I was born stubborn Doydie...and my dear Mom figured that out on that first day when the nurses brought me to her for my 2:00 AM feeding. Apparently they woke me up to do it and I arrived in my mother's arms screaming in protest. No amount of soothing or encouragement could get me to eat then...or any time after that while growing up if I didn't want to. Mom just skipped the middle of the night feedings because I would sleep through the night from the get go, if just left alone.
Things just evolved from there.

As a child, "being stubborn" was the most frequently used term to describe my attitude by teachers, coaches, family and friends. Thankfully, a whole lot of patience, complimented by the hands of discipline from my parents helped to mold obstinate stubbornness into what I think is more in line with determination...admittedly with a smattering of underlying stubbornness to back it up. Yes, I got the odd well placed and equally well deserved smack on the back side as a child .

We'll never know what we're capable of if we don't try.
You have proved that is true, and your achievements in meeting your health enhancement goals, encourages me and others to keep right on trying to accomplish our own goals...what ever they may be .

With love, Erika