Dear Lady that Ran Past By Me That Day

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  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Beautiful. Thank you for posting
  • Katefab26
    Katefab26 Posts: 865
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    Wow. That was truly inspirational.
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
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    Very nicely said! :flowerforyou:
  • AJ_MotherRunner
    AJ_MotherRunner Posts: 175 Member
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    One of the best things I have ever read on this website!!! :flowerforyou:

    Can't wait til you write about your victory lap!!!
  • CarissaNew
    CarissaNew Posts: 223 Member
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    I love this! Thanks so much for sharing. Beautiful post!!!
  • btb079
    btb079 Posts: 57 Member
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    Dear Lady that Ran Past By Me That Day,

    I don't know your name, I hardly remember your face. I remember you had dark blond hair and some dark navy blue shorts. I also remember the stretch marks I saw as you ran past by me on that hike, as if you've done it 100 times. I imagine you might have, considering how much those shorts barely hung on you. I could tell that those shorts were at their tightest and if you lose anymore weight, you'll need new shorts. I can tell by your stretch marks on your back that you've lost a lot. I was getting really winded on that hike. It was the 2nd time I've ever in recent memory climbed that hill. But you just reminded me why I'm there. I got my second wind but I knew I was never going to catch up to you that day. I got to wave hello to you when you came down the hill and I saw the rest of your stretch marks. Every one of those seemed like a battle scar to me and to me, you are the victor. You fought the hardest enemy in the world, yourself, and you have won enough battles and I feel that you will win that war. Thank you for doing your victory lap around me, maybe one day I'll join you.

    Thanks, You're my encouragement to prove that it can be done and it will be done.

    I might be a little over emotional or maybe it's just a little close to home but this made me cry...

    thanks... stupid onions.

    Exactly what I was thinking as a tear dripped on my keyboard!
  • mathlete99
    mathlete99 Posts: 133 Member
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    Thank you for this post. Great thought to get my day going :)
  • megs2003
    megs2003 Posts: 90
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    Thank you! This is a very inspiring story, thank you for sharing it with all of us.
  • babigurl86
    babigurl86 Posts: 138
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    i love it! beautifully written ,like, i was there with you x
  • garnetsms
    garnetsms Posts: 10,018 Member
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    Thank you for posting this! We all need encouragement like this to keep us motivated.

    Blessings to you on your journey!!
  • avafrisbee
    avafrisbee Posts: 234 Member
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    fantastic, wonderful and inspirational. Thanks.
  • amoffatt
    amoffatt Posts: 674 Member
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    Great inspirational note, thanks for sharing. Makes me want to get out and push harder.:bigsmile:
  • purifiedone
    purifiedone Posts: 5 Member
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    Thank you for sharing! Certainly motivates and give great perscpective!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
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    :) Love it!
  • marywanoKC
    marywanoKC Posts: 176
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    *sniffle* And this is the motivation that I needed today. One day I'm gonna be her.

    Mind if I print this out for a reminder?
  • LoggingForLife
    LoggingForLife Posts: 504 Member
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    Love this. Your attitude is perfect.
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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    Awww, this is awesome. It reminds me that no matter where you are in your journey and who you are and what you're doing, someone is watching. Ever watching.

    Keep up the good work!
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
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    Love this!!
  • dahvishont02
    dahvishont02 Posts: 50 Member
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    Love it.
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,388 Member
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    *tear*