OT: Sharing today's joy

When I was morbidly obese, I couldn't do much at all.  Since WLS, I've taken on horse back riding lessons (english) and riding quite frequently. (sometimes 3 times a week, it depends! Over the past few months I've been riding much more and see a huge change in my life, my dreams, and my overall life improvement. I just wanted to share in that joy a photo taken today.  Meet Dutchess, a 9 year old AQHA Appendix Horse who is presently on trial ownership and has really captured my heart: Thanks for letting me share the joy in my world!! Stacey W PS:::: What's the JOY in your world lately?

Congrats on your wonderful time you are having Stacey!!!  I am so happy for you.... My latest joy was that I went golfing with my parents and my son this past Monday... I have not been in 6 years and then I could never have done a full 18 holes... I still had energy when I got done too.  I keep making little digs on how great I looked that it didn't matter how bad I was golfing... LOL... I actually did pretty good considering how long it has been since I golfed, but it was no where near as good as my parents who golf all the time...  I will have pictures up soon on my profile of me in action too... I will let you know when I get them up... Take care and congrats again on your amazing accomplishments!!!! HUGS 2 U

Aw thanks Shawn!!! You're doing awesome too!!! Wish you could come Sunday to lunch- how far are you from Greektown?   Probably too far huh? Thanks for sharing your golf joy!! Isn't it cool what we all can do now? Many hugs! Stacey W

I am so glad that you can enjoy such a great activity. I know how much you love the horseys! Hopefully she will work out and you can ride her for a long time. My joy this past week I should say has been working in my garden. Not being out of breathe. Bending and twisting, and the ability to lift things that I would have had Jeff do in the past. The flowers make so me happy! I love seeing that my work and nurturing pays off. This year alone I have added two new flower beds, added rock borders to 3 beds, remulched and planted a ton of plants.  Suzanne

Thanks Suzanne!!!!!

I can only hope that we keep her...she's such a sweetie.  amazing personality and temperment.  And has a bit of ***** in her which I like!

I'm happy to hear you are in your garden and from the pics I see it's gorgeous!!!

Thanks for your Iris's on my 2 year WLS surgiversary!!!!!!!  I plan to plant them in a wonderful garden at my Mom's!!!   That way I can enjoy them no matter where I live!!

Can't wait to see you Sunday!!!!!!!!!! TOGA TOGA TOGA!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

Stacey 

You look wonderful. It's great to see you so happy.

The joy in my life lately is adding another grandson. He came a month early but is healthy. And making progress toward surgery! ~Jan~

Why thank you!  I feel wonderful and felt wonderful and was in true heaven today (as I am many days when out at the barn!!!) Congrats on your new grandson!!!!!!!!!!!!   How exciting!! Thanks!  Stacey W

Oh Stacey you sure can see how happy you are when your around the horses. I am happy for you. Thanks for sharing your joy. Nothing new this way this week. Take care. Have a wonderful day.

Dear Debbie ..... I thank you for that sweet comment... I feel so tickled to have this opportunity to ride and learn and grow in the equine world, this has now become my passion. I hope sometime she's closer to Mt Pleasant and I can ride her everyday.   Hope you are doing well yourself....I look forward to seeing you again soon!  Love ya!  Stacey