Bearlady's update

Hi All, I thought I would give you an update on me. Since all of the depression stuff & the changes going on, thought is was time to bring you up to date a little. First I absolutely love my new Job, even though I took a cut in pay to take this job It was the best move I ever could have done. It is so nice to get respect again & be appreciated for being there everyday. What a change from where I was. The cut in pay is only for the first 3 months then I go back to where I was. It was actually kind of like a raise as I don't have Insurance Premiums for 6 months coming out of my check. Second, as most of you a couple of months ago I left my boyfriend as he did not want to get any help for his Drinking. Well (*believe it or not) me moving away actually got him to wake up & smell the roses & has asked for help to get off of the booze. I am taking this slow, but will most likely go back with him as that was the big reason I had to leave. If this works, I want to be here to help him through the hard times. I no there will be some. for sure (he has drank for some 30 years) Third, I have been back to exercising for 2 weeks now & actually am losing weight again 6 lbs. now slowly, but its moving & it had not for a very long time. So there is lots to cheer about these days & I mihgt not even need the Lexapro anymore, We'll see about that not quite sure I want to give that up just yet. Still need your prayers for "Lowell" to continue with this change in his life & really truly want to stop the drinking. Just maybe he really does Love me & wants me rather than lose me. So here's hoping for the end of the year to be better than the start of the year was. Thanks for letting me ramble today. Talk at you all later. Marilyn, the Bearlady

marilyn, it sounds as if you're on an upswing. keep taking good care of yourself while you're in lowell's corner. never, ever forget that you must come first. i'm very proud of you and your exercising...good for you -- love, reenie

Thanks Reenie, for the first time in a very long time I am actaully taking care of ME first before anyone else. That took a long time to get to. Go Figure. Marilyn, the Bearlady

I hope and pray that everything works out for the best for you.

God bless you, Marilyn, I'm so glad to hear of the positive changes in your life. I hope your boyfriend gets it together...I think he realizes how bad it would be without you and is cleaning himself up. That's great news. I'm jealous about you losing the weight too! Now that I'm not working, I'm going to get stricter on the working out and exercising. Take care, thanks for the update and be well----Joanie

Thanks Joanie, I apprecitate you & everyone on this board. It sure has helped get throught the rough stuff. Marilyn, the Bearlady

Hey Marilyn.... It sounds like things are looking up in your world. I'm very happy for you and pleased to hear about your progress with the exercise. Congratulations and keep up the great work. Mike