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Men's Division 1, First Place

"TOPS made me accountable-”

“During a morning devotional in January 2008, I felt the Lord’s leading to finally lose my excess weight. I prayed, “All right, God, if You help me, I’ll do it.” Heavy since 16, I was in good health until diagnosed with diabetes at 52. TOPS made me accountable – I didn’t want to embarrass God or my chapter. It’s been a wonderful journey. After three months I could stop diabetic medications. I’m now a KOPS. Exercise is a way of life. I’ve slimmed to a size I haven’t worn in 58 years. I was also crowned Nevada’s 2008 state king – please let it be a small “k,” for I believe that only God deserves a capital “K” – He alone is “King of kings and Lord of lords.”