Encouragement comes when you least expect it

[ShrinkyDink 0]

Today my daughter was going through her clothes to see what all she needed before school starts. She came into my room with a few things, saying 'these are too big for me' (she recently went down a size cause she got taller without gaining any pounds). I expected her to ask where I wanted her to put them so I could take them to goodwill, but instead she said 'where do you want me to put these to save them for you?' My heart literally skipped a beat, first at the thought that in a year I could be wearing those size 12 jeans, next at the realization that she could see me achieving that goal and actually believes I will make it! I was hiding tears cause I knew she would think I was a sap. Now I'm going to hang those lovely jeans up on my wall where I can see them every day. Bless her heart, she gave me strength to stick with this without even knowing it.

edit to add: I'd love to hear your stories of unexpected encouragement, little boosts of confidence that come out of the blue

Edited July 26, 2008 by ShrinkyDink

[sally123 0]

Give that girl a hug.

[Long2BFree 12]

That was very thoughtful of her to think of you. How exciting to have something to look at everyday to work towards.

[HeatherO 7]

You are so lucky to have such a sweet and thoughtful daughter. You must be raising her well :0)

[Moe128 0]

WOW! Tissues please:) What a sweetie:)

[ShalomToAll 0]

That is wonderful!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this story - very cool, indeed!

[ShrinkyDink 0]

She's an angel for sure. What was so awesome about it is that she just said it so matter-of-factly, there was no 'if you lose enough' in her voice, it was all 'when you lose enough'. I tell you, I'm gonna wear those jeans!

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

My eyes teared up.

So sweet.

Do me a favor and go hug your daughter for me.

[Laurinda 1]

Very wonderful story! :thumbup:

[dperson 0]

I hope to be an august all-star. Just waiting for insurance apprroval. Pray for me please.

[ShrinkyDink 0]

I hope to be an august all-star. Just waiting for insurance apprroval. Pray for me please.

Sure will, I hope it all works out for you!

[Miss Michelle 1]

You have such a sweetie, Lucky you! It's always nice to get that unsolicited support. I have a five year old son at home who is my pride and joy but boy is he is my super critic. I guess it's just his age...

[crzytchr 3]

Isn't it wonderful to have such an amazing cheerleader. She is going to be such a help on your weight loss journey! Good luck and hug her for me too!