Interesting WOW Moment...

So, yesterday I was over at a friend's house... we were powerwashing his deck in preparation for the Memorial Day holiday weekend when it started to absolutely pour. We hustled as fast as we could to finish washing the deck and get all of the equipment put away but it was no use... we were soaked. In the past, this would either have meant an immediate trip home so that I could put on dry clothes of my own or I would have had to have sat around in wet clothes for the rest of the day. But yesterday I had a "WOW" moment. My buddy looked at me and said "I think I might have something that will fit you." He went up into his room and came back downstairs with a pair of gray mesh basketball shorts and a black Eagles "One Team, One City, One Dream" t-shirt. Both were size XL. Please understand that I haven't worn a pair of XL shorts in YEARS and I am just starting to get back into XL shirts (depending on the cut) so I was a little skeptical. To my absolute shock and amazement, BOTH the t-shirt and the shorts FIT LIKE A GLOVE! I immediately told him that he wasn't getting either of them back and being the friend that he is, he told me that I had literally and figuratively worked my a$$ off over the past 8 months and if I wanted to keep the clothes, I was more than welcome. It's been a while since I've had a real "WOW" moment. Things have been a bit tough over the past month and a half. The skydiving trip was awesome but, since then, I've been in a bit of a rut. But, with the help of my family, my post-op friends at Barix, my real, true "lifetime" friends and "WOW" moments like this, I sincerely hope that things are getting back to normal and my life on the "Loser's Bench" can get back on track. Thanks everyone... Mike

Mike, You should feel amazing! You have worked your a$$ off, and deserve to feel great about it!!! Maybe something like this was just the little push you needed to feel better about yourself, and the situation! Congrats... we're all so proud of you!!!

Thanks Mary... it's definitely been an enlightening experience. Hopefully I can keep the train rolling!

Good for you! I glad you had this WOW moment now. I hope the feeling carries you for weeks to come and that there are many more WOW times ahead. I'm sure there will be. Live for you, have fun and NIKE (just do it)~ Jan

Congratulations Mikey!! So, now are we gonna see that summer outfit in your profile?? we love "handsome Mikey" in the tux but now we need "hottie Mikey" ...

Personally, I think I need to drop about 50 - 60 more lbs. and then begin the cosmetic surgery process for "hottie Mike" to really, truly exist. But I appreciate the fact that you love "handsome Mike" and I'll do my best to become "hottie Mike" before too long.

Woooo hoooo.... You are doing great. HG

That's great Mike. I like to hear "WOW" moments. It is amazing to think we are one size because we keep the FAT GOGGLE on all the time, but get shocked in these situations when we are smaller than we think. CONGRATS... on the new discover of fitting into XL'S again. Keep of the good work... Another Barix buddy...

Pretty sweet dude. Keep fighting the good fight. Looking forward to meeting you at a Barix meeting one of these days.

Same here, Norman... it will be an honor and a pleasure.