Guess what I did???

So - my 25th birthday is coming up on August 19th and my parents came up with an awesome idea as a present for me - they were going to take me horseback riding!!! I used to ride all the time when I was younger - take lessons and compete in shows - but then my weight got in the way and I became too heavy to ride. So, needless to say, I stopped riding and have missed it terribly. So, they came up with this idea and we went to 2 stables today to check out what they have for trail rides... the first stable I didnt like so much, the second place was where I used to ride. My old instructor still owns it and when I got there she didnt even recognize me - she was so surprised!!! I told her all about my surgery and that I had lost 190 lbs so far and she was shocked!

We have an appointment set for the trail ride which will be on August 17th - and the best part is - she asked me if I wanted to get on a horse for old times sake!!!!!! So, she brought over a black horse named Murphy - I was so nervous that I wouldnt be able to get on by myself but I did it with no problem! I got right on and felt like I had been riding all along... we walked around the ring a few times - it was such an amazing feeling!!! I was finally able to do something that I have been waiting and aching to do for so long. I'm so excited that I actually got on a horse!!!

On the way home - just thinking about all that I have gone through being overweight and how it has prevented me from doing so many things and thinking about how much better my life is now - I cried all the way home... (happy tears of course) I'm so lucky and happy that I was able to have this surgery and improve my quality of life!

~Laura

Laura,  That was a such an awesome post!  Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful story with us. I am SO happy for you and all your accomplishments.   Enjoy your new life!  You have earned it and you SO deserve it!

Thanks Cara!!! It was really exciting for me to be able to do this! I cant wait to actually go on the trail ride - I'll definitely post pictures!

~Laura

I'm sure you will have a wonderful time!!  What a great way to celebrate the beginning of a whole new year and a whole new you.  Can't wait to see the pix and hear all about it!!

WoW Laura,
  Not only did you cry you made me cry. I was so happy for you when I was reading this.  This is the type of stuff I got to look forward too.  I  loved to sing when I was younger but being over wt has made even that hard. Loosing my breath.  Can't hold the notes.  Well the other day I was using my ipod and not thinking my window was open.  The girl next door and her 3 year old daughter where clapping after I got done singing..  My husband said you have a better voice since you took off some of the wt.   So I see how your feeling and I just look forward to getting even better as my wt goes down.  Keep up the good work. 
Lisa

Thanks Lisa! I'd love to hear you sing sometime! Congratulations on getting your voice back!

~Laura

maybe someday still working on it. 
lisa

Laura,

What an amazing story!!  I am so happy for you!! I know that this is just the begining of the fun and exciting things that you will accomplish, you are an inspiration. 

Aimee

Hi Aimee - thanks for your kind words! It was so much fun!

~Laura

Hey Laura,

I am very happy for you...it must of felt so good to be able to do something that you weren't able to do for some time. I know I have a few things in mind when I lose the amount you have. You have done so well and should be very poud, I know am very proud of you!  This may just call for a round of coffee at Starbucks

-Rob