Gratitude

So, if you paid attention, I did a guest post on a blog the other day. I was so nervous to share such a personal and emotional thing, my weight loss journey. It took two weeks to write and re-write it and add pictures and take them off...there was a lot of second guessing. I really had a lot of nerves. A lot.

I have been so overwhelmed!

I am just amazed at the beautiful words of others.

I have cried over emails and comments and been so grateful that I could seriously scream. I am so beyond words.

"reading your blog inspired me today I am not alone, and you are a big example to me ..."

" Just read your post on Or She Says. It was fantastic and such an awesome story! Very inspiring! "


"I tweeted about this! it's so inspirational!"

"My favorite thing that you said was "your life will only change as much as you want it to." So very true! "

"Wow, that is so inspiring! Thanks for being brave and showing your before and after pictures!"

"You look fabulous and thanks for the motivation :) "


Those were just a few of the comments made and I can't even tell you about the emails! I have so much gratitude in my heart for the amazing chance I have been given to touch other people. I am so blessed!

5 Year Ago

I am so grateful today for my amazing friend Liz.

We were roommate in college and while we were both a little crazy at the time over the years our relationship has developed into more than just crazy roommates. Our lives took very different paths and yet, that hasn't stopped us at all. She is always a listening ear, an impartial judge and a great encouragement to me. She believes in me when I doubt.

I see her struggle with the bits and pieces of her life and at the same time I see her push for what she wants and strive to be the best mom she can be. She inspires me to be more and want more.

5 years ago I may not have believed it if someone told me that we would still be such good friends, but we are. And everyday, I am grateful.