Need some uplifting

Thanks Britt. You have some good reminders. The unknown is the scariest part. When it comes to my weight, my surgeon sounds SO sure that I can get through this. I am tying to rely on his belief. He has so much more experience at this than I do. LOL! He said that my body WILL adjust and if I can just hang through this difficult part, I will be fine. Currently, my body and health is not in immenent threat. As long as I don't drop a bunch more weight, get malnourished or lose strength and energy, I will stick with the plan. I can always have a revision. That will always be my backup plan. Thanks for your words of kindness. I appreciate them.

You are definitely NOT a weak person! It takes more strength to ask for help and prayers than to take a back seat with a pitty party. You have so very muchy on your plate, I have been in so many of the same places you are now. You need to take it one little step at a time. I found writing down what was bothering me and then prioritizing them really helped. I keep a pen and pencil on my nightstand so when the worry keeps me up at night, I can write down what I am worried about, and it is easier to let it go until morning. Kids...What can I say.. My baby is 21 and still makes me nuts with his self centered ways. Maybe writing down a list of your expectations, dishes in dishwasher, clothes picked up, ect... and making them check it off every day before doing anything for fun such as TV or the computer would help. Yes, we think at 13 they should just "know" what we expect, but I still don't see that at 21 (or 51 in my husbands case) so have found a written check list posted on the fridge leaves no excuse.. I find trying to get a moment for prayer, even if it is just at the redlights on the way to work helps. I try to read a bible passage/verse every day... Job helps when I really feel I can't take any more. Try to remember that if God leads you to it, He will lead you through it... You have every right to feel stressed, don't ever feel bad or weak for admitting it! Good luck with everything, I will keep you in my prayers! Sandy

Thank you Sandy, for your kind and sympathetic words. Today I feel the weight lifting a bit and not so bogged down. The prayers must be working!

Kim, I am so sorry for all your stress. Just keep the Lord with you and things will fall into place. We all have our hard times but with prayer we can all get through it. I will pray for you to have the strenghth to get through this hard time. Lianna1

Thank you Lianna. I know prayer works! I'm feeling a bit better today.