Reunion Surprise!

Well, call it eating crow, divine intervention, or just a change of heart, but I was wonderfully surprised at my reunion.  Not only was my aunt gracious, she was complimentary, affectionate and talkative.  She admitted to suffering with depression for years because of her weight.  She talked to me more this weekend than in my entire life.  At first, I thought it was because I now fit into her worthy category due to my weight loss but over the course of the weekend I realized that her entire personality changed with her body...hmmmmhh, sort of like mine has maybe????  It was a revealing and enlightening weekend full of some great moments of self-realization for both of us.  We actually left the hotel Sunday by exchanging e-mail and website addresses.  I admitted to her that she had always made me feel horrible about myself and how I viewed her attitude and she apologized and admitted that she was wrapped up in material things until the last two years when some things made her realize how that was just not important and how important family is.  It was more than I could have hoped for.   As for the rest of the family, they were shocked.  My Aunt Carol thought I was my brother's wife and I had to speak to her before she realized it was me.  My cousin Veda stood next to my Mom talking for several minutes until she just stopped mid-sentence, her jaw dropped, and she yells..."Kym????Oh My God....I just realized that was you!"  Funniest thing, even at a size 16 with forty more pounds to go...I had two aunts tell me I was "too skinny" and ask me if I was "done yet?"!!!!!  Too funny!

Kym, I'm so glad you had a wonderful time!  Sounds like it was actually fun to be there.  Glad you are home safe and sound.  Have a blessed day, off to a job interview. Beth

Kym, I am so glad it went so well. Seems like your Aunt learned some important life lessons and did some growing up. I am so proud of you and so glad you had such a good time.You are doing just great and they would be crazy not to be proud of you. Take care!!

Nita

I was praying for a miracle.  God came thru again!  I am glad there was healing there between you and your aunt.  Isnt it amazing how human beings can change.  Glad you are home and glad you are ok!

Kym, That is so great.  I am glad that you told her how hurtful her words had been.  Maybe this will lead to a long term friendship for you both.  It is pretty fun not to be recognized by folks who have known you forever.  I am glad the trip up was the only drama you had to suffer through. Darlene

KYM, I am so happy for you. Annrenee

God has certainly been working overtime. It sounds like He has certainly been at work in your aunt's heart. I am so glad you were able to communicate so comfortably with her. This is a better outcome than what I could have even imagined. As for the rest of the family...I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have done an amazing job and you deserve all of the attention and dropped jaws. I am so glad you had a good time. Susan

Yeah!

I have been wondering about your reunion, and watching for your post.  I am so glad that it was better than you could have ever ever imagined!  That is so awesome!  I can just picture the look on their faces, and it would have been MAJOR SHOCK VALUE! Woo hoo!!!! Gotta love those moments!

That is wonderful Kym! That is great you are able to establish more of a relationship with your aunt :-) Sounds like there were lots of wow moments for you! You certainly deserve it! *hugs* April