Never take going to a resuraunt for Granted!!

     Before children, and when we could afford it, we went out to eat alot.  some of our favorite places included Rockney's, Longhorn Steakhouse and the park and eat places like A&W and Swensons.  The night Mike proposed, he took me out to eat at Longhorn Steakhouse.  That was the last night I was able to fit into a booth.  from that night on when we went out we usually needed to be seated at a table.  The only exception was if the table could be moved and Mike would pull the table towards him so that I could slide into the booth on the opposite side.  I also, remember going to Swenson's during the cold months and they couldn't get the door closed with me and the food tray attached to the inside of the door.  It was very embarrassing.  That was the last time we went to a park and eat establishment in the cold months.  Life is a bit different now.  When going out to eat my concern is that they offer healthy foods that can agree with my new digestive system.  My eating habits are completely different now and it presents a whole different set of problems for going out to eat, but personal embarassment and shame are no longer an issue.

My brother and I in Winter 2005