My Dear Friend!

(deactivated member)
on 12/21/09 1:36 am, edited 12/21/09 2:32 am - So. Cal, CA

I am a very firm believer that people come into our lives for a reason, season, or lifetime. I know I spend a lot of time here making light of things and being silly; however I am a very compassionate and loyal person. I am private and at times reserved. Who would have thought that I would come here and find such an amazing friend? And who would have ever thought in a MILLION years that training for a marathon would have been the thing that linked us together?

She has supported me, cheered me on, and helped me find trouble along the way. I want to take a few minutes today to talk about someone that I have grown to love and care about. She is a tenacious, strong-willed, competitive and in my opinion a great person. We have shared laughter and tears. When she sets her mind to something I am amazed at her commitment to follow it to the end. She is supportive and at times a little pushy; however I love that about her.

Little does my dear friend know that she challenges me, she pushes me to strive to be better and she reminds me that when life gives you lemons that you gotta make lemonade. She is so supportive she helped me “cheat" in the LA Marathon. She gives me double hand squeezes without any words and when in doubt I know I can count on her for some OMK’s.

My dear friend Kirsten! Please know that you are in my thoughts right now. Life is a celebration and I know she would want you to laugh a little harder, smile a little more, and live life to the fullest. She is smiling down on you today and every day. She is your angel!

I love you with all my heart!

L

puddin2day
on 12/21/09 2:30 am - Los Angeles, CA

RNY on 08/15/06

OMG, that was beautiful!

Without struggle, there is no progress.

Kevin A.
on 12/21/09 2:53 am - Bombay, CA

RNY on 08/21/06 with

That was very sweet!!!

"You have to be uncompromised in your level of commitment to whatever you are doing, or it can disappear as fast as it appeared." ~Michael Jordan~

Michelle T.
on 12/21/09 3:22 am - Albany, CA

RNY on 07/31/09

You are such a beautiful person with such a beautiful spirit. I am speechless. Kirsten and anybody else that is lucky to call you "friend" are very blessed. The blessings you bestow upon others are returned tenfold. What wonderful touching heartfelt words you have shared. Thank you for letting us be a part of it.

Kirsten :-)
on 12/21/09 4:21 am - Agoura Hills, CA

Awwwww.....you're the best. Thanks for our chats over the weekend...you don't know how much they helped. Thanks for reminding me that while Mia isn't here with me physically.....she IS still with me everyday.

I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050

Ms Shell
on 12/21/09 6:15 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Ohh I wanna "cheat" during a marathon!!

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Kirsten :-)
on 12/21/09 6:22 am - Agoura Hills, CA

You gotta sign up for one first!!!!! :-P

I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050

Ms Shell
on 12/21/09 6:56 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Well I plan on running/walking the Long Beach 1/2 Marathon on Sunday October 17, 2010

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

(deactivated member)
on 12/21/09 6:57 am - So. Cal, CA

RNY on 07/17/08

WHAT! I read that and I will HOLD you to it! ;-)

Ms Shell
on 12/21/09 7:04 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Ohhhh HOLD me Lola (ok I think all these innuendos)

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

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