Last year at this time we were in Hawaii with the girls, our son-in-law and soon to be son-in-law. It was a fabulous vacation. One of the best ones we have ever taken. Really, and truly.
As is the case with many of us, when I saw the pictures that we took I was less than pleased with my appearance. I have always been a bit critical of me but it just seemed to me that the more years that creeped up on me, the worse I liked the way I looked. Knowing that within the year I would need to fit into an MOB dress, I decided early in the year to DO something. One "last" ditch effort to get a handle on my health.
I found a trainer.
Let me be completely clear. I have HAD trainers before. Several.
So, when I got Donna's name I called and made an appointment. But, I went with reservations. A lot of them.
You see, I have not been too successful in the past few years. As I have aged, it has become harder and harder to shed unwanted pounds.
Really, it's down right, near impossible!!
My goal was small.
Just 5-7 pounds I told her.
Ah, you will lose a lot more than that, she assured me.
I was not a believer.
But, I trusted her.
She quickly gained my confidence with her no nonsense attitude and her "can do" spirit.
She taught me to work hard, to believe in my abilities, to challenge my self, to dig deeper and to push through.
I'm not going to lie to you, it has not been easy.
But it has been so worth it!
So, today on her birthday I say to her...
Thank you, Donna!
For believing in me,
for pushing me,
not taking my excuses,
loving me just the way I am,
working hard along side of me,
praying for me...
yes, especially for praying for me!
You are a true gift from God and I look forward to what God is going to do with us and through us this new year.
Happy, happy birthday friend!
I celebrate you.
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