It's Wednesday - How's Everything Going?

Hi Everyone - I've missed you all!  But I'm back.  Things are going well.

It's been a long time, and I'm sorry I haven't updated you before.  There was so much going on after the fire.  Dealing with the insurance, the replacement of my mobile home, replacing my lost items, etc. 

At first, I was very depressed.  But things got better as time passed.  In fact, one "special" thing that happened was after the fire I called a real estate agent my husband and I met 20 years ago.  We had all become friends, and visited one another, and our daughters had sleep-overs, etc.  We lost touch after my husband passed away 10 years ago.  In fact, Steve spoke at Mick's memorial service.  So I wanted to get some advice on my options after the fire, and I called Steve.  We got together to talk about different things I could do.  Then we went to lunch when he came with me to meet the mobile home dealer/contractor.  Then he asked me if I wanted to go see a movie with him, and one thing led to another.  We've been to movies; we go "camping" in his RV, sometimes alone, sometimes with his daughter); we've gone to concerts; went to his time-share in Newport, RI, for a few days; etc.  This guy is amazing.  He is a truly good man, and treats with me with such respect - and we're spending more and more time together.  I've met many of his friends.  He is someone who does not like to "just sit around" - a big change for me after my relationship with Jim.  He makes me truly happy.

Long story short:  At first I was devastated by the fire, had a rough time for a while, but now I'm in a great position.  My new place is beautiful; my mortgage payment has decreased - not only is it $150 less, it also includes my real estate taxes in the payment; and Steve and I are doing great.  I was off track on my eating for most of the time - nothing excessive, but I did gain ten pounds.  But I'm committed to getting back on track, and I've been doing well the past ten days, so I hope to see the scale moving down again.  I've got a doctor's appointment tomorrow and hope to see a drop.

I've got a lot of catching up to do here, so I'll read some past posts...but I hope you're all doing well.

Feels great to be back!

Mary I am so happy to see that things are working out good for you!! I don't get to post much, mostly read, but I try to keep up. I had often wondered how you were doing after the fire. Good luck to you and also with your friend.

susan

Welcome back, Mary...funny how sometimes, when it seems that our lives are falling apart, they are truly mixing up the pieces so they can fall back INTO PLACE! It has always been my belief that things happen for a reason and I see this happening around me quite a bit.

Greetings to all.

Today, Wednesday, is my REST DAY...hahha..I know, few who KNOW me believe this but I am staying home..dealing with minor tasks and have all of my "business calls" done and resolved. I am frustrated a bit as my weight has jiggled up and down about 5 pounds. Unable to take my daily fluid pills, needed for chronic lymphodema in both legs and feet, because I had to go out to meetings all week. (can't go to pee every ten minutes while driving). Normally this is not a problem but I see the SURGEON tomorrow re: knee surgery and wanted my weight to be down 35 pounds since I saw him last..instead it is only down 30 but after today's water pills, it might drop a bit.

I am a tough old broad BUT I confess, I am a bit nervous about this appointment. I prefer to avoid knee replacement (both) and try the "dualane" injection...gell being injected into the sac around the knee joint...this is supposed to be very successful and less invasive than complete replacement of the knee joints. $500/knee but , as hubby says, I cannot continue in pain like this so I am prepared to pay the costs...insurance will not. I picture HUGE needles to insert the gel and just shudder. JB said he would take me and drive so I don't have to worry about that. First thing that they do is take x-rays of both knees then the doctor sees me right away. Likely will get the shots right then.

Today's menu:

B  hot chocolate protein drink

S small banana & a piece of hard cheddar

L tossed salad with turkey meat, nuts & seeds

S yogurt

D  chicken fingers & green beans

bedtime S   hot chocolate protein drink

So far, doing well

Hi Ladies,

Welcome back Mary. Glad everything is working out for you.

I've been eating on plan but the scale wasn't  forgiving yesterday morning. Today I did stopped and get an ice cream cone but I was still in my calorie range still.

I had a job interview today. Hopefully I will get this job.

Everyone have a good day.

Yvonne

Mary,

So good to hear from you & so happy everything is falling into place!

I cry happy tears for you.. Things happen for a reason... fresh start... I am really happy for you.

You are a very good lady... I am very happy you found someone nice...or that he found you.. He is smart - he knows "a good person"... 

Have fun...