Mothers Day 2011

Happiest Mothers Day to all who have ever been a mother, understand that being a mother does not necessarily mean physically having a child.  It means if you have ever loved, advised, guided, disciplined, comforted, encouraged and molded a child.  Thanks to all of the women in my life that have been my mothers.  A special thank you to my loving mother who puts up with me and still loves me! 

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I went dancing last night with my husband, youngest son and some good friends.  We went to a little country place called "the pickin barn".  It is a family oriented establishment, no alcohol or smoking and all ages are welcome.  We had a lot of fun and let me tell you dancing is definitely EXERCISE!!!  I am sore today!!  So being a pretty outgoing person I do not mind getting up in front of others and dancing.  I like to have fun and I deserve to have fun.  Many people who are overweight have a feeling that they do not deserve good things in their life.  I have been there!  All people no matter what they look like deserve to have every good thing they possibly can!  No conditions.  So what if people laugh or make fun of you!  Who cares!  The opinion of others only matters if you let it!   There are only a very selected few people in my life that I allow to influence me based on what they think, feel and believe.  If I allowed all the people in my life to have that ability, I would never be able to make my own decisions, I would have no self esteem, I could not function on my own.  Essentially I would have given all of my power away to others.  I have done that before but at some point I realized that I need my power, that I am a powerful, intelligent, beautiful and capable woman!  Weight does not affect any of those attributes, unless you let it and I refuse to let it!  I will not weight around watching life go by!  I encourage you to live your life the way you choose and not let anyone hinder you in your pursuits.  If you like to dance, dance, if you like to sing, sing, if you like sports, play sports, don't let how you look stop you!  Be true to YOU!