Support system

I got home from the gym a bit ago and as Miss Rhonda said, in the Sat post,  we had someone to encourage us. This coach was very different from the person we usually have to put up with. It made me think. When you try to do life altering changes in your life by youself or with little or no encouragement, it makes it very hard and very much like work. *****ally "enjoys" work? I mean we would rather be having fun right?

Well, this "coach" made it fun. The music was great, the encouragement was there, the coaching was there, It was wonderful! So many of you here on this board I feel are #1 coaches! You show support, you empathize, you dance with us, and you always have a hug or shoulder for us. And when needed you even have tough love. All on this board, all without meeting us. You accept us for who we are inside, and who we can become on the outside. You see our hearts.

Even though I have been coming on here since December, I haven't come out of my shell until recently (thanks again to my coach and angel, Miss Rhonda and Miss Becky), and because I still don't have a surgery date, I still consider myself a newbie. I know we have had quite a few newbies show themselves on the board lately and I am so happy. Newbies, I would advise you ask for advice as much as possible.And step out of your boxes and comfort zones. I would have quit a long time ago, if it hadn't been for the support and advice I have recieved from a lot of the people on this board. Just to let you know, I am not a quitter, by any means. I have been known to be too focused on finishing what I start. Thats a nice way to put it. Lol!

People that I have come to know on here and some that I have had the pleasure to meet are special to me. I regard them as friends. I am so wonderfully lucky and blessed to have all of you in my life.

All of you that have ever responded to a post that I have done or that I have had the opportunity to speak with, THANK YOU! You have impacted my life in ways I could have never imagined a year ago. I only wish as I start my journey with the surgery, that some day I may be able to pay it foward.

Don't ever think when you answer someones post, that you don't have an impact on that person, because you do. And never, not answer or post, because you think its insignificant or maybe somebody else will answer. You may have the point of view that person needs. You are all important and you do make a difference. You have done so in my life.

Thank You again and again, my friends.

Hugs, love, & friendship,

Thanks for making me and Becky cry!  Now we are not coming to pick you up, you are going to have to walk over here in the heat.  Your have to get dripply just like you made us do!   So there to you. 

What you say is true.  People need to step up and ask questions and get out of the box.  It so helps when the more experienced people share positive and supportive advice.  The best advice givers do it with love and kindness and they remember where they come from.  And there are many on this board.

Doesn't if feel like a great big hug from some?  Those are the special ones and those are the ones I seek out and who I aspire to be. 

So everyone step outside the box today, that is the challange then come back later and post it!  I would love to hear all about it as I am sure Michelle and many others would also.

Rhonda

P.S.  let us eat our lunch and we shall come and get you.
 

Sorry to cause you and Becky to get misty eyed. But, I am just speaking from my heart. I guess I am the type of person who wears my heart on my sleeve, what you see is what you get. I am so used to getting hurt, its nice not be judged. Thank you and Becky for the friendship you have extended to me.

Yeah well - you choked me up to...I need you to send me your cell number (you can send it in a text) - I didn't get in last week and when I got your text I didn't see the number...keep on doin what you are doin my friend...we love you and are all here for you....

Jean...

You are such a sweetheart. I really enjoyed our chat, last week. And I forgot to tell you, I am totally loving the books! They are so helpful.

Thank you and love you too! I will get that number to you.

Hugs and much love and always friendship,

Michelle,

Hugs and love to you friend!  Doesn't matter where we live, we're all joined together for one goal, support and understanding. 

Come on up to Nor Cal and feel the love, just ask Rhonda!  You're welcome anytime!

Hugs,
Barb

Barb,

Thank you so much for the invitation. I may just take you up on it one day. Let me get my surgery out of the way first. You do know you are one of the #1 coaches I was speaking of, right? I love that you read and comment on nearly all the posts. You are very special. And yes, Rhonda has told me what a gem you and many of the other Nor Cal ladies are.

Hugs right back to you,

What an awesome post. Thanks for stepping out of the box and expressing yourself.  I think I've overeaten in the past because I wasn't expressing myself or sharing with those closest to me what my needs were. I don't want to live like that anymore.

Plus, I want to have more fun!!!!

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time out to reply to my post. I, too, don't want to live like that anymore. I am definately going to have more fun, as I learn to work the tool I am given the day of my surgery.

All the best to you!

Michelle, that was a real sweet and heart felt post.
There are some truly awsome people on this board!! I know I haven't been around much lately but I will be more as soon as I finish the"ROOM"!!!!!!!! I am ready to be done with it!!
Anyway...I just wanted to say I think you are a sweet heart for this post.

HUGS
JOY