What I received from my Pen Pal!

[nathaly 57]

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[nathaly 57]

From my awesome pen pal this month, who happens to be the coordinator of this great program, tasha I.e. soontobehealthymom, I got an awesome box with delicious home made Protein balls, lots of Protein Bars and drinks as well as a heartfelt note. Also included a coupon organizer, some handy portable Water flavorings, a diary, and a super cute dress. I'm so thankful for all your hard work putting this together! Yours should arrive soon and I hope you enjoy it as much as I gave enjoyed mine! Thanks again!!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 217

[elli'smommy 160]

I've been out of town but when I got home I had a lovely box from mrsb12! Thank you, Blanca, for my Protein supplements, Jello boxes, kool-aid mix, sweet and low and pill box! I'll be putting it all to good use after Wednesday

[soontobehealthymom 104]

No box this month...oh well!

Email me at tashapettit@gmail.com

[SKNYMEBY47 24]

I keep forgetttin got get out here and post what I got from my wonderful Pen Pal for June. Demtra (not sure what her screen name is) sent me an awesome gift, a Ninja chopper/food processor. Thank you again Demtra, I've already started using it and it worked great. I think that was a great idea and a great helper that some might not think about. This was a great month Pen Pal wise I mean because I've been in this Pen Pal group since it began in February and this was my first box received inside the program.

I also received a great box of goodies in April I belive it was but that was done by another great Pen Pal Barbara, who went above and beyond. She felt bad that I had been (pardon my language here) but I got screwed every month by the person(s) who were suppose to send to me (as I wasn't getting boxes) so she was kind enough to send me a beautiful box of goodies where she took the time to gift wrap each item individually. That was truly the sweetest thing. I know I thanked her personally but I never did come out here and thank her publically.

I've met was really great new friends from this program, and I want to seriously thank each of my new Pen Pals for being such wonderful people. Also, as a side note I just want to remind people, that for some of us these boxes are great up lifters when you're really struggling with the surgery or in our personal lifes, to get a box of goodies sent to you from a once complete stranger and now a good friend that is a great feeling for anyone. But I know there are some people (cause it happened to me several times) that get invovled in this program and don't hold up there end of the bargin, whether it be not contacting their pen pal, or not sending out a box for whatever reason, that is not fair to the part expecting to recieve something. No one says you have to spend a lot of money or you don't have to spend money at all if you use your imagination I'm sure you can come up with some great items like letters, or home made cards and gifts (if you can't afford to spend all kinds of money on a goodies box) send the person some personal notes or ideas or suggestions, anything wrapped up in that box is better than not getting a box at all.

We get to make new friends and new people we can talk to about what were going through, what we've experienced, etc. most of the people around us in our lives don't fully understand what we are going through or will go through but your pen pal will, becuase they have had the surgery too (no matter what version of the surgery anyone has had) your pen pal will understand.

Anyway, sorry for the rambling, I just still think this is one the greates ideas in a long time. Thanks Tasha, for sometimes putting your own life on hold to get this program up and running.

Thanks for listening,

RobinH.

[shaunda 122]

I was stood up on month too and its not a good feeling! I am on a fixed income and I budget my money to ensure I fulfilled my obligation. This is an awesome program. I didn't get a person this month because I had to pay for my son's football camp. Thanks Tasha for all the work you put into this!

[CS7TS 16]

I didn't receive a box either. My pen pal said she was mailing it this past weekend and I still haven't received it. After seeing that this happens often, I don't think I will participate again.

[pebulz 135]

Once the people don't send a box are they eliminated from any future pen pal matches?

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 310lbs

[soontobehealthymom 104]

July list will be out next week. I am in Missouri and don't have the best service.

[life_after_gastric_bypass 214]

Received my package from my pen pal and loved everything (Max) and no only did I love the goodies but just to have a pen pal to connect with....can't wait to do it again. Am really happy she got her package from me too! Thanks again

[life_after_gastric_bypass 214]

I wanted to add a pic

[moniquesgettingft 9]

Lucky you!!

[soontobehealthymom 104]

From my awesome pen pal this month' date=' who happens to be the coordinator of this great program, tasha I.e. soontobehealthymom, I got an awesome box with delicious home made Protein balls, lots of Protein Bars and drinks as well as a heartfelt note. Also included a coupon organizer, some handy portable Water flavorings, a diary, and a super cute dress. I'm so thankful for all your hard work putting this together! Yours should arrive soon and I hope you enjoy it as much as I gave enjoyed mine! Thanks again!!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 217[/quote']

I'm so glad that you liked it!

[soontobehealthymom 104]

Nathaly sent me an awesome box!! I love the apple butter, that is my favorite thing to put on my toast! I'm a journal freak so I always love getting a new one especially with a note inside. The Quest bar is something that I have wanted to try but didn't want to buy a whole box, lol! So many little Snacks and treats! I loved my box, I'm afraid the sugar free nut clusters prob won't last, they are a favorite! Honestly, I love that they make those single serve Peanut Butter cups now!! I love them! Thanks again and I love everything!

[moniquesgettingft 9]

Would love a pen pal if your willing to connect with a Canadian!!