Morbid obesity is an issue that often affects families as a whole. If you look at most families they tend to resemble each other in appearance. Not all, but most. I had my surgery almost 2 ½ years ago and now I am blessed to watch as my youngest sister begin her journey. Actually, she is about halfway through with the six month requirements that her insurance requires, and she is doing amazing! The Liver Reduction Diet was something difficult for her to grasp but she has lost over half of her required goal! Go sis!
She is so determined to make this successful she is truly an inspiration to me and any one who cares to watch. She walks every evening after working a minimum of ten hours and caring for her three young children (9, 6 and 3). She has come to the conclusion she has to do this for herself, to be a better mom to those babies. We walk together and it is hilarious. We include our mother, who is a character in her own right, in these evening walks.
These evening walks are filled with great stories of the day. Great memories of the past and those embarrassing moments only a sister would remember. We tag team on our mom and do not give her a moment’s break. (What are daughters to do, but utilize a perfect opportunity to drive our mother silly)?
Three months ago she could not make it around the block before she had to take a break, now she does nearly a mile before she takes a minute to catch her breath. What an accomplishment to go from a block to a mile in less than three months. I often talk about setting small goals, and this is the perfect example of what can be accomplished in a very short time. In the big scope of life what is three months?
As we enter the Easter season, I have reflected on the relationships we have both good and bad. Those relationships have a huge impact on our success, on our view of the world and our self. We need to be grateful for the strong, positive relationships we all have and work to improve the ones that can cause negative influences on our journey. Always encourage others and be the one who offers a smile even when one is not returned. I am as guilty as the next or letting the world bring me down, but we should fight that urge. We all get tired, but remember you are doing this for a better tomorrow for you and your family.
She is so determined to make this successful she is truly an inspiration to me and any one who cares to watch. She walks every evening after working a minimum of ten hours and caring for her three young children (9, 6 and 3). She has come to the conclusion she has to do this for herself, to be a better mom to those babies. We walk together and it is hilarious. We include our mother, who is a character in her own right, in these evening walks.
These evening walks are filled with great stories of the day. Great memories of the past and those embarrassing moments only a sister would remember. We tag team on our mom and do not give her a moment’s break. (What are daughters to do, but utilize a perfect opportunity to drive our mother silly)?
Three months ago she could not make it around the block before she had to take a break, now she does nearly a mile before she takes a minute to catch her breath. What an accomplishment to go from a block to a mile in less than three months. I often talk about setting small goals, and this is the perfect example of what can be accomplished in a very short time. In the big scope of life what is three months?
As we enter the Easter season, I have reflected on the relationships we have both good and bad. Those relationships have a huge impact on our success, on our view of the world and our self. We need to be grateful for the strong, positive relationships we all have and work to improve the ones that can cause negative influences on our journey. Always encourage others and be the one who offers a smile even when one is not returned. I am as guilty as the next or letting the world bring me down, but we should fight that urge. We all get tired, but remember you are doing this for a better tomorrow for you and your family.
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