O.T......Hello!!!!

Hello everyone....I finally got my Internet hooked up this morning. Now is the first time I have had to get online..

I am in MN...wooohoooo!!! The move went well I had lots of great people helping me and things went very smooth.

I am almost done with my unpacking. One box left and then to hang pictures to make it homey. Needless to say I am very exhausted and in so much pain. I hope after all this I can rest up some and feel better.

I have been in contact with Grace and Nic. Things seem to be going okay there. Grace made a new friend and is so excited but she said she still misses me too. Nic and I have been texting and chatting every day. He said he is missing me so much. It will be okay. I know I have done what is best for me.

I went with my sister today to pick up groceries. I needed so much. I had nothing!! I bought lots of fruit, veggies, yogurt and other healthy foods. NO SNACK FOOD!!

I missed everyone of you and am so glad to be back on line. I feel like I missed out on so much. I am used to having you all in my life every single day!!  I will catch up on past posts tomorrow.

Have a great night. Prayers for those in  need.

Love and hugs to all.......connie d

Connie,You sound so relieved. . . . and already sound like you feel better. Grace will make lot of new friends and Nic is a young man getting ready to go out on his own. Hopefully Jamie will come back into their lives full time. She knew she could count on you to be there; now she'll have to step back up to the plate herself. I'm so glad that the move went well and is over. Now on to better days ahead!

Yeah!!! You are home.  I am so happy for you and know that within a few weeks, you will be back to your happy self.  Unpacking is not my favorite thing to do but I am like you, I get it done and get the boxes out of the way.  

Going to daycare will be really good for the baby.  Having children to play with and knowing that she is going to be at a certain place at a certain time will help her adjust to your moving out.  But, she knows, just like Nic, that you love them so much.  Your daughter will come around, and if she doesn't, it is her loss.  This isn't going to be easy, but it is not impossible.  I cannot wait to hear what you are doing.   

Dear Connie: 

So glad to hear that you are back home and it is obvious from your words that you are already feeling much better.  Kids are very resilient and they will be just fine. Those such as your daughter and my sister lean alot on others to take care of everything but now, Jamie has little choice- shape up or move on. 

Your first duty is to your own sanity...if you are not healthy, you cannot help your granchildren.  Stress, such as the kind you were under, leads to serious illness as stress reduces the body's defence mechanisms.  Thank goodness you are strong enough to set your boundaries and move. That takes alot of courage and strength...good for you! *hugs*

Nancy B

Glad you're home ... happy you're done unpacking. I'm still unpacking. You obviously have a lot less than I do.

Now you can rest up.

Connie,

I'm happy you are back where you need to be, sometimes the hardest thing we can do is letting go and letting God. . .while I am not on here a lot of the time these days, I take it there was too much leaning on for you to be able to take care of yourself, which, at our stage of life, is so important, so I hope that by being back in the area you consider home, that you will be happier and free to enjoy life more.  Your grandchildren and daughter are lucky to have you and you're not so very far away, it's a phone call and text message and hey, you might consider whether or not you can skype to see them face to face . . .

Lots of hugs sent your way, Laureen

Isn't it funny that we can "hear" happiness and joy in a written post!
I am so glad to hear the happiness and relief in your words.
It's the same with Eileen! I can hear her happiness, too!

Prayers for you and yours. Remember to be good to you.....you took those steps to happiness by moving and doing what you NEEDED.
Hugs, Monica

(((Connie))) I am so tickled for you to be back "home" again where you belong!!!! Sounds like you are already happier there!!! Way to go girlfriend!!! :-) The gkids will adjust soon enough and also keep in touch with you also.

HUGS

 Hi Connie,
I am so happy to see you back on here, and thrilled your move went well.  You deserve a break from the stress life has thrown at you lately.

I am also glad that you are handling the separation from Grace and Nic in a healthy way.  They need a Grandma who is not depressed or hurt..  Now, you can be that Grandma to them, even if it is long distance.  I remember when I was in relapse with alcohol, I wanted to give my Munchkins a sober Grandmother.  I don't see them much, but they call me and they know how much I love them.

Enjoy being back in Minnesota.

Hugs,
Trish