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Why We Love This Place Wednesdays: Mary Loflin

By Terra Avilla

Dear lord! What happened to your back?! I jumped away from Frankie as he showed me large round, circular bruises all throughout his back. We were dating and he was showing off these impressive marks on his back from a cupping massage. ā€œIt removes the toxinsā€, he said as he told me he could make me an appointment with his wonder masseuse. We had only just started dating, and I adamantly told him no.

Flash forward to a year or two into our marriage and wouldnā€™t ya know, I met this wonderful masseuse he was talking about. She emerged from New Image, wearing workout out gear and her iconic high heels. Now Iā€™m sure ninety percent of you, with that statement alone, can ascertain who this weekā€™s article is about.

The ever fabulous, and wonderful Mary Loflin.

Through the years, I have been lucky enough to know Mrs. Loflin, who is a ball of energy and spirit. To say she is dedicated to her business is an understatement.

Working just a block down, I drove by New Image a hundred times a week and lost track of the crazy hours I would see her there, tending to her gym, and her customers. Who, letā€™s be honest, she treats as family.

Just like the firecracker that she is, Mary has a daughter, Shay, who has that same wonderful spirit, and her two sons, Cody and Chance are two of my favorite people.

Mary has dedicated her life to her family and to her business. One of my all-time favorite memories is of her teaching an aerobics step class, in heels. I just remember thinking, “if she is doing this in three-inch heels, you can do it in sneakers Terra!ā€

That woman is tough, there is no doubt about that. However, even superwoman, can use a little assistance every once and a while, and we, as a community have the opportunity to assist her. Last fall, Mary was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Now, this woman, of course, is a fighter, and what a great way for those whose lives she has impacted to join her fight and show her some support.

This weekend, at her family-owned gym there is a HUGE benefit in her honor. There will be cornhole, a craft fair, a morning fit work out, a kids club and more.

What a great way to show your support for a woman who continually supports this community of ours. Oh, and did I mention the food? There will be a full lunch. People like Mary donā€™t often ask for help, and, if I had to guess, my guess would be she didnā€™t ask for this fundraiser, she is just well loved, and people put this on for her, so letā€™s not let them down.

It will be a beautiful event, for a beautiful person, so letā€™s come support herā€¦ and her iconic pumps. Both of which are part of the reason I love the place we live.

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