Mel is a STAR!!!

Just in case you haven't seen it...our own tiny little Melinda (melsreturn) is one of the stars shining in Susan Maria's monthly newsletter.  Get your hanky ready for her red dress story.  Oh my goodness...I cried like a baby because I felt each word touch my heart. If you don't already get the newsletter you can sign up for it on bariatriceating.com  Melinda...I am so proud of you and I hope you know what an inspiration you are to those of us still trying to get in our "red dress." Kisses & tears! Freddie

Tim said he knew.  I didnt know, and I cant even find the newsletter!

I can't find it either, Freddie, will you send us the link!!! Congrats, Melinda!!!

You did us all proud. I had read this on your profile but so glad that it went out to a mass audience to enjoy as well. Congrats on all your success !

As requested...here is the link: http://www.believenewsletter.com/january2008.php

Oh my gosh! I should have waited until I got home to read this story- it was most diffently a tear jerker.  I love the story Melinda, and as you stated and so did Freddie, it can touch each of our lifes at anytime.  I too am so proud of you.  Melissa

Melinda,           As you know I am still trying to get there, but YES, LIFE IS GOOD and it is getting better each day.  The only thing that is really sad is how obesity effects our lives in so many ways outside of health, I have had so many WOWS since this journey began.  I just hope that I will soon reach the single digits, but I need to get at least 3 more pounds off to reach a NORMAL BMI, I want that by my 1 year surgiversary, but part of me does not know if I will get there, I have been stalled for a couple of months.  That is depressing, but even though you have shared this story with me before, just reading it today, is exactly what I needed!!! Love Ya Miss Star!!! Shelia CALL ME @ HOME PLEASE!!

It went down like this: I signed on to Obesity Help TN forum.  I saw Freddie's post, "Mel Is A STAR!!!" and thought OH Lord what have I done now?  Maybe someone liked my pina colada shake...  and then I read that my story had been featured in the newsletter.  I searched and searched.. NO NEWSLETTER!  I was going crazy!  So I call Tim.  "Tim, guess what?  They printed my story in Susan Maria's newsletter."  Waiting on an applaud... he says "I know."  WHAT?  YOU KNEW?  WHO TOLD YOU?  WHEN DID YOU FIND OUT?  WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?  Teresa from Susan Maria's had called him last week and asked if I would mind if they printed it...  of course not, he said.  So, someone is awful sneaky...  I am learning you just gotta watch these MEN!  You never know what they know, or what they are going to do!!!

He knows you are much too modest to give them permission. I am so glad he told them it was okay. You are a star and an inspiration! To think, you went from someone who couldn't stand protein shakes and struggled to find ways to get protein in, to someone posting new shake recipes. You've come a long way Baby!!

Yes she is a wonderful STAR!..Beautiful writing. Wow. I think I'll send my 17 year old to you for tutoring. Thanks for sharing such an inspiring story. I've got an appointment on the 28th for a plastics consult...you inspire me! Beth B. in Chattanooga