Everything happens for a reason!

[mandyb 3]

Everything happens for a reason~

Do you believe that saying? I have b[/url]een thinking, thinking, and thinking! I guess things happen for a reason...

Although I am still not sure as to the "reason"... I am probably confusing myself and everyone else...

I have the words at the tip of my tongue; they just don't want to come out!

I began this journey just over a year ago! Trying to make me a happier and healthier person! Although there have been many struggles, I must say there has been many successes!

I am not sure what else is in store for me. I do know that I am not planning on any more "surgeries"!! My husband looked at me the other night and asked me "Honey, are you done"? Basically meaning; he has watched me suffer enough and does not want to see me suffer anymore! I know he loves me for who I am and how I look and my body and all!

Anyways... my successes on this journey!

**I quit smoking! I have added years onto my life! April 8th, 2011 was 1 yr Smoke Free!

**I can walk a mile and not be out of breath!

**I can fit in a booth at the resturaunt!

**I can wear a regular hospital gown and Tie IT! Without my ass hanging out!

**I can paint my own toenails!

**I actually know a good (healthy) meal plan!

**I sit closer to the steering wheel...My belly is not in the way!

**I am more active (well not at the moment)..but In General....!

**I am happier!

I really was upset that I had to lose my band, but I can't dwell on it and focus on the loss! I need to move ahead and look forward to the future! This is and was all part of my LapBand Journey and just because the band is gone...doesn't mean my journey ends!

 You know it's funny how things turn out! You realize who is most important in your life when you really need people! You realize those who surround you are those who love you! Those who call you are those who are concerned for you!

My mind is all over the place lately! I was on Facebook and found this status shuffle that fit perfect for the way I have been feeling!

I would rather live my life with mistakes made and lessons learned than to live it full of regrets, if onlys and what could have been.

~Mandy

[mattie7632 24]

Mandy you look beautiful! I don't care what anyone says, you ARE a success. Did you even read your list of what you've accomplished? It is more than most people whether they will admit it or not!!!

[hapydayz 1]

I agree, you are BEAUTIFUL and a great success! Keep positivie and enjoy your journey! You have a beautiful family that loves you and what more could you ask for.

[mandyb 3]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[Mimilou2004 13]

You have certainly come a very long way....!!! Congratulations and thanks for posting.

Mimi

[NoMoBand 278]

Mandy, So sorry it turned out this way, but, I am also a very firm believer that "everything does happens for a reason"! We don't understand why today but we will get the answer tomorrow. I saw your online journey. You have very much to be proud of and thankful for. Thank you for sharing, for this could be anyone of us. We will keep you in our prayers. Jake and Nora.