MSDRPEPPER
KKINNEA
CORKY982
LISAG418

I’ve left comments on some pages already. I’m working my way through the list, so you’re next! If I’ve misspelled your name, missed you entirely, or you’re new to the party, let me know and I’ll amend the list!

Once again, I can’t thank you all enough. I feel very blessed.

And, on a lighter note, I’ll leave you with some photos of foods I’ve made this week. (I warn you in advance, I am obsessed with the RetroCam app for Android!)


This is chicken paprikash with whole wheat dumplings (and corn/peas)- from scratch!


This is vegan lentil chili (with a not-so-vegan dollop of sour cream!)


This is my homemade artichoke and kalamata olive hummus!


Hot cocoa... not homemade... in a cauldron mug!