Here. You need this more than I do.

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  • hoffma25
    hoffma25 Posts: 36
    This story was fantastic-- Thank you for sharing! :-)
  • frankensteen
    frankensteen Posts: 75 Member
    Lovely post!
  • freetobeme26
    freetobeme26 Posts: 20 Member
    very touching story, motivating, inspiring and still has me think how small my issues are. ....very grateful
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,640 Member
    Love this!
  • bet3120
    bet3120 Posts: 125
    Excellent post, thanks for the share, that was a big reminder
  • APBTChampion
    APBTChampion Posts: 93 Member
    Quite the wonderful post, gives great insight into the inner workings of your mind.

    Keep it up, every step counts toward another pound lost! We're all cheering for you!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Love it :)
  • aStrongerSteph
    aStrongerSteph Posts: 161 Member
    Wonderful story and I'm so glad you decided to make a fresh start in your life!
  • fitkat_2012
    fitkat_2012 Posts: 32
    Thanks for the perspective!:smile:
  • rm830
    rm830 Posts: 531 Member
    Thank you for sharing....I actually needed that today!
  • HollywoodDJ
    HollywoodDJ Posts: 296
    ROTFLMABO!!!!!!! loved this so much!!!!!! Thank you! By far one of the most memorable posts I think I have ever read or will ever read!
  • YoshiZelda
    YoshiZelda Posts: 340 Member
    Awesome story!
  • raetime80
    raetime80 Posts: 9 Member
    I needed to read that today. Thanks for sharing. Total LOL on your reply about getting a notary public. Seriously--why do some people comment at all if it's going to be negative?!
  • AubreySue81
    AubreySue81 Posts: 167 Member
    Thanks again, my friend for sharing an inspiring, wonderfully written post. We :heart: you! :bigsmile: :happy:
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
    That's a lot more eloquent than my "I may be fat, but you're ugly, and I can lose weight'". :)

    In all seriousness, thank you for that :D
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Thank you for sharing. :smile: Reading things like this help me keep things in perspective.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    What an awesome story! Yes, you are right and I try to keep in mind that every one has stress in their life and some HUGE STRESSES ARE NOT VISIBLE TO US. Whenever I look at a person and think they might have it easier than I, money, fitness, job or family situation, I realize ITS NOT TRUE. We all have our given situations, stresses, life is not fair, health issues we didn't do anything to deserve, disadvantages we don't deserve, on and on, everyone has their luggage, it's part of life. Even the most perfect of families only appear to be so, they have the hidden crap too, everyone does. The longer you live the more you see it. Since my life is half over now I view each day as precious, especially each day I have some semblance of health and can make it to the gym. Going to the gym is a blessing. Having food choices is a blessing. In every given situation, even in major crisis (I've had many in my 52 years) there is ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR, ALWAYS!!!!!
  • Suzyqall72
    Suzyqall72 Posts: 105
    Very inspiring. It's good to remind ourselves that others are in worse shape than we are. Thanks.
  • HollywoodDJ
    HollywoodDJ Posts: 296
    I'm a radio announcer on an AM radio station in MN and I am going to read this story! I know our listeners will ADORE IT! Thank you again so much for sharing!
  • MrsScheidt
    MrsScheidt Posts: 207 Member
    This gave me goose bumps... great story!!!!!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Awesome story. Thanks.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Thanks for sharing. This was awesome. :flowerforyou:
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    Wow...what a beautiful story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Congrats on your journey thus far and keep on moving. One pound at a time.
  • CCmomof5
    CCmomof5 Posts: 13 Member
    Wow... I'm not going to lie, I teared up a little reading this.

    Me, too!! I REALLY appreciate this story - talk about a renewed perspective!!
  • SirRunningShorts
    SirRunningShorts Posts: 77 Member
    Thank you for posting. That really puts things in perspective. You have a great attitude and I wish you nothing but the best on your journey. One day at a time, you WILL get there. Just keep moving forward. Remember even if you trip up, you still move forward. :) You are doing great!

    All the best.
  • imarlett
    imarlett Posts: 228 Member
    Wow, that put things into perspective for me. Thank you.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    :heart:
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    Another example of why I reached out to become MFP friends with you, what an awesome story! Thanks for sharing :)
  • juliec33
    juliec33 Posts: 238 Member
    Great story!! Isn't it amazing how just when you need it most (and sometimes don't even know you need it) something happens that helps put everything into perspective?

    My moment like this was around mile 11 of my first half marathon. I was struggling and thinking holy crap I can't do one more step. I turned a corner and up in front of me I saw a soldier in fatigues and battle gear humping along carrying a pack that probably weighed at least 20 lbs. This was the beginning of March in Dallas so it wasn't face of the sun hot but it was a warm sticky day and the humidity was killing me in my shorts and tank top. I could only imagine what that soldier was going through. He was running for the Wounded Warrior Project - running for all of the soldiers that can't run anymore.

    God kinda put me in my place. I quit my complaining and was thankful for every painful step to the finish line!!
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    You inspire me!

    Your posts make me smile!

    ..and my "invisible" MFP friend, I really really need that. So know this: Your posts, your progress and your determination and not least your humour make a Great difference to me!

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