I want to go back!

NicoleLynn
on 6/11/08 1:32 pm - Minneapolis, MN
I just got home from a lovely vacation and want to go back to Kentucky where the days were warm and sunny and the lows were 73 and the highs in the mid to upper 90's!  I am glad though to be back home and get back into my routine with eating and exercise, because down south it is hard to find food that is not fried or cooked in tons of butter!  Unfortunately I did not get to go hiking or horseback riding because my family members did not fare so well in the heat so most of the vacation was spent with relatives and in the pool!  I did get quite a nice tan so I am happy about that!  I brought a little photo album with pictures of me 3 mos prior to surgery and then 2, 3, 4, & 5 months out and my family were all amazed at the transformation.  The best part of the whole vacation was that I did not mind the heat at all while my sisters and mom all complained it was too hot, last summer 75 was too hot, amazing the difference 100 pounds makes! The bad news that I returned to is that my grandma's cancer is advanced and she is starting chemo asap.  Without treatment she was given 6-8 months to live, but with it they think 1-5 years.  I am heading home on Saturday to spend some time with her and am really trying to find something to inspire her and bring her some peace while she goes through this.  Any continued prayers would be very much appreciated.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Sandy .
on 6/11/08 9:31 pm - MN
You looked fantastic at group last night!! Glad to hear you had a nice trip.  I can't imagine the food down south but if Paula Deen is any indication I'm glad I'm from the north.  I swear she puts a pound of butter in everything. I will put your grandma in my prayers.

~ SANDY ~             5'9"  HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155 
                          Starting BMI  40.4 Extremly Obese  ~   Current BMI  22.8 Normal

NicoleLynn
on 6/12/08 12:38 am - Minneapolis, MN
Thank you Sandy!  Yes Paula Dean's cooking is exactly how they cook in Kentucky!  I am so glad to be back home where I can control how my food is prepared.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

(deactivated member)
on 6/11/08 9:33 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Nicole, I'm so glad that you had a good time in Kentucky.......Welcome back to Minnesota weather, geez it rains & rains......... That's so cool that you brought your photo album for them to see your transformation. I'm glad they were happy for you. So sorry to hear more bad news with your Grandma, she and your family will still be in my prayers. I missed your posts while you were gone. You always have something interesting to post. A couple of us are meeting for lunch next Wednesday at 11:30 am. at Granite City Food & Brewery in Maple Grove, if you can come please let me know. Kelly
NicoleLynn
on 6/12/08 12:40 am - Minneapolis, MN
Thank you Kelly!  I missed being here and reading everyone's posts as well but I promised myself to be "unplugged" for the vacation.  I would love to meet for lunch next Wednesday, but I have to work and MG is quite a haul from Eden Prairie where I work, hopefully I will be able to meet up with you sometime soon though! 

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Marsha F.
on 6/11/08 9:48 pm
My prayers are with you and your grandma sweetie I know what your going through.......lottsa hugs Marsh
 
NicoleLynn
on 6/12/08 12:42 am - Minneapolis, MN
Thank you Marsha, I never thought that this would happen to my grandma for the most part she has been fairly healthy so it i****ting my whole family pretty hard.  I am just planning to spend lots of time with her and help to keep her as comfortable as possible.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

barbk
on 6/11/08 10:05 pm - Eagan, MN
WELCOME BACK!!!  WE MISSED YOU..... Sorry to hear about your grandma -- I'll keep her in my prayers.... XXOO


Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

NicoleLynn
on 6/12/08 12:42 am - Minneapolis, MN
Thanks Barb!  I missed all of you too!

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Connie D.
on 6/11/08 10:15 pm
Nicole....welcome back sweetie!! You sure have been missed!! I am glad you enjoyed your vacation. Heat just doesn't bother us anymore....that is so awesome!! But then we haven't had much of it yet this spring. Hope that changes really soon!! I look forward to seeing some pics of your trip. Hope to see you soon. Are you going to any of the coffee groups this Saturday? Sorry to hear the news about your Grandma....I will definately keep her in my prayers.....you and the rest of your family as well. Good to see you....glad you made it back safely. Love and Hugs.......connie d
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