Trip To Texas - Part 1

"You're So Thin! - You've Gained Weight!"

I recently visited friends and family in Texas. The long weekend in south Texas turned out to be a very enjoyable time. Despite bad weather, I spent quality time with family that I enjoyed very much, and look forward to doing again.


When you wait a year to reunite with family, you notice things about each other that only your family would dare tell you. Everyone I saw told me I was way too thin, and they swore I was ill with some deadly North American disease. Folks back home remembered me squeezing into size 38 jeans and they remembered me with a pudgy face that radiated good health. (At least, that's how good health is measured down there.)


When I told my family how my doctor had put me on a strict diet to help me control my sugar, they were relieved, but couldn't stop staring at me. I felt like the roadside fender bender people slow down to glare at as they drive by.

Of course, I returned the favor and made my own comments about how everyone had ballooned up. The stares quickly dissipated, and they were replaced with shy grins. My mother, sisters and brother had all gained significant weight since last I saw them.

I expect they'll be on a diet for a month or two before things go back to normal.


Family - you gotta love 'em.