About my girlfriend
Good Morning Ladies,
I did not want to t/j Sandra's introduction to the group, but did want to thank everyone for their kind words.
I have been friends with this lady for 15 years, her husband was my oldest daughters first supervisor when she started working. I met them and their son at the summer gathering the company has every year. As most companies do, they got transfered about 10 years ago, but we never lost touch, called, sent emails & cards. When ever we traveled for work or play, we always included a visit with them.
They landed in Florida about 5 years ago and loved it. Due to the economic downturn, the age of her husband (time with same comp) they let most of senior management go. He is in Finance, in the credit division, so jobs like that are very hard to come by. He is now back to work (yea), they have insurance and she was able to have her WLS and is doing so very good with it. Last year, when my girls got married (May & June!) I told my husband my obligations were over, the girls were happy, successful in their lives and careers, the boys likewise (one is in the Army) and it was time for me to have the life I put on hold and sacrificed for the family. I wanted to move from the NE to warmer climates and Florida was my destination (my kids highly approved). I purchased a sweet condo less than an hour north of Orlando. He drops by about every 6 weeks or so when his schedule allows as he travels to the West Coast a lot for business.
Her husband isn't real happy with me at the moment as he thinks she is losing the weight to leave him when their son graduates next year. He sees me having the empty nest and enjoying life and thinks she will start to want that too.
Sorry for the book, sheesh, didn't know all that was all inside of me! Again, thanks for reading :) I love my friend so much and want her to be happy. With herself, her life, job (one of the best nurses I've known) and future.
Shauna
I did not want to t/j Sandra's introduction to the group, but did want to thank everyone for their kind words.
I have been friends with this lady for 15 years, her husband was my oldest daughters first supervisor when she started working. I met them and their son at the summer gathering the company has every year. As most companies do, they got transfered about 10 years ago, but we never lost touch, called, sent emails & cards. When ever we traveled for work or play, we always included a visit with them.
They landed in Florida about 5 years ago and loved it. Due to the economic downturn, the age of her husband (time with same comp) they let most of senior management go. He is in Finance, in the credit division, so jobs like that are very hard to come by. He is now back to work (yea), they have insurance and she was able to have her WLS and is doing so very good with it. Last year, when my girls got married (May & June!) I told my husband my obligations were over, the girls were happy, successful in their lives and careers, the boys likewise (one is in the Army) and it was time for me to have the life I put on hold and sacrificed for the family. I wanted to move from the NE to warmer climates and Florida was my destination (my kids highly approved). I purchased a sweet condo less than an hour north of Orlando. He drops by about every 6 weeks or so when his schedule allows as he travels to the West Coast a lot for business.
Her husband isn't real happy with me at the moment as he thinks she is losing the weight to leave him when their son graduates next year. He sees me having the empty nest and enjoying life and thinks she will start to want that too.
Sorry for the book, sheesh, didn't know all that was all inside of me! Again, thanks for reading :) I love my friend so much and want her to be happy. With herself, her life, job (one of the best nurses I've known) and future.
Shauna
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on 2/21/11 4:06 am - Canada
on 2/21/11 4:06 am - Canada
Dear Shauna, your friend is encouraged by your help; otherwise she would be kind enough to say otherwise. It's unfortunate that her husband see's you as a threat. Your friend is no doubt feeling better about herself as she progresses to lose weight and is happier and smiling more. It's only natural! I would suggest that maybe you could involve her husband in some small way or even just offer to join the both of you in an excersise or walk. She could maybe explain to her husband that if she feels better about herself; then everyone benifits- including him! Laughter and smiling is the best medicine for anyone and we need to do it more! If their relationship is strong; he should not feel like he is losing her; but getting her back! Your friend should also make sure she puts aside a little quality time for her and her husband. I myself have to do this; as we are so wrapped up in our own pain that we tend to forget about the ones around us. Another suggestion is maybe cook that special dinner or leave sweet letters around the house or in his lunch or coat pockets! I figure it never hurts to remind the one's we love that we still care. This is only my opinion and maybe she has already. I wish you well with you and your friend and take care,
Sandra
Sandra
Thanks Sandra,
I guess I didn't explain myself very well. A couple of ladies mentioned on your "intro" thread that I was a good friend. I just wanted to tell everyone about her, but not thread jack your post. She isn't very tech savvy, and doesn't feel comfortable on message boards, while I on the other hand, visit several and post. She just signed up for facebook and is so happy she can keep in touch with her family.
My friend is very well grounded. Her & Hubby do a lot of things together. I was just venting a bit. I am sure the new changes CB is going through, the less comfortable he is. When my Sugar Daddy (dear hubby) isn't in Northern California for work, we all get together and BBQ, CB and I are in a Bible Study on Wed morns and they both lead the youth group at the Church (he for the boys, she for the girls) . She is just starting to be full of energy again! Today is bothering her though, her legs are swelling and she's in some serious pain. I told her to rest and we would meet up tomorrow.
I hope you ladies find some relief from the pain today and don't forget to do something nice for yourself today. Get a pedi, mani, facial, massage. I'm going to the Coach Outlet and getting briefcase or something like that to hold my marketing tools.
Ya'll take care,
Shauna
I guess I didn't explain myself very well. A couple of ladies mentioned on your "intro" thread that I was a good friend. I just wanted to tell everyone about her, but not thread jack your post. She isn't very tech savvy, and doesn't feel comfortable on message boards, while I on the other hand, visit several and post. She just signed up for facebook and is so happy she can keep in touch with her family.
My friend is very well grounded. Her & Hubby do a lot of things together. I was just venting a bit. I am sure the new changes CB is going through, the less comfortable he is. When my Sugar Daddy (dear hubby) isn't in Northern California for work, we all get together and BBQ, CB and I are in a Bible Study on Wed morns and they both lead the youth group at the Church (he for the boys, she for the girls) . She is just starting to be full of energy again! Today is bothering her though, her legs are swelling and she's in some serious pain. I told her to rest and we would meet up tomorrow.
I hope you ladies find some relief from the pain today and don't forget to do something nice for yourself today. Get a pedi, mani, facial, massage. I'm going to the Coach Outlet and getting briefcase or something like that to hold my marketing tools.
Ya'll take care,
Shauna
I think those are great ideas and I do that as well when dh is home. I hope I didn't come across that I was put out.Most Active
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