What are you thankful for today?

It's amazing how I never have the time to say what I am proud of each day, however, today I took the time to think and thank God for what he has given me.. Today I am thankful for being able to be hug my kids and see their wonderful smile, I am thankful for having met some great friends here at OH, thankful just for being alive... Thank you all for taking the time to read this post.. Take a minute and think of what you are proud off and thankful for today? Maybe a pound loss, a new outfit finally fits.., woke up today??? Try it, it really helps you cope with today... Hope Everyone is having a wonderful day....... Mercedes &

Hi Mercedes Everyday that I wake up I am thankfull. I am thankful the friends and support I have found here at OH. It's funny you bring this up today, last night I was in bed the kids were asleep and I found myself crying, thinking how I didn't like myself, the way I looked and very unhappy with my weight, I must have cried until 1:30 in the morning, and after a while, I said to myself, your not feeling sorry for yourself and you sure don't want others to feel sorry for me. So get it together and stop complaining and do something about it. I know I can't change things today but in time I can change how I feel about myself and stop crying, So again I am thankful for waking up in the morning and have a place to go, a place to talk about the good and the bad (here at the board) a place to go home to, and for my children who depend on me to do and get them through everyday things. I know I am not alone in this journey and being thankful for the day I always make it a point to be.(thankful) Sometimes I don't want to walk in my shoe, but most of all I don't want to walk in someone elses shoes , but wound still want to help them. Love to you. sorry for being so lengthy about it. &{{{{{hugs}}}}}} Christine

Christine... Girl ain't no need to apologize for it being so lengthy.... Is all good, now dear, do me a huge favor.... The next time you feel like crying, look at yourself in the mirror and say I AM WORTHY, I AM BEAUTIFUL, I AM SOMEONE, AND I AM LOVED BY ME AND OTHERS..... Make this a routine and shortly you'll feel better.. There are many times that I have sat down and felt like crying, however, I have said this to myself and sure got up and haven't shed a tear... Baby Girl, soon it will be all okay.. I suggest, you look into seeing a therapist to clear your mind and soul, some insurances cover it and you only have a copay of $20 or $30, which is not bad... You are very sad and this is something very serious, it has to do with more than just your weight, sometimes we hold on to things and point out our weak spot, which is being overweight. Sweetie, I will call you later or email you my #'s so we can chat.. One more thing...... THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU, JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.... YOU ARE GREAT....... Take Care... Love to ya....... Mercedes

Hi Mercedes I am so thankful to God for keeping me another day. I am so thankful for all his wonderful blessings. I thank him for all the wonderful people here on OH. God has kept me safe in his arms and dispite my short comings, he still loves me and forgives me as I forgive others. Thank you Mercedes for taking time out sharing your beautiful post. It is definitely an eye opener. God bless you always. Glenda peace and happiness always

Mercedes: I am thankful that I know God and his mercies and lovingkindness, no matter how I might not deserve it at times and that even in hard times, we remain fulfilled with his love and guidance. I am thankful that I don't have to apologize to anyone for feeling and knowing it. I am thankful for my family who has supported me. I am thankful for my husband who has taken care of us and stood by my side through every major surgery (3 me, 1 our daughter). For my daughter, an unending doting father that gave all he had and continues to do so. For me: He bathed me, cleaned me, got up in the middle of the night to take me to the bathroom, he got up many more times in the middle of the night to adjust me, because I was uncomfortable. He cleans my wounds and changes my dressings daily. All this as he has to take care of our 2 kids (also sick at times), cook dinner, clean house and wake up 5:00am to get them dress, feed them, drop them where they need to go and be at a stressful job for 9 hours. Only to do it all again the next day. I am thankful that on his days off, he does laundry, takes my son to the pediatrician and then me to my doc's appt. I am thankful when I remember to always love myself first so that I can love others properly. I am thankful that he loves me no matter what I look like. I am thankful when I remember to stop myself from complaining when he leaves the faucet dripping or when I have some other unimportant complaint. I am thankful to be loved by him and to have him to love. I am thankful that at the end of the worse day with my kids screaming and crying in my ear, that I am utterly grateful for them and can't imagine my life without seeing the sparkle in their eyes especially when they awake or hearing their laughter and yes, their cries. I am thankful for my mother who has always given me unconditional love, bent over backwards to give me the shirt off her back and forever will. I am thankful for my life. I am thankful for you asking this question Mercedes, because it reminds me to be thankful, ALWAYS. - A very blessed, Michelle