scarlettmagnolia86
September 11th
Aug 29, 2011
I know that to the majority of the country this day will be seen as a day of remembrance and grief, which is completely understood. I in no way disagree, however this September 11th marks the 4 year anniversary of my gastric bypass surgery. To celebrate the progress I've made in the last four years I'm going to be participating in a 5k walk hosted by my University.I'm doing this because 4 years ago I couldn't walk through the supermarket without crying from the pain my weight was causing my body. This is a way for me to prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to, and that I really was given a second chance at life.
I am walking for my mother who always stood by my side, for my sister who I still want to look up to me, for my grandfather who made me promise I'd stay away from heaven's gate as long as possible, and for myself who beat the odds. I'm doing this for myself because after overcoming all the obstacles God has put in my path, I still stand today as a strong woman who has never allowed anything or anyone to knock me down.
Here's to my new life, and the four year anniversary since it began!
