Sad days/Happy days, but no turning to food!

September 11th and September 12th hold both good and bad memories for me, but this year I am handling those memories so much different. September 11, 1999 my sister and I left for Romania (Hey There Georgie Girl was playing in the airport -- TRUE STORY) September 12, 1999 Giorgi was placed in my arms forever September 12, 2000 my mom died suddenly and unexpectedly while visiting me from NY September 11, 2001 I was in NY for her one year anniversary when the WTC was attacked -- family members and friends were effected. Food was always my comfort on these 2 days after those events, but not this year! I still miss my mom terribly but I know she is with me and I know she is happy for me. I don't need food to comfort me this year!

On another note -- Giorgi had her MRI today. She did WONDERFUL and did not need to be sedated. Actually, I think I jumped more than she did! They did not need to do contrast either, so hopefully that is good news. She does not know it yet, but I am taking her out tonight for a special reward for being so cooperative.

I am so glad you have your memories...good ones as bad.  But, with the bad memory of your Mom passing you also have your love and hold on to so many dear memories with her.  I'll never forge****ching those buildings come down either but I can't even imagine how it would be to actually be there...frightening I'm sure! 

It's AWESOME news about Giogi and you guys have a wonderful time this evening at dinner...making more memories!!!  It's awesome that we can now deal with issues, problems, depression etc without having to turn to food....as Kim says...Food is fuel, not entertainment or in your case consolation!!  Thanks for sharing Nancy!

Wow!  A lot of life's major upheavals have happened on Sept. 11/12!  I am so happy you are dealing with these anniversaries without turning to junk food.

Also happy that Giorgi did well during her MRI.  That MRI tube can be a scary place!  I've had way too many of them myself.  Hopefully you will get good results from the MRI.

Hi, Nancy.
So happy to hear things went well, with the MRI. I didn't know you adopted a baby from Romania. I have friends who had a missions orphanage in Romania...I think the town is Cluge (not sure if I spelled that right).
My mother passed away, from cancer, on 11/9/01. That was my personal 9/11. It was very difficult, yet very sweet, at the very end. My mother had been in a coma for about a day. We decided to surround her bed and pray. I kept my eyes open, and I'm glad I did. When my father finished praying, my younger sister began to sing "In His Presence," and my mother opened her eyes, looked around at each one of us, and went Home. I was the only one to see it. It was a great gift for me. My mother was my very best friend, and while she had no "favorites," she always said she and I had a special bond. I really thought that her last breath would be mine, too, but when I saw the peaceful expression on her face, I knew both she and I would be all right.
I'm happy for you, that you do not overeat in response to your grief. That is a major victory. It's important to feel the feeling, not stuff it down with food. I'm learning that.
Blessings,
Mary

What a special gift your mom gave you in her final moment! For me, it was very difficult. My mom was visiting and I got a call at work that she collapsed. By the time I got to the hospital, she was gone. A friend of mine was the doctor in the ER and he said she died at home. Long story, but 2 years later I received a message from her (totally off topic but willing to explain to anyone who wants to know) letting me know she was always with me. It was then I started to heal.

That must have been a horrible experience, Nancy. What a shock. I'm so sorry that happened. I'd love to hear about her message to you, if you want to share it.
Blessings,
Mary

Okay, this may get long! My sisters had a harder time than I did since mom was here with me when she died. They live in NY. I was not a believer, but they were going to psychic sessions hoping to get a message from her, but never did. One day my cousin told them about a medium who did readings over the phone and my sisters each called her one by one and the things she told them were earily accurate. They convinced me to call her, I called her one day and scheduled a time for her to call me back. I gave her my first name only and no identifying information. She called me back on a Saturday morning and told me to prepare to be on the phone for 2 hours. She said this gift was given to her and she did these medium sessions free of charge because she saw so many people hurting when they went to concert type sessions and did not get read. She started telling me things about my life and people I knew. Things she could not possibly have been told or had known with no identifying info. She knew my mother's name and how she died. After 2 hours of just telling me lots of different info she asked if I had any questions. I did -- I told her I was confused that nothing had come up about my daughter and that surprised me as my daughter was her only granddaughter and the light of her life. She thought for a moment and then told me she was seeing strawberry shortcake. I was about to say that was my mom's favorite dessert when she said it was not a cake, it was on a shirt. The blood drained from my face and it was a good thing I was sitting down - I told her my daughter was sitting next to me and she was wearing a strawberry shortcake doll t-shirt! She told me that was my sign that my mom was always with me. Still gives me chills when I think about it -- but good chills!

Wow, a lot of collective and conflicting emotions.

Great Job on staying focused. Keep up the good work.

Rita

Thats great that you recognize these are days you will never forget and you don't need to turn to food.  Your momma would be so proud!  I hope all is well with your daughter also!