Two Year Surgiversary Today!
Aloha wonderful Linda.....thank you so much for your words of love.....they mean so much to me.
You know, I hadn't even thought about the fact that nowadays I rarely tell people about my WLS unless an opening comes up that I can't resist. I have shown a couple people my "before" pictures and I must admit I love the jaw dropping, the look back and forth frm the picture to me....and the "Wow.....I would never have guessed that is you."
300 lbs. lost!! That is beyond amazing.....that is miraculous! You give so much to us in here on a daily basis......and I hope you know how much you mean to everyone. The unselfishness in the OFF, and the abundance of loving support always moves me deeply....as do you!
Keep up the great work....you are loved!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
You know, I hadn't even thought about the fact that nowadays I rarely tell people about my WLS unless an opening comes up that I can't resist. I have shown a couple people my "before" pictures and I must admit I love the jaw dropping, the look back and forth frm the picture to me....and the "Wow.....I would never have guessed that is you."
300 lbs. lost!! That is beyond amazing.....that is miraculous! You give so much to us in here on a daily basis......and I hope you know how much you mean to everyone. The unselfishness in the OFF, and the abundance of loving support always moves me deeply....as do you!
Keep up the great work....you are loved!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Dearest Karen,you are so kind. I need this special place here on OFF, that I was so blessed to find.
3 years on steroids can help you blow up,believe me...smile. Yet,I lose, I am on a much lower dose,I am sure my chest is happy to have the weight off of it smile.
I always read your post.
I salute you.
3 years on steroids can help you blow up,believe me...smile. Yet,I lose, I am on a much lower dose,I am sure my chest is happy to have the weight off of it smile.
I always read your post.
I salute you.
WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.
Aloha baby sister in OFF~!
YOU are what this family is all about! You are at the beginning stages of the success journey toward health, fitness and freedom in your body. I can so vividly remember when I was exactly where you are....and wondered if I would ever say "I am at goal." I had my serious doubts.
YOU will succeed with flying colors, and we will be right here cheering you on. Also, we'll be here to feel the pain when things aren't going smoothly.....that happened to me A LOT! If my story encourages you even a little, then I am delighted!
You inspire me!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
YOU are what this family is all about! You are at the beginning stages of the success journey toward health, fitness and freedom in your body. I can so vividly remember when I was exactly where you are....and wondered if I would ever say "I am at goal." I had my serious doubts.
YOU will succeed with flying colors, and we will be right here cheering you on. Also, we'll be here to feel the pain when things aren't going smoothly.....that happened to me A LOT! If my story encourages you even a little, then I am delighted!
You inspire me!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Dearest Karen,
Congratulations on your surgiversary and enormous success.
You have touched our lives and hearts by sharing your story and the struggles you have encountered along the way. Your support has been an inspiration to all and I thank you so much.
I smile as read your description of a "tall, skinny newborn baby screener". Not so very long ago, you described your "bodacious butt". That is a satisfying transformation, mentally and physically too.
All I can add is YOU ARE LOVED!! We are blessed to have you for our SISTER
Kisses
Annette
Congratulations on your surgiversary and enormous success.
You have touched our lives and hearts by sharing your story and the struggles you have encountered along the way. Your support has been an inspiration to all and I thank you so much.
I smile as read your description of a "tall, skinny newborn baby screener". Not so very long ago, you described your "bodacious butt". That is a satisfying transformation, mentally and physically too.
All I can add is YOU ARE LOVED!! We are blessed to have you for our SISTER
Kisses
Annette
Annette 
Aloha my special sister in OFF!
Thank you, dear one, for your words of congratulations. YOUR story is one I follow so closely because you struggle with some of the same things I do....trying to figure out maintenance!! The "staying with the program" during the weight loss phase was much easier than the knowing what the hell to do now to either not lose too much, or to just stay where I am and get in GOOD NUTRITION. I am grateful to the max for being where I am....and I feel guilty when I complain about losing too much...but I know that you understand when I do.
Your grandbabies' stories tickle and delight me....and I love the visuals you give. There is a writer lurking about inside that tiny body.....you should write a children's book. Maybe we could collaborate. I've always wanted to write a book called "Kamaaina Kitties" about two Hawaiian kitties named Poki and Nicki who get in to all kinds of trouble!! If I could find someone to illustrate it...I think it would almost write itself.
Thank you again, sweet Annette, for always being there and for your welcomed hugs.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Thank you, dear one, for your words of congratulations. YOUR story is one I follow so closely because you struggle with some of the same things I do....trying to figure out maintenance!! The "staying with the program" during the weight loss phase was much easier than the knowing what the hell to do now to either not lose too much, or to just stay where I am and get in GOOD NUTRITION. I am grateful to the max for being where I am....and I feel guilty when I complain about losing too much...but I know that you understand when I do.
Your grandbabies' stories tickle and delight me....and I love the visuals you give. There is a writer lurking about inside that tiny body.....you should write a children's book. Maybe we could collaborate. I've always wanted to write a book called "Kamaaina Kitties" about two Hawaiian kitties named Poki and Nicki who get in to all kinds of trouble!! If I could find someone to illustrate it...I think it would almost write itself.
Thank you again, sweet Annette, for always being there and for your welcomed hugs.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
My big sister, Karen, I owe a lot to you and to so many of the others here. You always bring to me happiness and joy and I am able to express to you my deepest and darkest thoughts and feelings. So many of those most poeple who "know" me would be shocked at some of them. I can be honest and open to all of you and you show me unconditional love. You, my dear sister, are a person that I look up to for knowledge and you have never let me down. You are there to share your experience, strength and hope with us and for that I am so grateful to you. You deserve only the best that there is in this life. You are a genuine and caring person. You have so much love to share and such a kind and gentle soul. I want to say to you on this YOUR day, thanks for all that you do for me and all those around you. Your happiness and joy shine through with each word you speak and each kindness that you share. You are one of my role models on my wls journey. Thanks for just being you~our beloved Maui Karen. I am sending you so much love on this happy day and such big hugs that I hope you feel my flabby short arms wrapped around you.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Aloha darling baby sister Brenda.....Oh, my dear, your words are so sweet and loving....you make me feel so loved and appreciated.
You came into the OFF and recognized immediately I think that this was the place to be for all the WLS info you could ever need, PLUS friendship, sisterhood, laughter, tears..........questions needing answers. Everything is right here! I sometimes feel like I take much more than I give in here...and I don't like that feeling. So I do try and listen and hear BENEATH the surface where the really important stuff is anyway, right? I'm so thrilled that you feel safe, appreciated and loved enough to share deeply as you do. Thank you for letting me feel your love....and the hugs stay with me all day!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
You came into the OFF and recognized immediately I think that this was the place to be for all the WLS info you could ever need, PLUS friendship, sisterhood, laughter, tears..........questions needing answers. Everything is right here! I sometimes feel like I take much more than I give in here...and I don't like that feeling. So I do try and listen and hear BENEATH the surface where the really important stuff is anyway, right? I'm so thrilled that you feel safe, appreciated and loved enough to share deeply as you do. Thank you for letting me feel your love....and the hugs stay with me all day!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
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