You are the Me with fifty extra pounds on your frame. The Me
that decided to go for it, to make a change, to struggle through opposition and
make the changes stick. To work, relentlessly, toward the goal of a healthier
body which would carry your soul – my soul – Our soul. You chose to make the
investment of your time, your effort, your sweat… and You made so many
sacrifices for Us. How can I feel anything other than gratitude and love for You?
And to Me, I also declare a truce. No more war, Me. No more blame
for not getting to Her more quickly. No
more shame for remaining who You have become. Because right now, Me, you are awesome. You
can ride your bike on every paved road in Arches National Park. You can walk a
half marathon or more if you had to, and do it up or down a mountain. You are a
great friend to great people. You are a wonderful wife, sister and doggy
mom. And you even do this while paying
your bills on time, planning the home renovation and the spectacular vacations
and working to keep yourself and your family healthy. Nothing but love, Me – I have
nothing but love for you and the great hope we will enjoy peace between Us
forever.
As for Her – we haven’t met yet, but know that You and Me are
coming and We have been looking forward to meeting you for a very long time. Once
we get there, help You and Me remember that We were just lost for a long time
and didn’t know how to help ourselves. Once We get to you, Her, help us stay with
you. We know you will take Us on lots of physical challenges and We will share
many accomplishments but please don’t let You and Me forget that it’s not just Her that
can do those things – it is We, and You and Me CHOSE to take on the
effort to create the strong, healthy vessel for all of our souls. We are all
each other.
No more war. Only peace between Us, for ever and ever.
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