Proud Papa and the Steps
This morning I attended my oldest daughter's graduation from the University of Minnesota Law School. Tears came to my eyes as her name was announced. One of her classmates said she had a loud cheering section. Yeah, that was mostly me. She is awesome, truly.
The ceremony was held in the Mariucci hockey arena and we sat in the lowest row, maybe 50 steps down from the top. During the proceedings I ran up and down those steps a few times without being winded or even thinking much about it being a challenge. As we were leaving I thought about what that event would have been like at 380 lbs. My knees would have ached going down the steps, I would have had to wedge my arse in the seat, and I would have been sweating and way out of breath after slowly climbing back to the top to leave. I felt grateful for that not being the case. Today was a day to be exceedingly proud of my daughter, but, you know, I felt a little proud of myself, too, for how far I have come on this journey.
RP
The ceremony was held in the Mariucci hockey arena and we sat in the lowest row, maybe 50 steps down from the top. During the proceedings I ran up and down those steps a few times without being winded or even thinking much about it being a challenge. As we were leaving I thought about what that event would have been like at 380 lbs. My knees would have ached going down the steps, I would have had to wedge my arse in the seat, and I would have been sweating and way out of breath after slowly climbing back to the top to leave. I felt grateful for that not being the case. Today was a day to be exceedingly proud of my daughter, but, you know, I felt a little proud of myself, too, for how far I have come on this journey.
RP
Doesn't it feel good to be able to run around? Or run up and down? It's amazing when you kind of forget what you're able to do now that you coudn't do prior to WLS.
I spent 2 after school days last week running back and forth in the alley behind my house teaching my niece to ride her bike. At one point I realized what I'd been doing - running like a crazy person to keep up with her - and I couldn't believe I was able to do it.
Congratulations to your daughter. And to Papa, too. You've both worked hard to achieve your goals.
I spent 2 after school days last week running back and forth in the alley behind my house teaching my niece to ride her bike. At one point I realized what I'd been doing - running like a crazy person to keep up with her - and I couldn't believe I was able to do it.
Congratulations to your daughter. And to Papa, too. You've both worked hard to achieve your goals.
5'5" Age 63 HW 212 SW 200 Currently 8 pounds below goal
Jacque 
Congratulations to both you and your daughter, RP. What wonderful achievements for you both.
I attended my daughter's college graduation on Saturday morning, and I also reached goal weight two days before. It sure was fun to have all the family around for her party and be at my best! (Especially the ex-hubby--eat your heart out!!) I'm very proud of my daughter and of myself, too, so I know exactly what you mean.
I attended my daughter's college graduation on Saturday morning, and I also reached goal weight two days before. It sure was fun to have all the family around for her party and be at my best! (Especially the ex-hubby--eat your heart out!!) I'm very proud of my daughter and of myself, too, so I know exactly what you mean.
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