I NEVER thought....

Today I was in the middle of working and my mom said I had some mail. I stopped what I was doing to go get the mail. It was a card. The address was to my maiden name. I couldn't figure out who would be sending me something in that name. The return name and address was not something I knew, so I opened it. It was a beautiful card with the following put on it. Front Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue consistently ~ Maya Angelou~ Inside Wishing you the strength to meet the challenges you are facing and the courage to live each day to the fullest you possibly can. Then this was personally wrote: "Amy, You may be wondering why you are getting this card. I know you probably don't remember me but I went to high school with you. I saw your story on some t.v.show, I don't even know the name. I can imagine things have been tough for you and I am sure I wasn't as nice to you as I should have been back then. I was inspired by your determination and courage and felt like I should let you know. I know God has a plan for your life and I hope you let Him use you. I wish you luck in your journey. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the good work! All the best to you and your husband. God Bless you." When I read this it just really touched my heart for someone I went to school with to take the time to contact me and it made me feel good just knowing that it impacted someone in this manner. This was just like a weight lifted off me. I don't know how to explain how much this helped me. This whole experience of being on MTV and having WLS has changed how I feel about myself and others. I never regret all I've done. Knowing this I feel I can go to sleep even more tonight just knowing that I did make a difference. So it's been all worth it. Amy 615/328/Healthy (-287lbs)

Amy, Alright, now you have me crying! That is really powerful, and I can only imagine how you must feel. I think that most of us, went through some really rough stuff, but to now, have something like this happen, WOW! I went to my 10 year reunion a couple of years ago, and told NO ONE, that I had RNY, most people didn't recognize me, and when they did, they kept looking me over. There was so much I wanted to say, but maybe saying nothing was the best. I hope that you have a wonderful day Amy, and by the way, how is Kenneth doing? Cathy

I have read your profile and watched you on TV and are very proud of you myself. One day I would like to sit down and have a one on one talk with you to ask you about your exp. with WLS. But do keep up the good work you are beautiful inside and out.

Congratulations Amy and keep up the good work. This weekend I am attending my 35th class reunion, even though I have lost 65 lbs, it is not a major loss compared to you or Cathy but when I go to my 40th class reunion, I hope there will be a big difference and they will wonder who I am since I was over weight at all other class reunions and all through high school. Good luck on the continued journey you and Kenneth are taking. Hope to you see at the wedding. God Bless Mary

Wow. Wow. I have chill bumps, this brought me to tears. Amy, what a WONDERFUL note to receive. I too, suffered much abuse from people who had called themselves my best friends BEFORE I gained my weight, then I figured out they were never friends at all when I gained weight. You most certainly ARE an inspiration to MANY on this board as well as others. That person must be a special person to realize the error of their ways back then, and want to clear the air and make things right. God Bless you Ms. Amy Williams, and your dear Kenneth as well. Luv you girlie!! Tami

WOW.... Amy, you have truely been blessed. Not only by God, but by many people who have grown because of you and your experiences. And of course, I feel blessed by you as well. And as usual, your post has made me cry... Atleast I hadn't put my make-up on tonight, so there was nothing to mess up like the last time. Keep up the great work. You continue to be my inspiration. Susan

Friend means to the end and there are not many of them left out there anymore these days they trun on you at a drop of a hat I know first hand my best friend for over 30yrs and was like a sister has left a very bitter taste in me I don't trust anymore like I did before I'm trying to learn how to truat again but right now the only one I know I can trust for sure now is God. I have a lot of friends but that dought keeps creeping in. What happen was very heart breaking but a long story almost lost my husband I did divorce him for 3yrs but remarried him 2yrs ago. Still hard to talk about. Sorry for venting here it stills hurt very much.My heart problem is almost in the past I was given 6 mo to live back in Nov from a virul infection in my heart but my best friend intervened and healed me God. Love you all And God Bless Harriett