If i make it through december everything will be alright.

Hello all this is joe again and i thought id check in and let everyone know what a horrible month this has been to anyone that cares. First my dog nibbler, a pug who was only one died because he had a series of really bad seizures that must of fried his brain, and that was really hard on me. Then as i bury him i get a call that a friend had passed away. So we go to West Virginia to the funeral and literally one day after we come back more bad news, We lost that persons mother who was 82 but i thought this women as a second mother. I know that they are all in heaven, but it is still hard to lose someone that is close to you. Surprisingly i haven't turn to food like i have in the past when i was sad. I am now down to 220 which is great and everyone has asked me, I bet you must be happy with all that weightloss, well i wish i could just focus on that instead of all this sadness. I am slowly feeling better and restarting to be happy about my weightloss and i am just so glad that i have this site and people who care about my journey and just wanted to share my month with all just in case anybody was wondering why i haven't posted like i used to. I wish all a very Merry Christmas and please be safe.

It has been a tough December for you. But, even with the adversity you have handled yourself well. Congratulations on that. Your strong will,  determination, and positive attitude will help you through these tough times.

Thanks Ken

 Sad news indeed, even more so given it's proximity to such a happy time of year!

 Chin up and try and stay positive... I've been reading how well things have gone for you in your personal journey...  Bad things usually happen in 3's, but on the flip side, so do the good and pleasant things :)

Kev

Thanks Kev, It has always blown my mind that when people around me die, they die in groups of three's within a short period of time. I know that i will see them all one day so i take comfort in that. Merry christmas

I love my dog more then my kids....(i'm only 1/2 kidding)....my advice is to try and stay focused on what is good in your life right now. It's easy to get thinking about things that won't benefit you...there is nothing you can do about losing someone. There is nothing you can do about losing your dog....so it's no use pondering on it for too long.

Scott

 Sorry for the loss Joe, i know how tough it is. Last year i lost a friends father on dec 18th & my father on dec 30th a day after my birthday and the worst part was that he was in Montana and i live in New Hampshire so i couldnt go see him. Last year i ate everything in sight because it was the only way to deal with things but now because of the surgery and great friends and you guys here to support me i dont think i would eat that bad. But the pain will still be there no matter how much you weigh. Just keep yourself busy buddy and if you need to talk just give me a shout, remember how important your support people are and use them to get through it.Again sorry for your loss buddy

Thanks Jeff, I can't believe that overeating used to be a tool i used to cope with sadness, I have definatley kept myself busy trying to make my childrens christmas very special. Thanks again for your kind words and merry christmas.

Wow, tough time for you, but I'm impressed you reached out and shared here. You'll get through it.

It's not IF you make it through December, it's WHEN.

Peace to you,

Dude

Thanks Dude, Merry Christmas