Convention thoughts & Pics!!

OH MY! I don't know where to start really!! This weekend was full of many first for me. I had the most fun at the Atlanta convention. I'll start by saying I wore my first pair of jeans in nearly 10 years!!! I met some of the most special people this weekend and saw some special people whom I've known from previous meetings. The convention was a blast!!! There was a period in the convention that those who had lost weight where asked to stand up, so many people stood up. Then Monica (event manager) got down to those who had lost 100 pounds to remain standing and then asked us to come up front. I was able to walk up there with NO problems, so then we were told we would get a special pin from Obesityhelp for our loss. Monica started down until we got to people whom has lost 200 pounds. I started getting very emotional because if was amazing to me to see how many had lost 100's of pound. There was about 7 of us whom had lost over 200 pounds. She would have us come up and say our name and how much we've lost and also have everyone clap, so she got to 220s. There was 3 of us! I went to get my pin and the feeling was overwhelming and to hear all the support from the people watching brought a huge smile to my face and a tear to my eye. So please know those of you there were there, that meant the world to me. Just 7 months ago I would never have made that walk up to get that pin or stood as long as I did to get it. It made it all sooooooooo worth it! BTW congrats to JOE WOODS he lost 350 pounds, the most asides from Bo of course!!! I can't even tell you all the amazing people I met, there was too many to name. I had another memorable moment after the convention. We went to Bahama Breezes. They has some great music so a good bit of people were up dancing. Thanks to some special people, Tonya, Bo, Lynnda, Elle, Tracy, Tami, and Sherry I did it. This was the first time I've ever done anything like this. I got up and danced, well I tried. Elle, Tracy and Lynnda, you may never know how much that meant to me Thank you so much for making me feel so "normal"! I had a blast with you all. Thanks for all the hugs! To view pictures go to: picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=6327895&uid=2704174 Amy 615/395/Healthy (-220lbs)

Amy I agree, the convention was fantastic. I never expected to get so much from it. I, too was a little overwhelmed with the pin awarding. To see so many people with such great success gives me hope that I will make it to goal myself. I'm so glad that you had a great time at Bahama Breeze and that you decided to join us on the dance floor. I would have never dreamed of getting up there myself a little over a year ago, I would not have wanted people to watch me, but now I feel good enough about myself that I can. Take care, hope to see you and your husband again soon. James

James, I had a blast meeting you. Email me anytime! Bo

Amy, You such an inspiration! I feel so blessed to be able to share in your new discoveries. I love to read your posts, I can feel your excitement. I was so happy that you got up to dance with us! If you can't tell by the excitement in my face...the picture tells it all! Can't wait to see you and Kenneth again. Love ya gal! Tonya

AMY That is so exciting. I am so glad you had so much fun and them JEANS that is wonderful.....I have tried to access the pictures and it won't let me. Can you give me any clues as to what I am doing wrong?? HAVE A GREAT MONDAY KATHYJ

Katy, Copy the link and paste it in the browser then put www. in front of it. Tonya

If Tonya/James' (lol) suggestion doesn't work, you may need to use Internet Explorer. Netscape wouldn't let me see them! Hugs, Becky

Thanks James and Tonya that worked. Don't know why I didn't think of that anyway...duh.... ALL OF YOU LOOKED WONDERFUL!!!!!! AND HAVING A BLAST!!!!!!! Amy you looked fantastik in them jeans girl!!!! You are such an inspiration to all of us....BTW WHERE DOES KENNETH STAND ON GETTING HIS WLS DONE? I thought I remembered you saying January before but you hadn't said anything lately but I know how that insurance can be.. AGAIN YOU ALL LOOKED GREAT KATHY

Amy It was great being able to see your face You are such an inspiration to us all.. Although I only got to say a quick hello at the registration table, I can tell you it meant so much to see you and how beautiful you are. It was also great getting to meet Tonya, James and Tami..although only breifly. I am going to do my best to be able to attend one of your fantastic get togethers in the near future

Amy, You LOOKED fantastic and I'm always happy to see your accomplishments! I'm was VERY happy when you got up and danced with us! You are welcome to get up and dance with me ANYTIME.....you know I'm always moving or shaking something!!! The pictures are fantastic and I can't wait to see mine when they get developed! Thanks for sharing!!!! Dee Dee