It made me stop and stare

[Raine 170]

NSV, non scale victory. Yes, these are the things that make us smile and jump and laugh and say hooorahhh! But I think they should also be reflections as well. This evening I was feeling a little antsy. So close to 9/11. As many of you know, I am from NYC. I basically grew up on Wall St. from the time I was 19 years old. Needless to say I lost a lot of people that day. I had just moved to Chicago a few months prior. When I was working in NY I worked in 1WTC92nd floor, I worked with these people that many I considered family, for 15 years. No one made it out that was in the office that morning. So, feeling antsy, I decided to take a walk, get out some nervous energy etc. I'm sure many of you have seen this before in the evening how the sun elongates your shadow, ha, even elongated, pre sleeve you could still see yourself as obese. Well, this evening I was walking and I saw my shadow and I looked normal. That in itself to me is amazing but right next to my shadow was the shadow of the two buildings behind me. It was so sureal, I tell you. I just stood there and stared and then silently cried. So where as the shadow itself is a NSV, but the overall experience was an NSV because where I would normally be jumping up and down, I was reminded of the people that accepted me just the way I was and only wanted me to be happy and healthy. So my reflection is that this journey is dedicated to them. On Sunday, @8:00 am the Fire Fighters of Charlotte are going to climb the stairs of the Duke building 2x to represent the 110 flights in the WTC. Each one will be wearing a picture of a fallen first responder. I am going to walk there to show my support to them and then walk home. About 5.5-6 miles total.

[Rebel 9]

Raine that's an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Hugs my dear friend. I know this is a bit of a bitter sweet NSV for you. I know you'll really do great, either way.

[kellyw74 258]

So awesome Raine!! Good for you!!

Kelly

[lovey_vsg_nyc 2]

What an amazing and touching story. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your NSV!

I am from NYC also...

[sugarmamma7 2]

Thanks for sharing your story. It must have been amazing!

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

My thoughts go out to you on this sad anniversary. What a wonderful NSV you experienced. A permanent memory to be with you always.

[YOLANDA240 13]

Raine thanks for sharing this emotional NSV moment (tear). Take Care

NSV, non scale victory. Yes, these are the things that make us smile and jump and laugh and say hooorahhh! But I think they should also be reflections as well. This evening I was feeling a little antsy. So close to 9/11. As many of you know, I am from NYC. I basically grew up on Wall St. from the time I was 19 years old. Needless to say I lost a lot of people that day. I had just moved to Chicago a few months prior. When I was working in NY I worked in 1WTC92nd floor, I worked with these people that many I considered family, for 15 years. No one made it out that was in the office that morning. So, feeling antsy, I decided to take a walk, get out some nervous energy etc. I'm sure many of you have seen this before in the evening how the sun elongates your shadow, ha, even elongated, pre sleeve you could still see yourself as obese. Well, this evening I was walking and I saw my shadow and I looked normal. That in itself to me is amazing but right next to my shadow was the shadow of the two buildings behind me. It was so sureal, I tell you. I just stood there and stared and then silently cried. So where as the shadow itself is a NSV, but the overall experience was an NSV because where I would normally be jumping up and down, I was reminded of the people that accepted me just the way I was and only wanted me to be happy and healthy. So my reflection is that this journey is dedicated to them. On Sunday, @8:00 am the Fire Fighters of Charlotte are going to climb the stairs of the Duke building 2x to represent the 110 flights in the WTC. Each one will be wearing a picture of a fallen first responder. I am going to walk there to show my support to them and then walk home. About 5.5-6 miles total.

[Papa Jack 86]

AMEN TO YOU!

[Raine 170]

Thank you all.

I went this morning and my son walked with me. I was there to support the climbers and there to pay tribute to my friends that were lost. I was so happy my son was there to hold my hand through it all. He doesn't remember but he was 4 when this happened and he went to get his Dad and told him the TV was broken because they were even telivising it on Cartoon Network. When he saw how upset his father was he rubbed his Dads back and said "Don't worry Daddy, its ok, the Power Puff Girls will come and save the day." Out of the mouths of babes.

[lovey_vsg_nyc 2]

Thank you all.

I went this morning and my son walked with me. I was there to support the climbers and there to pay tribute to my friends that were lost. I was so happy my son was there to hold my hand through it all. He doesn't remember but he was 4 when this happened and he went to get his Dad and told him the TV was broken because they were even telivising it on Cartoon Network. When he saw how upset his father was he rubbed his Dads back and said "Don't worry Daddy, its ok, the Power Puff Girls will come and save the day." Out of the mouths of babes.

Awww. Children are so innocent and precious!

[SeattleSue 25]

Raine, so sorry for your loss...our loss. Thanks for sharing that moment... Keep going girl!

[CT Fats 82]

Just read your post and I was really taken aback. You have a great NSV in there and the timing was perfect. So sorry for the losses you suffered but so happy you are keeping on, keeping on. Love the comment by the little one btw