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My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Howdy OFF family,
Life is busy here at work, I'm still catching up from vacation.
Started feeling like a cold coming on late in the afternoon so I skipped the gym...and Laureen went to the gym!!! I'm so proud of her, she is kicking that old "blue" feeling to the curb!! What a gal!!
Lots of hugs to everyone, yep we are all going through trials and sorrows right now. Seems like it puts it all into perspective, our lives and what is really important. It comes down to our friends, family...all the people we love and care about.
Times like this we need to stop and take a deep breath, meditate and really just give thanks. I give thanks to all of you for your unconditional love and support. I give thanks for my health. I give thanks for having a positive attitude and having acceptance of what is in my life.
Like many of you I have a multi-generation living in my home. It's full of people, grand-kids and dogs and one cat. It can get crazy, loud and overwhelming in our house so I just gotta accept my glass is half full. I have to take time for myself too, I like peaceful quiet moments and sometimes it seems these moments don't come for me as often as I want or need.
Christmas is just around the corner and I'm not going to get caught up in the commercialism of this wonderful holiday. I will concentrate on family, the many blessings that have come my way and teach my grandchildren it's really about Jesus and celebrating this wonderful birth.
Life is busy here at work, I'm still catching up from vacation.
Started feeling like a cold coming on late in the afternoon so I skipped the gym...and Laureen went to the gym!!! I'm so proud of her, she is kicking that old "blue" feeling to the curb!! What a gal!!
Lots of hugs to everyone, yep we are all going through trials and sorrows right now. Seems like it puts it all into perspective, our lives and what is really important. It comes down to our friends, family...all the people we love and care about.
Times like this we need to stop and take a deep breath, meditate and really just give thanks. I give thanks to all of you for your unconditional love and support. I give thanks for my health. I give thanks for having a positive attitude and having acceptance of what is in my life.
Like many of you I have a multi-generation living in my home. It's full of people, grand-kids and dogs and one cat. It can get crazy, loud and overwhelming in our house so I just gotta accept my glass is half full. I have to take time for myself too, I like peaceful quiet moments and sometimes it seems these moments don't come for me as often as I want or need.
Christmas is just around the corner and I'm not going to get caught up in the commercialism of this wonderful holiday. I will concentrate on family, the many blessings that have come my way and teach my grandchildren it's really about Jesus and celebrating this wonderful birth.
It is hard enough to coordinate eating, drinking and supplements. The doctor put me on an antibiotic with instructions of no calcium or food within 2 hours, either way. It kills my appetite too, which isn't so bad. Another bout of pneumonia - wonder what good it did to have that shot a couple of years ago?
While waiting for the Rx, I saw my son-in-law, pushing one of the carts with a truck on the front. Inside was Melanie. She flew out of the cart yelling GRANDMA !!!!!! I was plastered with kisses, sloppy and wonderful.
She wrapped her arms around my neck, feet around my waist and proclaimed loud and clear that I smell BETTER than cookies.
I am still smiling.
While waiting for the Rx, I saw my son-in-law, pushing one of the carts with a truck on the front. Inside was Melanie. She flew out of the cart yelling GRANDMA !!!!!! I was plastered with kisses, sloppy and wonderful.
She wrapped her arms around my neck, feet around my waist and proclaimed loud and clear that I smell BETTER than cookies.
I am still smiling.
Annette 
Awww Nettie, I just love those grandbaby moments, I'm going to spend some time with mine tonight as they are the best cheerer uppers ever!
Hope you feel better. . .
Hugs, L
Hope you feel better. . .
Hugs, L
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Good Morning Eileen and everyone......
There sure seems to be more and more hard times for everyone lately....I will continue with my prayers!!
I am just not able to pull myself out of this slump...I see my therapist in a week....hope we can work through some things....I hate this feeling!! I am so depressed I haven't been able to go to my OH coffee support groups....I even canceled going to my Christmas Party for my job this Saturday....not going to the gym and no tanning....I just can't do it!!!! I am definately on overload....too many family and personal issues right now!!
I really don't have anything else to chat about. I need to get back to my job anyway. I will check in again later.
Love and hugs to all.....connie d
There sure seems to be more and more hard times for everyone lately....I will continue with my prayers!!
I am just not able to pull myself out of this slump...I see my therapist in a week....hope we can work through some things....I hate this feeling!! I am so depressed I haven't been able to go to my OH coffee support groups....I even canceled going to my Christmas Party for my job this Saturday....not going to the gym and no tanning....I just can't do it!!!! I am definately on overload....too many family and personal issues right now!!
I really don't have anything else to chat about. I need to get back to my job anyway. I will check in again later.
Love and hugs to all.....connie d
Oh Connie, I hope you don't cancel all your social events.....it's such an uplifting time to be with friends and family....I'm sure it will make you feel better. I will say a prayer for you, dear friend.
It's been a weird morning......did a load of laundry, and waiting to put a casserole in the oven for a Christmas luncheon I am going to at noon.
Otherwise I have been on the computer looking for WL friendly appetizer recipes. Have several social events to attend that require me bringing some kind of food.....found two good sounding ones on bariatriceating.com.
I just pray that all of us can get thru this holiday season and that the trials and tribulations that many of us are having will be resolved in a good way. I am struggling with my weight and am now at my highest since my surgery.....it's my own fault and I admit it, but it has to stop NOW! I never want to go back to where I was, and I surely don't want diabetes or high blood pressure again, so get back on track lady.
We have no snow here yet, but it's cold, grey and windy.
Good thoughts, prayers, and well wishes to everyone on this board.
Hugs and love,
Pat r.
Thank you Cassie (Irishcoda) for the pledge you posted....I am going to read it this noon at our luncheon.
It's been a weird morning......did a load of laundry, and waiting to put a casserole in the oven for a Christmas luncheon I am going to at noon.
Otherwise I have been on the computer looking for WL friendly appetizer recipes. Have several social events to attend that require me bringing some kind of food.....found two good sounding ones on bariatriceating.com.
I just pray that all of us can get thru this holiday season and that the trials and tribulations that many of us are having will be resolved in a good way. I am struggling with my weight and am now at my highest since my surgery.....it's my own fault and I admit it, but it has to stop NOW! I never want to go back to where I was, and I surely don't want diabetes or high blood pressure again, so get back on track lady.
We have no snow here yet, but it's cold, grey and windy.
Good thoughts, prayers, and well wishes to everyone on this board.
Hugs and love,
Pat r.
Thank you Cassie (Irishcoda) for the pledge you posted....I am going to read it this noon at our luncheon.
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Connie,
Baby steps honey ...baby step. Try going shopping for just 1/2 an hour with a good friend. If not just ask someone you trust and can be yourself with to come visit...just a short visit. Maybe put up just one decoration.
I do know how you feel...just got the news last night that my drs. can't figure out why I have chronic abdominal pain..he wants me to see another endocrinologist and get a second opinion. Maybe I need to have my parathyroids removed. Its never ending..
and I don't feel like Christmas. BUT, I have a 5 year old granddaughter who loves Christmas and is helping me to feel better.
(((HUGS))) to you ...if I lived closer I would come and visit for that 1/2 hour..bring you some nice Chai tea.
Hope you feel better...I'm here for you. You can PM me if you want.
Blessings and prayers with you honey.
Marcy
Baby steps honey ...baby step. Try going shopping for just 1/2 an hour with a good friend. If not just ask someone you trust and can be yourself with to come visit...just a short visit. Maybe put up just one decoration.
I do know how you feel...just got the news last night that my drs. can't figure out why I have chronic abdominal pain..he wants me to see another endocrinologist and get a second opinion. Maybe I need to have my parathyroids removed. Its never ending..
and I don't feel like Christmas. BUT, I have a 5 year old granddaughter who loves Christmas and is helping me to feel better.
(((HUGS))) to you ...if I lived closer I would come and visit for that 1/2 hour..bring you some nice Chai tea.
Hope you feel better...I'm here for you. You can PM me if you want.
Blessings and prayers with you honey.
Marcy
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