celebration of life

Sorry, kind of long... Yesterday I was at a celebration of life for my 42 year old 2nd. cousn who passed away. ( I know, OMG way too early) But I heard something there that I want to share. Laurie was a BBW. Big Beautiful Woman who loved life.  I was so amaze that the funeral home was so filled with people since it was a snowy day in St. Cloud. See, I knew her wonderful parents, but didn't get the chance to grow up around Laurie. I realized I missed the chance to meet a gal who I know I would have loved, not because we were related, but because sho so loved life. It was wonderful to hear all about her. And see so many folks that loved this woman. Now the thing I want to share. ( I know, long winded ) One of her favorite sayings was ' If you can't hide it, decorate it" This gal dressed every day in celebration of life and love.  We need to learn form that. I was looking at my saggy tummy wondering what to wear to hide it. Feeling sorry for my self that it may be there even when the weight is all gone. Doing that down on me thing, and I get a call that she had passed.  I saw how she loved life and I got the well needed kick in the behind.  "If you can't hide it, decorate it!" The saggy butt, floppin bat wings, deflated tummy. Are they really that important?  I may not be getting my belly button pierced anytime soon and wearing hip huggers to show it off, but I'm going to decorate it ( my self, my life ) a little  more. Love who I am, where I am and dress in celebratin of life and love.  I got up this moprning and put on  a pair of jeans that showed my saggy tummy a little, a horizontaly striped top that I have had for ever, but thought it made me stick out too much, took a look in the mirror, and headed to work.  I got compliments on how great I looked. Go figure. Last week I would never have worn that in case someone thought I was too------ fill in the blank.  Today I felt what the heck, I'm decorating my life and guess what? I get compliments.  No more black for me. I don't know about you all, but I'm going in the interior decorating business. My interior, my soul, then bod. What do ya say? Can we do it?  Have a great week decorating you!!! Robin2-1 4 week anniversary and down 25.6 pounds

Thank you for sharing!  I am going to really take this to heart.  Why hide?  Lets get decorating!

First, my heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of your cousin! Second, what a beautiful thought to share with us & inspire us with. May we always remember this each step of the way! God bless your heart for sharing.

I'm so sorry for your families loss of such a wonderful lady.

Thank you so much for passing on her legacy and sharing with the rest of us. May we be ever mindful of her words and try to live our lives with so much ***** and sass.

Hugs to you

Lisa

I sorry to hear of your family's loss. Thanks for sharing a touching story with us.  We could all use a little interior decorating.

Robin, What a beautiful thought..Thank you so much for sharing. I am sorry for the loss of your cousin, Laurie sounds like she was a wonderful person...... I too will keep this thought in mind, decorating my interior, then my bod!!! Love it!!  And congratulations on your WLS so far, you are doing a wonderful job on that...25 pounds in 1 month is AWESOME!!! CarolN

Thak you. I wasn't sure 25 pounds was a good loss. i don't see my doc again until the 20th so I have been wondering if I am doing ok. I just have so many ?'s to ask. They may run me out of the office

I'm so sorry for your loss - I lost a cousin at age 26, and it just doesn't make sense.  But it sounds like she was the kind of person I would have admired!  I sure love that phrase...  "If you can't hide it, decorate it".  What an AWESOME attitude!!!

Thank you so much for sharing

First of all I would like to express the sadness. I feel for your loss. Laurie indeed sounds like a really wonderful person with a terrific attitude. I hope others have learned from her awesome way of living life. Thanks for sharing this with us.  It is so inspiring. Hugs, connie d

You literally gave me goosebumps!! I so need to remember that sometimes myself! But it is hard for me to realize that I actually can fit into the smaller sizes and don't need to swim in my clothes.  Whenever I buy something that is a little closer fitting I get uncomfortable~ But not anymore!! I don't care if my bumps show ~ They are mine and I earned them darn it!  Thanks for the great story and soo sad to hear about your cousin~ wishing you all the best Kristi