About two weeks before the gala I started to worry about what I was going to wear. I was afraid to buy a new suit, because I would run the risk of having to get it altered twice because I'm steady losing weight. So, I looked in my closet to see what I could find. I looked at my favorite suit and thought to myself, "probably still too small, but maybe one day soon." Tried on a couple of other suits and they were huge. Didn't want to get them altered because I'd have to pay for a recut. If I did that, I might as well just buy a new suit. For some reason, my favorite suit was there and sticking out like a sore thumb. So, for giggles and grins I tried it on. HOLY CRAP! It fits. Not only that, I had to get the jacket and vest taken in. Now, there's a huge smile on my face.
Needless to say, I wore my favorite suit to last night's gala. Wearing it felt good and in turn I guess it made me feel good. One of my good friends -- who's been one of biggest supporters over the last 9 years -- you have an extra bounce in your step tonight. She went on to say, "This is the Travis I knew was inside of you, but I was just waiting for you to see him." Tears came to her eyes. I told her to stop crying, because I was not going to get emotional in this hotel lobby with a room full of people.
I've attached two pictures from last night's gala so everyone can see my new milestone -- getting into my favorite suit.
Travis Sattiewhite & 39 News Anchor Mia Gradney
Travis Sattiewhite & 39 News Content Coordinator Morgahn Miller
As always, thanks for reading my blog. Thanks for sending my words of encouragement and most importantly, thanks for your PRAYERS.
You look great, Travis! Thanks for sharing your journey.
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