Needing Prayer

Hi Fellow Mayers, I know I have not posted in a while. I am glad that everyone is doing okay as okay can be. I am not sure why I am writing this post, maybe I just need some release. My oldest brother James "Jimmy" died on Monday March 6, 2006, he was only 45 years old. "Jimmy" was not overweight or anything he had a seizure and died in his sleep from what we are being told. I can't seem to get it together right now either I am not eating or I am nibbling on any and everything in sight. My Mom and Dad are really going through a rough time as well as my entire family. Then last night my Aunt calls and tells me that my mom's sister has brain cancer and there is nothing that can be done. The red velvet cheesecake is looking really good right about now. In the last couple of weeks I have found myself needing to have a beer or alcoholic drink to go to sleep every night just about. I know that I am in a bad place but I can't seem to get myself out of it. Please pray for me and my family to get through this. Thanks for listening. Andrea

Oh, Andrea... I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. How tragic. My condolences to you and your parents. Also, I'm also very sorry to hear about your aunt and her recent diagnosis. Stress and eating issues are so closely intertwined for so many of us. I'm sorry that you are struggling with it. Do your best to nuture your body during these hard times by giving it food regularly, water and your vitamins. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Kathy

Andrea, I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. This grief thing is such a hard thing to get through. It takes a whole lot of time. Be gentle with yourself. Lori

Hi Andrea, I am so sorry for the trying times you and your family are going through. It's easier said than done, but maybe focusing on eating regularly and nourishing your body well can help you get through this time. The important thing is that you are aware of what is happening, and that's the first step to making the right choices when the time is right. Don't beat yourself up -- I'm sure the stress and grief you are going through is enough to make any of us head to the dessert table. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Angie

Andrea, Please know that we are always here to listen! I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong! Love, Aliya

Andrea.... I am so so sorry about these tragedies in your life. I wish I could say something to make you feel better but I will just say this we are all here for support and to listen. Please, honey be careful with the alcohol it is one thing to go back to a problem food but alcohol is a whole other story. Please let us know what we can do for you on here. Try taking benedryl if you cannot sleep or try to make an appointment with your doctor. I wish you well and pray for you to make it through these hard times. Hugs, Stef

I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know stress makes me want to eat, just always keep it in the back of your mind that you didn't come this far to blow it due to cir****tances out of your control. Your brother nor your aunt would want you to fall off the wagon so to speak because of what is going on with them. They were proud of you and your WLS success and want you to continue with it.

Andrea, I'm so sorry for your loss. Maybe a small sliver of cheesecake wouldn't hurt. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Andrea