I never thought it would happen

Most of you don't know that I lost my Mom last year just as I was starting this whole journey. Mom was very fashoin conscious, a real clothes horse, and always small (in height as well as sizes.) Toward the end of her life, just before she was diagnosed with cancer, she was at her largest, probably a 12-14. When we cleaned out her closets, I didn't even bother to look through her clothes to see if there was anything I wanted to keep as I felt it would be a waste. Let someone take them that could actually use them. Yesterday, my very thoughtful sister put a bag into my car when I wasn't looking & I found it when I got home. In it were several of Mom's shirts, vests, and a skirt. Everyone of them fit me. I was so shocked & thrilled. Mom would be so proud & happy for me, so would Dad. They both worried about my size so much. My brother told me last year, when I told him I was going to have the surgery, that Dad had told him that He was afraid I would die before either he or Mom. Dad died in 1997 so he was worried about me a long time ago. Now, I'm kicking myself for letting her neat jackets go to Goodwill. I hope someone is enjoying them. Dixie

What a neat story......I am sure your paretns are smiling down on you and SUPER proud! You are doing awesome! Take Care Jesi

Hi Dixie, Isn't it wonderful? Mom passed in 95 & there was one dress coat I just couldn't part with, a rust colored one, size 16. Never thought I would be able to wear it, after all I shot up to size 30/32. Needed a coat to wear for a funeral a few weeks back & thought what the heck I'm size 18 now so tried it on & I could actually button it & it wasn't even tight!! I know mom was looking down on me that day & would be proud of how I look today. Only wish I had more of her clothes. She was a clothes-horse also BUT a bigger shoe horse! We use to call her Mrs. Marcos!!! When she passed we donated over 300 pairs of shoes!!! I have mom's prom formal in my cedar chest & would love to be able to fit into it just one time, that has always been my dream. Maybe someday! Dad told me yesterday he was so scared I was going to die after my heart attack & said it would have killed him. We have lost both my brothers & mom & he said if he lost me that it would end him. I believe it would have. He was so supportive of WLS, he told me that he knew it would save my life. Thanks for sharing Dixie! Hugs Carolyn

I know She is smiling and crying tears for you for you...way to go! Deb

Awwww.....Dixie, that gave me goosebumps!