yogini Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I wanted to share with all of you my good news. I am getting a big award today for doing some volunteer work over the years non-profit organzations, one which provides career support to women and another which provides counseling services to children and families in need. The funny thing is that I took on more of this works after I got POTS, because the volunteer work was less stressful then the regular work I do. So if it weren't for POTS, I probably wouldn't have gotten the award! My day is already off to a good start. I put on my suit this morning which I had bought a few months ago, and the pants practically fell off. I've been trying to lose weight for more than a year and it looks like it has started to work. I have been working hard to try to get back to the old me, and things seem to finally be moving in a positive direction. I feel excited, but scared at the same time, because I know that things could come crashing down at any moment.The ceremony is tonite from 6-8. The presentation will be 20 minutes and the rest of the time will be cocktails, which means I will have to be on my feet. I am a bit nervous about the whole thing, but hoping that adrenaline will carry me through. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie_b Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Good luck Rita, and congratulations!!!! That's awesome that you're getting an award! And good job on the weight loss!! It's so hard to stick with a healthy diet and exercise, so congrats to you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congratulations! Life handed you lemons and you made not only lemonade but a lemon pie! Good for you for helping others- enjoy your night!Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congats Rita, a job well done! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 congrats congrats!i hope your day continues to be wonderful... melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finrussak Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Good Luck and great job!!!!!!!! the one thing I miss most about being so ill is having to step down from running the food pantry and also my 2 positions with the local women's groups who do so much for the community ...so in a way your there for all of us who cant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks and keep it going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congratulations!!! I think it's wonderful that something good has come out of your illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congratulations on your accomplishment!!I hope tonight goes smooth and you are able to enjoy the event!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 YEAH RITA!!congrats girl!! that is great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Good for you Rita! Knock 'em dead and break a leg! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Hi,Congratulation for your hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Congrats to you. Good luck tonight on staying on your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Go Rita- you are inspiring....an example of how something good can come out of something bad...I know you'll be fine on your feet tonight. and there's nothing like losing weight, is there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnm1 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) Rita Congratulations!!! It is great that you have used your limited energy to help others.Louise Edited November 18, 2005 by cnm1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Good on you Rita! Its great that they give awards for the effort volunteers put in... they do so much to help the community. I hope you have a great night and dont have to stress to much about finding a new outfit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thanks everyone! I appreciate your wishes and I know you all understand how much it means to have something nice happen for a change.The cermony went well. We had to wait outside in the freezing cold to catch a cab in both directions. I wound up getting there late, which was OK because it meant less time on my feet. The funniest part was that the award (called a Cornerstone Award) turned out to be a 5 lb brick...just my luck! I was the only honoree to leave mine on the podium, b/c I did not want to wind up having a major POTS attack in front of all of those people! I did manage to lug it home somehow. I am SO exhausted, but in a good way. Well, off to bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 glad to hear that the evening went well....and you even got some weight lifting as a bonus hope you're able to rest today after your big evening, melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 rita,a five pound brick, eh???? that's kinda funny thinking about that and how you had to set it down and all...i'm picturing it right now!anyways, WAY TO GO and thanks for sharing! emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Glass Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Way to go! Congrats ! Proves there still is life out there. VanessaI wanted to share with all of you my good news. I am getting a big award today for doing some volunteer work over the years non-profit organzations, one which provides career support to women and another which provides counseling services to children and families in need. The funny thing is that I took on more of this works after I got POTS, because the volunteer work was less stressful then the regular work I do. So if it weren't for POTS, I probably wouldn't have gotten the award! My day is already off to a good start. I put on my suit this morning which I had bought a few months ago, and the pants practically fell off. I've been trying to lose weight for more than a year and it looks like it has started to work. I have been working hard to try to get back to the old me, and things seem to finally be moving in a positive direction. I feel excited, but scared at the same time, because I know that things could come crashing down at any moment.The ceremony is tonite from 6-8. The presentation will be 20 minutes and the rest of the time will be cocktails, which means I will have to be on my feet. I am a bit nervous about the whole thing, but hoping that adrenaline will carry me through. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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