Progress

As of today, I am down 62 pounds since surgery, and 122 pounds from my biggest. I think some of the older gentlemen at church have made a pact - several of them called me "skinny" yesterday at church. I always laugh and say, "Not yet, but I'm working on it!" And it makes my day. One lady said to me, "Every week I notice you look better and better, but I'm afraid I'll make myself a nuisance if I keep telling you." I assured her that was NOT possible - PLEASE keep telling me. Even more importantly - several people commented on how I look like I FEEL better. I stood for the choir special during both services. I obviously have much more energy. And feeling better was my goal all along - it is so gratifying that it shows.

I can cross another goal off my list - walking into a regular store and buying a shirt off the rack - or the shelf, as the case may be. Our choir is working hard on a big patriotic musical. We will combine with two other choirs this year. The suggested clothing for this musical is one of the $5 Old Navy flag shirts. In the past, even their biggest shirt didn't come anywhere close to fitting me. I actually found a nightshirt that had a flag on it - and wore that for years in this musical. Saturday - we went to Old Navy - I picked up a shirt - I bought it - and it fits. I did get their biggest size - but nonetheless - it was a shirt off the shelf. When I tried it on - it's not constricting - it's not so tight that I can't breathe.