Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 's Daily Message SundayOctober 15, 2006THE BLOOMERS I bought a few tangerine roses for myself last week to celebrate my one year anniversary of having my radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio! I put them in a beautiful vase and placed them on the butcher block in my kitchen so I could have breakfast with them each morning. I watched some slowly open and bloom until they were the size of my hand! Others never opened and just drooped over. People are like roses. Some blossom, and some droop. I want to tell you about a few long stem roses that are slowly opening up and experiencing a whole new way of life! Todd from Oklahoma was a professional singer and dancer on Broadway and in national touring companies. To stay thin all these years, Todd threw up daily to keep his weight down. He got very ill and very depressed, and through those dark times, Todd gained 150 pounds. It was an interview with me on "The Today Show" that got him thinking, and ultimately, he decided to go for it. So far, Todd has lost 56 pounds and has not gone back to his eating disorder! Todd, keep blooming! Last May, from land was thinking about how uncomfortable she felt at 287 pounds. said to herself, "Wouldn`t it be incredible if I was able to lose 50 pounds by my birthday, August 31?" That conversation with herself led to take action. When August 31 rolled around, her body rolls were smaller, because she had dropped 48 pounds! And she's kept losing! So far, has lost a total of 60 pounds since May! See? I told you talking to yourself is a good thing. Keep blooming, ! from Indiana is a retired school teacher, and he taught for over 30 years. He gave all his time to his students and none to himself. At 462 pounds, wasn`t feeling so smart. With the inspiration and support of his wife, , began a journey to find his health. had a 40th class reunion coming up in about a year, and he decided he wasn`t walking into that reunion at 467. No siree, he walked in at 359 pounds. That means dropped 120 pounds, and on the way, dropped 64! I`m so proud of you both. Keep blooming! So, my long stem rose friends, are you blooming or drooping? Feed and water your roots, and I promise you, your bud will open! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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