Thankful Thursday WLS Express

GOOD MORNING! Its Thankful Thursday- what are you thankful for today?

Its Thursday! Today I'm thankful for good medication intervention- my doctor saw me yesterday and said the right half of my face was really swollen -funny because I didn't see it but my eyes have been so watery from being sick maybe I didn't catch it. She gave me steriods, cough syrup, and stronger antibiotics, and this morning I'm feeling better finally. Not well, of course, but I didn't wake up gasping for air and coughing as much so I'm more rested for sure.
I've been watching the tv on the tragedy in Haiti and I'm so thankful for my home and my family. Its so sad.

Today I'm going to Meggie's alma mater-FW Country Day, for disability awareness day. I'm going to be doing some simuations of not only total blindness but varying eye conditions that leave you with some sight but not great sight since most people in the world that are visually impaired aren't totally blind. It should be fun.

I hope everyone has a great day today!

Good Morning Alissa & TMB,

I am blessed and thankful for all things good and bad because they mold me into the strong woman that I am which enables me to face life's challenges and triumphs.  Good luck to you today as you do your simulations Alissa.

Faith, I love that.  Sounds like a Hallmark card!!!  Very nice sentiment and really says soooo much.

Good Morning Alissa and the rest of my TMB Family,

Hope you are staying nice and warm.  It's chilly here this morning but they said it was going to warm up, then again thats what they said yesterday and it never go above 40.  Oh well.  Alissa I love it when you post and ask us what we are thankful for.  That means I have to take a sec and reminde myself how realy thankful I am for all I have been given.  Most of all I am thankful for my WLS, My family, (chosen or otherwise) and for having a faith that is second to none.  I am really not enjoying Dover at all.  I like being close to Tim and Jon but thats about the only thing.  Maybe that will change as time goes on, but I never thought I would say this  I miss Texas.   We had a good night last night.  We went to Bob Evans for dinner, and then to Walmart to get my script filled.  Of course they are back ordered so will have to go tonight to Walgreens or something like that.  Mark has been taking the van to work cause it is really to cold to take his little sports car out and about.  I dont mind, dont normally go very far.   He is still felling misserable.  Has a doctorsa appt this morning for something else but I am hoping the doctor will hear him and giv him something for that.  I dont think he is very happy with his job and that makes a huge difference in his life.  Guess I will just be here to support him as he is always here for me when I need him, and he is the love of my life.    Ok, almost time to get Eric up and going.  It's really the hardest part of the day for us, and today will be a little harder because a little homework to finish before he heads for school.  Prayers this morning for all in need especially all those in Hattii that are suffering because of the quake and for those that are spending cold lonely nights on the streets.  Have a blessed day.  Love you guys.

Michelle, are you out there making new friends?  Are you a church member where you can joins a women's group or a bible study?  What about on base, are their clubs for crafts, cards or something?  You need to meet people.  You're too much of a social person to stay home alone.  You're never going to settle until you are fulfilled on all levels.  So step out there woman!  Be that social butterfly that you are, shine your lights and draw them in with your smile and you kind heart.

Tawnya,

You are so right.  I need to get out, I am a people person but lately it seems easier said then done.  I want to get involved in a church because that is where I get what I really need.  We have been to a couple of different ones and Eric and I both agreed on one we like.  So on Sunday I need to get myself dressed up and just go!  No excuses.  Thanks for saying those nice things about me.  You made me cry!  Hugs!

Oh Michelle,

Hon, you remind me of myself when I first moved to VA.  I HATED it here and wanted nothing more than to move back to TX.  It took a good loooooooonnnnnnnggggg six months for me to stop being quite so upset about being here and a good year before I started finding things I actually LIKED about the place.  Anyway....  All that to say:  What really helped me was finding a church and getting involved.  I met other ladies who befriended me.  They met me for lunch.  Listened to me moan and groan about missing TX and how much I hated it here and they didn't take it personally.  They prayed for me and with me and made a huge difference in my life.  It was also during this time that I really started drawing closer to God and letting Him fill the voids in my life.  I have grown so much spiritually since moving here.  In that way, it was very good for me and quite a blessing. 

So, hon, I know how much you have depended on your faith and how active you were in TX.  Go find a good Bible believing, teaching church and get involved.  Join a women's Bible study.  See if you can find somewhere to volunteer while Eric is at school.  Get out of the house!  I wish I had earlier.  It would've made a huge difference. 

And, one day soon we need to figure out where halfway is and meet!!!

Take care and know you can call or text me anytime.  I know how you feel.  It wasn't that long ago for me....and honestly, some days I still feel that way.  HUGS!!!

Thanks Susan,

I know that eventually I will be ok.  It's just hard making myself get up and go.  I had a wonderful support system in Texas at the church I was involved in.  My Spiritual walk became everything I wanted it to be.  I am so afraid of loosing that.  Eric and I have gone to one church that we really liked and so we need to go back and try and get involved.  Like I said I know what I need to do, its just a matter of getting out and doing it.  We do need to figure out a time to get together.  Mark is going to Silver Flag in Florida for a week in a week.  He leaves on the 25th.  Not looking forward to it but it is part of being a Military wife!  Ok need to get up and get some stuff done.  Thanks for being there!  Love you!