Aw! Thanks Mary! I think I am thankful for you and am glad to have met you.

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I don’t mean to miss anyone so first and foremost, let me say that everyone who has ever posted a blog or commented on mine has made a difference to me on this journey. For that…THANK YOU!!!
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Kari ~ The very first buddy who ever commented on my blog and welcomed me with open arms and has never let go….your workouts and healthy habits encourage me.
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Jo ~ The second person I met…I THANK YOU for your HONESTY…you’re struggling but you still come on here and share it with us so that we never feel alone. I know you’ll get back to where you were.
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Dawnie ~ Your attitude is amazing. Thanks for sharing your life with us through your epiphanies (my favorite), pictures, blogs and personal stories of trials and triumphs. You’re such a beautiful person on the outside and the inside matches!!! Don’t see that too often.
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Erika ~ What can I say about the person that would rather be called a bitch than kiss your @ss and tell you what you want to hear? Not to mention the fact that you should be winning an Emmy, Pulitzer or whatever other awards writers win for the way you write. Let Erika describe a gingerbread house and you will feel like Gretel (or Hansel, Dave) and get hungry all over again.
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Mary ~ The woman whose comments are always first on my blogs….support??? You’ve never made me feel anything less.
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Dave ~ You’ve given me back my mojo…..WOOOO HOOOO!!!
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Jhonica ~ Not only do you have the mental state to win this battle (3 hour daily workouts) but you’re so willing to share your “secrets” making me feel like I can win it right there with you.
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Tamira ~ You may be generally quiet…but when you speak, your words are like gold!!
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Dan ~ Thanks for being my psychologist and helping bring out the best in me with all the advice.
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Luella ~ This 65 year-old woman deserves an altar!!! I think of you and I think CONSISTENCY!! You’re a rockin’ grandma!!
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Toni-Lynn ~ And then you’ve got Toni-Lynn who just makes the website and this journey fun with all her stories of the bartender, school and the smoking youth pastor…you have to smile when you read her blogs.
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Rebecca ~ You’re so sweet, supportive and non-judgmental, you provide a soft place to share.
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Brandy and Jessica ~ I picture you guys as shy women with sooooo much stirring underneath the surface…..I enjoy reading your blogs and getting to know you.
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Rosa, Mindy, Scott, Char, Angie ~ Thank you so much for each and every kind word you have taken the time to write to me.
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Cathy, Lidjia, Spring, Mandy, Di and Kellie ~I don’t see you around anymore but I wish you well on this journey and lots of happiness and blessings wherever you are.
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Love to all,
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OMG this is just a ridiculous question but in no particular order-
Susan- You were one of the first to lend a hand to help and I know you are having a rough patch yourself. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for.
Mary- My rock, you prove that medical issues cannot keep me down, you just keep plugging along.
Erika- If I need to smile I just re read your blogs. You are a SA!!
Scott- You, well, Hugs... You are so sweet and we need you. There is so much estrogen on this site..
Betty Jo- I hope I have half of your energy dealing with your grangkids...
Kimberly- Who else got me to join Curves?
Jo- You ground me. You give me things to think about. I really think we are a lot alike.
Rosa- Your honesty astounds me. I hope in the next few months I can get to that point.
Rebecca- You have just been trucking along.
Tammy- Dedicated to buddyslim in sickness and in health.
Dawn- Right up there with Erika- great for a pick me up.
Jhonica- She has been MIA lately but she really gave me a lot of inspiration when I started.

I think we all have some one we give kudos to. There are so many buddies that I wouldn;t know where to start.
Mary you are a crazy lady but thank you for always being there we all know we can count on you.
Erika you are a wonderful buddy. I think I never had anybody be so honest with me like you, for I love you.
Dan is the man in buddyslim. He is wise and will tell you exactly what you don\'t want to hear.
I know I have a lot of great buddies and I want to write about you all but I had something to drink if you know what I mean so I will write a message to each and everyone later. There are so many of you I don\'t know where I would be without you all.
Rosa

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