Dear Lady that Ran Past By Me That Day

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  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    Beautiful. Thank you for posting
  • Katefab26
    Katefab26 Posts: 865
    Wow. That was truly inspirational.
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    Very nicely said! :flowerforyou:
  • AJ_MotherRunner
    AJ_MotherRunner Posts: 175 Member
    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
    I love this! Thanks so much for sharing. Beautiful post!!!
  • btb079
    btb079 Posts: 56 Member
    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
    Thank you for this post. Great thought to get my day going :)
  • megs2003
    megs2003 Posts: 90
    Thank you! This is a very inspiring story, thank you for sharing it with all of us.
  • babigurl86
    babigurl86 Posts: 129 Member
    i love it! beautifully written ,like, i was there with you x
  • garnetsms
    garnetsms Posts: 10,018 Member
    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
    fantastic, wonderful and inspirational. Thanks.
  • amoffatt
    amoffatt Posts: 674 Member
    Great inspirational note, thanks for sharing. Makes me want to get out and push harder.:bigsmile:
  • purifiedone
    purifiedone Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you for sharing! Certainly motivates and give great perscpective!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    :) Love it!
  • marywanoKC
    marywanoKC Posts: 176
    *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
    Love this. Your attitude is perfect.
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    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
    Love this!!
  • dahvishont02
    dahvishont02 Posts: 50 Member
    Love it.
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    *tear*
  • kyt1206
    kyt1206 Posts: 101
    I really can't believe this overwhelmingly positive response. Thank you for chiming in and sharing this experience with me. I hope you take this message with you and find more and more inspirations in your own life that keeps you going. My best wishes to all of you.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    awesome post!
  • RobynDCrossman
    RobynDCrossman Posts: 252
    Truly motivational!
  • mslizareyes
    mslizareyes Posts: 10
    I love this!!!!
  • FireSwan
    FireSwan Posts: 170 Member

    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.

    ^^^
    Yeah, stupid onions!! *sniff*
  • michie27
    michie27 Posts: 421 Member
    Great post, thank you for sharing!
  • mccarol1956
    mccarol1956 Posts: 422 Member
    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!

    Brought tears to my eyes too! THIS is what I came to MFP for, not the snarkiness I see so frequently. Thank you for sharing with us. It has refueled my desire to improve myself and continue on this site!
  • zippymelanie68
    zippymelanie68 Posts: 105
    The best post I have read yet on here! Remember you are lapping everyone on the couch xx/oo
  • cdez80421
    cdez80421 Posts: 88 Member
    beautiful, thank you for sharing.
  • amandasweers
    amandasweers Posts: 5
    Thank you for sharing this awesome post! keep up the hard work :)

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