My dream is actually an old dream, but one that I recently realized I will only enjoy if I have lost a lot of weight.
When my husband and I got married, we were your typical poor college students. We had a lovely honeymoon, a week at my grandparents’ Wisconsin cabin on a lake. We enjoyed it immensely, and I would not change it for anything.
However, back then, we decided that someday we’d go away together to a warm lovely place for a “second honeymoon”. And about 6 years ago, we decided that we’d go for our 20th.
Our 20th in is 2008. And we have been talking about where to go. I realized that over and over again, I was suggesting going to places like Maine, or Canada, or even Alaska. When my husband said, Hawaii, or the Caribbean, or Mexico - a beach somewhere, I wasn’t very encouraging.
Then a couple of months ago, I realized why I haven’t been enthusiastic about going somewhere warm.
Swimsuits.
And a new dream is being kindled. A dream where I can go to the beach and wear a swimsuit, and not be sad about wearing one. A dream where I am celebrating the 20 wonderful years of marriage that I will have then with this man that I am blessed to have in my life. Yes, this is my dream.
Well, I can’t wait to hear where you guys decide to go!! And I’m sure you will look great!
You can do it!
Comment by Bethany — March 11, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
you can do it!!
Comment by Anne — March 11, 2007 @ 8:33 pm
Oh how awesome!! I can’t wait to hear all about it! I can totally understand your feelings on this. I’ve skipped going and doing things because I didn’t want to wear a swim suit or just didn’t want others to see me in general. Isn’t it sad when you realize it’s your size that is making you feel that way. I’m so excited for you over this upcoming anniversary - 20 is a BIG one!
Comment by Blair — March 12, 2007 @ 12:14 pm