The greatest NSV, ever!!!!

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pauljsolie
pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
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I was serving at a Lenten soup supper at my church this evening. A little history first. Last Spring a men's group that I belong to was asked to help serve at a church dinner. I was reluctant to do it since I didn't think anyone wanted a fat guy serving them food but I had just started my weight loss journey and figured I'd get myself out there and do it. The church had just bought new aprons with the church's name on them and everything. I was so big the apron wouldn't tie behind me and I couldn't tie it myself. The woman who runs the kitchen had to cut one of the ties off another apron just to get it to barely fit. I was so disgusted and wanted to just go home right then and there.

Tonight I show up and she tosses me an apron and gruffly says here, put this on. I slipped it over my head and was able to tie it by myself. She came over to me and gives me this big hug and a grandmotherly pinch of what's left of my love handles and whispers in my ear, I am so proud of what you've accomplished. Ya got a little more to go, don't stop.

I got a little teary eyed and thanked her for probably the best compliment I could ever hope for. Thanks to all you MFP'ers and a especially everyone on my friends list for the support and encouragement. I don't think I could have done this without you!!!
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  • jrditt
    jrditt Posts: 239 Member
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    awesome! congrads
  • moran1917
    moran1917 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    that is fantastic!!!! i hope you are proud of yourself and brimming with confidence!! :drinker:
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
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    Awesome! That is just the coolest thing ever. Good job, you have done such a great job, that had to feel amazing. Keep at it, looks like you are past the half way mark.
  • NotGoddess
    NotGoddess Posts: 1,198 Member
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    That made me beam with joy for you just reading it. Absolutely fantastic!
  • cakeums
    cakeums Posts: 231 Member
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    That's fantastic!!!!!
  • peaches712799
    peaches712799 Posts: 18 Member
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    So absolutely happy for you, and proud of you too!:happy:
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
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    that IS awesome, nice work
  • LilaFit
    LilaFit Posts: 2 Member
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    How wonderful!!
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
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    It is so nice when someone compliments you.

    Keep up the good work, it's obviously working!
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
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    You are doing great! You must have felt so proud and you should be!
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,874 Member
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    That is so sweet! :smile:
  • amdahwd
    amdahwd Posts: 237 Member
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    That's great - your accomplishment and the fact that she took time to tell you how she felt.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,887 Member
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    That is AWESOME! Awww!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 703 Member
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    Awh...what a sweet story and an awesome NSV. Congrats on your weight loss thus far and keep up the great work :-)
  • lmd172
    lmd172 Posts: 172
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    wow...just really wow! you must be walking on cloud 9!?!? keep it up and congrats!
  • NashvilleShelley
    NashvilleShelley Posts: 238
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    That is so sweet! :smile:

    That is exactly what I was going to say!

    Congrats to you!!!
  • thatsnumberwang
    thatsnumberwang Posts: 398 Member
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    That's really lovely. Congratulations :-)
  • GymAnJuice
    GymAnJuice Posts: 512 Member
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    that made me a little teary eyed lol well done!
  • tonyacoursey
    tonyacoursey Posts: 404 Member
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    This, brought a tear to my eyes. Congrats on a job well done. Thanks for sharing.
  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 366 Member
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    That is great!

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