Lets all Welcome our Angel Back

Dearest Diane, We have all missed and hoped you were OK. I welcome you back and hope everybody will put in their input to how we missed you. ((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to you and your wonderful and thoughtful work to those who needed you. You are a superb person and very unselfish for stopping your life with your family and helping others. God Bless you and the will watch over you girl Lorraine

Hello Diane! What a brave soul you are! I can't imagine what the folks there in LA went through. I have lived through a hurricane in New England, an earthquake in CA and a tornado in TX. But none of it was as horrible as what they went through. You are such a kind, giving person to go there and give of yourself until you drop. I couldn't do it. I don't have the stamina. You mentioned low blood sugar. I have it and here is what helps me. I buy low carb protein chips and keep them handy, or South Beach Diet Meal Replacement bars or their cereal bars. High protein, low carb, low fat. And they taste pretty good, too. Glad you're back, safe and sound. Nona

Hi Nona, Oh, I've missed you guys so much here. Thank you for the compliments, although much stamina was required during my stay in LA. I found that what really kept my going was the drive and the vibe of other Red Cross volunteers. Once I got to LA. it was like riding a huge tital wave that just kept picking up energy. We lost a few volunteers, rather fast because they had never been in such a incredibly stressful enviroment. I guess I tend to do my best when under that kind of pressure though. It did take it's toll though. My legs, because of the long days, swelled up and like I said my blood sugars were out of control. I did keep protein bars stuffed in my fanny pack, but it was not enough. I was burning too many calories to keep up the sugars. Anyhow, here at home I have to keep glocuse tablets on me at all times and eat often. This has caused me to remain stuck at my current weight (180-184). I am really not complaining about the weight thing though considering I have lost over 209 lbs. total. I just hate these sugar crashes, they really scare me and it dips as low as 33. I have been seeing a endo doc for it, but she just blames the surgery and tells me to eat more and exercise less. I hope I figure it out soon before my drivers licsense get taken away. How have you been? Diane

Welcome Back Diane, Everyone has wondered what happened to you as the post that you were leaving was so long ago. Every night when I pray I wonder if everything was okay... if YOU were okay. Thank you for posting! Jesi wrote that the December boards are quiet and sadly it is true. I really can't think of anything to post but I absolutely look forward to Lorraine and Nona's posts! (Jesi!!!! You don't post enough...and Sunny either!) Please keep in touch! Allison

(((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))) I have missed you all here too Lorraine, and thank you so much for the warm welcome. I hope to be able to check in at least once a week. Time goes by so fast. I can't believe we've all celebrated two years allready. How have you been? I really hope all is well. Have a wonderful day and thanks for the welcome back thread. Diane