WHATS HAPPENIG SUNDAY
Yesterday was an awful day for all of us here , it was a sad time and is hard to understand why? Why? Why? But like the devotional that Andy put on the board yesterday (if you havent read it ,please do) it will soothe your sole some…there is no answer of why…only God knows why something happened like that to a young woman that just had her life finally. She was a warm and funny and friendly person that loved to hug and smile….She loved life , her husband Walter and her sister and nieces and nephews and the world….I am going to insert a piece in here that she wrote, about a year ago. I hope no one cares .I know all of us old timers read it but I want the newbies to read it and since they didn’t have a chance to I looked for about 3 hours yesterday till I found this. I hope you all read this and enjoy it as much today as we all did when she first wrote it.
And that was Angie….I love all of you so very much .I hope all of you a wonderful Sunday, go hug your spouse or kids tell them you love them , we never know how much or little time we have …
Topic: My Friend, My Prison is no more...Well as many of you know I LIVED in my big old comfy chair for the past 8 years. It has seriously fallen apart over the years and we've had to nail it together, tie it together, and even sewed it in a few places. As you can imagine from me weighing 557lbs it took alot of abuse from my weight. It didn't have any springs or insides anymore so we stacked about 13 blankets in the bottom and put a big piece of foam in for the seat. It had pillows stuffed in each side from God only knows how long ago. I found a couch pillow I hadn't seen in years in it. We of course had a chair cover over it so it didnt look nearly as bad as it does in the pics. Well yesterday was the end. I took a hammer to it. It was kinda hard because for so long I NEEDED that chair--I was uncomfortable in anything else. I LIVED in it. Slept in it, ate in i****ched tv in it, ALL day ALL night EVERYDAY. I did cry when I took my first swing at my old buddy. It was hard to break down something that had been such a good friend to me. My husband said why are you crying, I said because this chair was my friend. My husband called it stolckhome syndrome. He said NO it wasn't your friend Angie it was your prison--you were trapped in this thing, beat the crap out of it--that part of your life is over. So I did. When we got it to the front door and at the steps I kicked it out the door and down the steps. When it landed I literally exhaled. Man it felt soooo good. I can't tell you the weight that was just lifted off of me.
Sunday Deb C is giving me an exercise bike that I will be putting in it's place right in my living room. NO more sitting--unless I'm exercising!!! (thanks so much Deb)
~Angie
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GOD BLESS YOU TODAY
JAN COOK
Today the sun is going to shine. I for one need this to happen. I could not get Angie out of my mind yesterday, I cried and cried all day. Her poor family! Although we don't know what God's plan is for us we have to trust that he has it all under control. I know Angie would not have wanted us to sit around and be sad, she would want us to cherish life, friends and family just as she did. I will miss her terribly, her smile, her humor, her encouragement but remember her for the wonderful person that she was.
Today I'm going to be totally lazy. This is the first day I have had nothing planned. I think even the laundry is done. I think every once in awhile we need a day to relax. Since I've been home from Arizona I've been going gang busters at work. I'm happy I'm busy but I haven't even had time to really get things back in order around the house. I'm going to watch a movie today and just kinda hang out. Do a little cooking and enjoy some Chai tea protein with whipped cream of coarse. ;)
Tuesday we went to Columbia for my one year appointment. I have lost 148 lbs and 24 inches off my waist and 2.5 off my neck. WOAH! The doctor seemed really happy with my results. They want me to wait another 12 months before I pursue plastics. Since I'm still actively loosing they said they want you to be the same weight for at least 6 months before any kind of plastic surgery. Which makes since I guess. They also said they refer everyone to St. Louis, but I will be going to Dr. Hawes. They drew the usual 14 tubes of blood and I should get the results in a couple of weeks. There were people in the nutrition class that were a few years out and everyone was doing great. Nice to see that. I don't have to go bac****il October of next year! YAY!
I hope everyone enjoys the sunshine today I'm going to open the curtains and let it shine all threw the house. Have a wonderful day everyone! ;) Lou
Today I'm going to be totally lazy. This is the first day I have had nothing planned. I think even the laundry is done. I think every once in awhile we need a day to relax. Since I've been home from Arizona I've been going gang busters at work. I'm happy I'm busy but I haven't even had time to really get things back in order around the house. I'm going to watch a movie today and just kinda hang out. Do a little cooking and enjoy some Chai tea protein with whipped cream of coarse. ;)
Tuesday we went to Columbia for my one year appointment. I have lost 148 lbs and 24 inches off my waist and 2.5 off my neck. WOAH! The doctor seemed really happy with my results. They want me to wait another 12 months before I pursue plastics. Since I'm still actively loosing they said they want you to be the same weight for at least 6 months before any kind of plastic surgery. Which makes since I guess. They also said they refer everyone to St. Louis, but I will be going to Dr. Hawes. They drew the usual 14 tubes of blood and I should get the results in a couple of weeks. There were people in the nutrition class that were a few years out and everyone was doing great. Nice to see that. I don't have to go bac****il October of next year! YAY!
I hope everyone enjoys the sunshine today I'm going to open the curtains and let it shine all threw the house. Have a wonderful day everyone! ;) Lou
Good Morning all...
I agree Jan and Lou...what an awful day yesterday was and wish that we would never have to go through something like that ever. But we all know that there is a grand plan that the lord has for us and it was Angies turn to start that new part of her life.
Death is such a hard part of life...all the "why's" and pain that go's with it...but we can take comfort in knowing that Angie would not want us to sit and cry and be down...she would want us to keep going and smile and enjoy life to its fullest, just as she did everyday.
So here is to Angie...a smile back to you girl....you have lighten so many lifes with you smiles and determination....you will be truly missed, and loved forever.....hugs to you my friend
I hope that everyone on this board has a peaceful day today and Im with jan , please hug you family...and let us be thankful for this day...because we never know when we may not have another..
Love and Hugs..
Corrine
I agree Jan and Lou...what an awful day yesterday was and wish that we would never have to go through something like that ever. But we all know that there is a grand plan that the lord has for us and it was Angies turn to start that new part of her life.
Death is such a hard part of life...all the "why's" and pain that go's with it...but we can take comfort in knowing that Angie would not want us to sit and cry and be down...she would want us to keep going and smile and enjoy life to its fullest, just as she did everyday.
So here is to Angie...a smile back to you girl....you have lighten so many lifes with you smiles and determination....you will be truly missed, and loved forever.....hugs to you my friend
I hope that everyone on this board has a peaceful day today and Im with jan , please hug you family...and let us be thankful for this day...because we never know when we may not have another..
Love and Hugs..
Corrine
Cor
Dear Aunt Jan and OH Peeps,
I just want to start my post out by saying that ALL of you mean a great deal to me. Angies passing has really impacted all of us. I, like Lou, cried off and on all day yesterday. I hugged my kids, I called my mom, I went and saw my grand-daughter and loved on her. I called my girls JUST to tell everyone I LOVED THEM! I want them to KNOW and I want all of you to KNOW! I wouldnt have met Angie if it hadnt been for this journey-nor would I have met the rest of you-and your so much more than a website to me, really-your family and friends that I will cherish as long as I am breathing myself!
I realized yesterday, something I think Angie would be happy about-is that there is time for restoration in my family. She adored her family, and I know that if some of my family members passed away tomorrow, I would have so many regrets of not making peace with them beforehand, and for that.....I am making peace. Yes, I know there is a difference between situations, but life is way too short to live with regrets, hatred or anger in your heart and so on.
I read Susies post about how Angie really wanted to play softball and I think that a good tribute to her-would be to play a softball game when we have our next reunion..... So, its too early for details-but I believe that will be on our roster, in her memory!
Im waiting to see her arrangements and to get her address. Since I will not be able to attend, I want to send a card and I would love to be able to contribute to some sort of flower arrangement or plant, BUT....I cannot even pretend to have the money all by myself. If anyone is going to send something, I would love to be able to send someone some cash/check and have my name added to that-Renee said she will as well.
I am praying the family has strength and peace of mind as they go through this very difficult time and I know that she affected all of us in one way or another and I know that God has amazing plans for her as an angel-I am so glad that we know she is in a better place, and no longer in pain! I just dont like the situation and cant phantom WHY, myself! Im so glad she knew I loved and cared about her.
Today I have a lot of odds and ends to do, as I am busy again tomorrow and then Tues I have surgery, so next week is shot for me-so I just have today and tomorrow. A little nervous, I have to admit, BUT....I am telling myself that if its my time, its my time-and only God knows, so I am giving it to God....However, I am still going to ask for prayers for me, for strength and peace of mind for my surgery and for my family too. Thank you guys-your awesome prayer warriors and I love you all.
Love and prayers to all. I hope you all get to spend the day in the presence of those you love! Love, Janet
I just want to start my post out by saying that ALL of you mean a great deal to me. Angies passing has really impacted all of us. I, like Lou, cried off and on all day yesterday. I hugged my kids, I called my mom, I went and saw my grand-daughter and loved on her. I called my girls JUST to tell everyone I LOVED THEM! I want them to KNOW and I want all of you to KNOW! I wouldnt have met Angie if it hadnt been for this journey-nor would I have met the rest of you-and your so much more than a website to me, really-your family and friends that I will cherish as long as I am breathing myself!
I realized yesterday, something I think Angie would be happy about-is that there is time for restoration in my family. She adored her family, and I know that if some of my family members passed away tomorrow, I would have so many regrets of not making peace with them beforehand, and for that.....I am making peace. Yes, I know there is a difference between situations, but life is way too short to live with regrets, hatred or anger in your heart and so on.
I read Susies post about how Angie really wanted to play softball and I think that a good tribute to her-would be to play a softball game when we have our next reunion..... So, its too early for details-but I believe that will be on our roster, in her memory!
Im waiting to see her arrangements and to get her address. Since I will not be able to attend, I want to send a card and I would love to be able to contribute to some sort of flower arrangement or plant, BUT....I cannot even pretend to have the money all by myself. If anyone is going to send something, I would love to be able to send someone some cash/check and have my name added to that-Renee said she will as well.
I am praying the family has strength and peace of mind as they go through this very difficult time and I know that she affected all of us in one way or another and I know that God has amazing plans for her as an angel-I am so glad that we know she is in a better place, and no longer in pain! I just dont like the situation and cant phantom WHY, myself! Im so glad she knew I loved and cared about her.
Today I have a lot of odds and ends to do, as I am busy again tomorrow and then Tues I have surgery, so next week is shot for me-so I just have today and tomorrow. A little nervous, I have to admit, BUT....I am telling myself that if its my time, its my time-and only God knows, so I am giving it to God....However, I am still going to ask for prayers for me, for strength and peace of mind for my surgery and for my family too. Thank you guys-your awesome prayer warriors and I love you all.
Love and prayers to all. I hope you all get to spend the day in the presence of those you love! Love, Janet
Hi Jan,and all my OH Friends,
I think posting that from Angie is a good thing, I read it last week on her profile and it is really awsome what she achieved. I am like the rest of you, She's in a better place, no more pain, but lots of love and peace.
Janet, You are in my prayers, Keep positive and let God take care.
I also love this board it is the only place I can read that others have actually gone through the same things I have and there is so much love shared here.
God Bless all of you.
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