Yesterday afternoon I was not only blessed but able to take my nephews prom pics. I am not a photographer by any means, I just have a nice camera.

Last year at this time I would have been sweating so profusely I would have made myself sick. My number one reason for this journey is to be able to participate in my son's senior year coming up, not miss a thing regardless of the weather and I am making that happen.

All the pictures were at different locations outside and I had to wear a jacket. I love outdoor pics.

Here we are, my hair is all Hinky but isn't he handsome? He's a sophomore band and robotics geek dating a senior cheerleader.

That pocket square was a you tube stair step creation after his mom called me panicking.

@@GibbsGirl you both look so happy, congrats on your success, you look fabulous (and your hair is an awesome color!)

My NSV this week was seeing someone I had not seen in a while....she was so surprised by my weight loss, she kept stammering "you look amazing...I mean you look amazing...I mean really, you look really amazing". She sounded so shocked it was funny that she said the same thing at least half a dozen times.

That is so awesome. Congratulations. ????????

You both look fantastic. Love the weeping willow!

My NSV for the week: starting Monday, for the first time since my surgery on 3/10, I've been able to keep food down, so I've met my Protein and fluids goals this week! And I've gotten reacquainted with a couple sweaters I haven't been able to wear in a couple years, at least.

Edited April 2, 201610 yr by 2goldengirl

My NSV.. My husband goes with me to the gym. He does a lot of free weight exercises laying down on a weight bench. The first time I went months ago I had to roll off the side of the bench. After that embarrassing episode he has helped me get up. Today I was able sit up on my own!!!

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I went kite flying with my grandsons. Even if I am able to do so because I am finally healed from my spinal surgery , I would have never been able to fly kites 84#s ago.

Today I am humbled and blessed--

and--

Smiling. Who doesn't smile when flying a kite??

I totally relate @cindyw41. I started doing body pump class this week after a few years off. I can get on and off the bench easily for the chest and triceps tracks now. My NSV, I did 84 push-ups in one of the body pump classes this week. It is just nice to actually be able to do body weight exercises again.

NSVs have been my motivating force the last few weeks! Here are some of mine:

1. I was able to comfortably cross my legs at church yesterday!!!!! YAY!

2. I was able to wear my wedding rings for the first time in 2 yrs.

3. I actually went to a work out class today at a local gym and didn't die! lol

4. I actually look forward to doing things more physical or being outside whereas before my surgery I would stay on my couch.

Celebrating these victories is so important! Congrats to all you!

Edited April 4, 201610 yr by Jennifer Waters Shelton