Good news and Bad...a mixed lot.

Well, we just got home from a week in Branson, MO...had a wonderful time. We saw four shows, went to the Titanic, the Hollywood Wax Museum, the Butterfly Palace, Inspiration Tower, and to the Natural Bridge in Arkansas. We had such a wonderful time we didn't want to leave but of course, all good things must end, eventually...well, trips anyway! I did really well on my eating plan. I only messed up twice, once when I ate a quarter of a small roll at McFarlains and another time by eating a bunch of strawberries. I have never had a problem with them but for some reason, I have developed an allergy to them so now I am covered in tiny little hives and my face looks like I'm sixteen again...break out the Clearasil, LOL! When I got home I got on the scale and found out I'd lost another five or so pounds! I say "or so" because my scale is never the same as Dr. Houston's. So that is all the good news... I got some really bad news as soon as I got home. I found out that my favorite uncle on my Mom's side died suddenly this afternoon of a massive heart attack. He was a wonderful guy and always showed me nothing but love. I will miss him terribly. The strange thing is that all day today I had a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach like something was going to happen. I kept telling Eddie to slow down and be careful...I was so on edge and didn't know why. I had been thinking of my uncle earlier and wondering when I was going to feel like facing the destruction and go visit him and the rest of my family. (They are on the Gulf Coast where Katrina just wiped the coast out...Biloxi and Gulfport.) I have been putting it off since I didn't think I could handle seeing the place so devastated...now I really wish I had gone and faced my fears. It hurts a lot knowing I will never see him again...well, on Earth anyway. I know he will be in Heaven. He was one that never made me feel any less of a person because of my weight...he always made me feel great. He had a hilarious sense of humor and could make anyone laugh without even trying. This is the second sibling my Mom has lost and everyone thought she would be the first to go because of her numerous health issues. My uncle's wife is twenty years older than him and we thought she would go first of the two...they have been married for over thirty years...she is under sedation and not doing well. Please everyone, pray for my family and for my mom to have strength to get through this heartache. I love you Uncle Henry and I will miss you so much! Sorry for such a long post guys but you are such a support to me I had to let it out!

Hugz to you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear uncle. Please let your mom know that we are praying for her too. I'm assuming you will be heading down for the funeral. Travel safely and hug the rest of the family extra tight. Susan

Hi Kym, Welcome home. So sorry about your uncle. Will keep your family in my prayers. Glad you had a fun trip. My hubby & I went last summer. We have been 7 or 8 times. I never came home & had lost weight. You did really great. Hugs Ellen

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Travel safely, because I know you are tired after just returning from your trip. Keep us posted when you return!! Hugz!! Shelia

Sounds like you did have a great time in Branson... did you get to see the show of the funny man with playing 2 pianos? Jim something. I like strawberries too... but I try now to only eat 3 at the most... or 6 halves... ever since I got on all this protein ,that is. Before I did eat more than 3 but I try to do better now... I am sorry to hear about your uncle. I know that you will miss him a lot. He would have been so proud of you for all that you have accomplished in your life, school, family, weight loss. Maybe the feelings you had that day was some type of way that the Lord was preparing you for the news. He does work in ways that we don't understand, and thankfully you have the knowledge that one day you will see him again.

Melinda, yes, we got to see Jim Stafford. He was actually the one I wanted to see the most since I have been a huge fan of his since he did a movie in the 80's called "Kid Colter". Yes, I believe that God was preparing me for something and I do know that I will see him again...he was a good man. Thanks for your words! See you soon!

Kym, I am glad you made it home safely. I am so sorry to hear about your uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kym, honey, I'm glad you had a great vacation, I was telling my son Phillip just yesterday that I wanted to go to Branson just once. But I am truly sorry for your loss. Know you are in my prayers as well as your aunt and family. Love ya, Kathy

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle Kym... its never easy losing anyone close. He'll always be with you in your heart and memories Glad to hear you had a great time in Branson though! *hugs*