Monday, May 17, 2010

In a child's eyes.

I wanted to share something that happen yesterday at my house. I have an 11 year daughter who we adopted, from my daughter, years ago. We have had Mikayla her whole life so it's like she has been mine the whole time. Anyway that is just a little background.

I was teaching her how to download the pictures from my camera to the computer. I was sitting in my assigned seat with my foot up in the air as she followed my instructions. As she was looking, at my older pictures in my Lesia folder under my pictures directory, this is what she did.

She would look at the computer and then back at me, then back at the computer and then back at me. She did this several times as she skipped to the next picture in the folder. I asked her what was wrong?

She said "Nothing is wrong mom, just THERE IS A DIFFERENCE HERE!" I knew what she was referring to but she had on the cutest expression as she stared at me than looked back at the computer. I told her she was too cute and then she said "No mom you are." "Look at the difference you are now compared to then. I am so proud of you mom. I knew you could do this."

I have the best family support system and I know I could not do this without them. I wanted to show you why she said what she did. So I am going to be brave and add those before pictures. UGH!



Ok that's enough of the torture. Now for NOW pictures:


I asked Kayla "How could I think I looked good enough back then to allow my picture to be taken?" Her response was "Mom, no matter what you weigh, I WILL ALWAYS love you." How sweet of her but let's be honest I didn't love myself back then so how could I except anyone else too either. That's the past and this is the present. I still am not at the end of this journey but I do see the light at the end of that dark tunnel.

17 comments:

  1. Awww. The things kids say!! Thanks for sharing this one, it hit a spot with me.

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  2. What an amazing transformation!!! And what a sweet, sweet child!

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  3. that is an awesome story... thanks for sharing... you are one lucky mom

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  4. Funny...I don't remember you ever being heavy. But looking at your pictures, I can see how far you've come. You are beautiful!

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  5. Holy Cow! Look out Victoria's Secret models! : )

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  6. Whatever John...your a funny guy!

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  7. I think you were gorgeous then and now, to be honest. I didn't realize how big of a change til you have shared some before and afters. You're inspiring....

    And I'm jealous!!!

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  8. That is so cute and heartwarming! Thanks for sharing the story and the photos of your amazing success.

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  9. Kids are great!! She sounds like a sweetie!! You look fabulous!! Hugs!

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  10. You look wonderful and have come a long way! And thank the heavens that your child was able to gently remind you of JUST how far you have come!

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  11. I remember the day I met you, your personality was infectious and I always wanted to grow up to be as cool and fun loving as you. Lesia I always knew you could climb mountains and it is apperent to me that you have. I'm impressed and thank you for your good example, I hope to follow in your skinny shoes. Great job my friend. I love you.

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  12. Oh those sweet kids. My daughter did something similar the other day too. You sure have come a long way. Great job!

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  13. There is definitely a difference! Way to go!

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  14. Thanks for sharing! Mikayla is and has alwaya been cute like this. You are loved. :)

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  15. I would like to know the little things you noticed about yourself along the way? One thing I still get a kick out of is how my fingers feel when then clasp together. Oh and being able to see the seat of the car between my legs.

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