A new year 2009

Jan 26, 2009

Greetings All!
I am taking tomorrow as a Vacation day to spend with my Mom. Mt niece is having her 1st baby tomorrow so...My brother is bring Mom to my house for a couple of days as he will be out of town with his new grand baby on the way. I am thrilled to get Mom! Living 2 hours away I haven't gotten to have her much at my home and now I am hoping we can have her every month or 2 for a few days. I have been going to her place every weekend and would love to have some more time at home here too. She is doing well considering all this past month has brought with Dad passing and all. She is 85 and getting forgetful and more frail but still such a delight to me. She loves cats and we have 9 of them so.....she will be in her element here.  lol If the weather is not too bad here I am thinking of taking her tomorrow for a pedicure...she has never had one and I think she would love it! :o)  Other than  that just planning on making my favorite meatloaf, augratin potatoes and peas and maybe a peach cobbler for mom. Hope to just sit and gab and maybe watch a couple of movies together. I have been so blessed with great parents and I treasure every moment we share together.

I feel I am doing well with my weigh maintenance. I am far from perfect but I am living well, feeling good and still fitting in my clothes...lol I figured and I am 18 pounds heavier than I was the day of my plastic surgery so....for 19 months (after ps) I think that is good. Being tall and larger built the 18 pounds spreads kinda evenly and truthfully.....I like the more solid feel and look of my arms and legs. My middle torso looks great and I am working at toning now and still have a goal of getting these 18 pounds off but more gradual to keep my skin in line.  As I will be 3 years out next week from my RNY and I thrilled with the changes I have had. I think life is wonderful and my cup of blessings runneth over!

For all of you worrying and stressing over a few pounds...lift your head high and look yourself in the mirror and see that you are beautiful in the place you are today and be the best that you can be!! Each day is a gift and we need to be thrilled with that gift and enjoy it for all it is worth. so many times we find ourselves always striving to be better, thinner and run ourselves around to where we forget to enjoy the moment. I think it is soooooo important to also be a beacon & inspiration to others that where we are each day is special and to have the confidence to rest in peace and accept that day and look forward to each new day with a strong positive outlook. My motto for years has been "Bloom where you are planted" So ladies and Gents let your blossoms stand tall and beautiful and let all the world know that you are special today! Today I choose to be a Goddess! lol :o)

Have a Glorious Day!
Hugs!
Marianne

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