Wow, 2009 started off very hard with the diagnosis of cancer for Penny. If you don\’t know exactly who Penny is she is part of a family that I have known since I was 15 years old and who, in the last 20 years, has adopted me. I spend most of my holidays with them,Continue reading “Breaking Heart”
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He Is by Mark Shultz
As I left church tonight I was pretty down. Obviously I am still working through mom passing away in December, I found out today that my 101 year old Grandma has been put in a nursing home because of her health and my friend, Penny, is not doing well. I am struggling with my shoulderContinue reading “He Is by Mark Shultz”
Potential Surgery
Okay, so I have posted that I have a torn Achilles Tendon. I spoke with my doctor\’s office this week and even though it is not official the nurse was pretty sure that I would have surgery and that I will be off 3 MONTHS!!!!! at a minimum. 2 of those months I would beContinue reading “Potential Surgery”
God\’s Prayer Answer?
Wow, I am not even sure where to begin. If you have been reading this blog then you know that one of the main reasons I have struggled with my weight is because my mom and I have been co-dependent together. I have written several times about the emotional struggles that we have had. Well,Continue reading “God\’s Prayer Answer?”
Yoga, the Biggest Loser and Stress
Wow, as I mentioned in my post about being Thankful this has not been a good year in a lot of aspects. It seems that it is going to end even more stressful than it even began. As I write this mom is still in the hospital after 5 days with COPD. This is theContinue reading “Yoga, the Biggest Loser and Stress”
Reflections on Being Thankful
Well, as you know, yesterday was Thanksgiving. What a time of year. An excuse to overeat. I don\’t think I did that though. Which I am thankful of. I try to avoid the sharing time with my \”family\” each year because I am always very emotional. This year however, God had another plan. They didn\’tContinue reading “Reflections on Being Thankful”
Going in the Right Direction
Just a quick update. 4 pounds down since last week. Should I choose to eat better I am sure I could lose a lot more. I started counseling last night and I am really looking forward to working with Michele and at the gym to try to get healthy. Brought mom home from the hospitalContinue reading “Going in the Right Direction”
Trying Once Again
Well, last night we started the Biggest Loser at the gym. It is going for 7 weeks. It was a hard workout since I have not been going much lately because of all the things going on with mom and just not feeling like I am accomplishing anything. I need this accountability. I start meetingContinue reading “Trying Once Again”
Avalon\’s Story
This is a long post but I wanted to share with you a little girls story. About 4 years ago my friend, Diane, let me know that her 1 1/2 year old granddaughter, Abby, had just been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer. While Abby was going through her treatments a co-worker of mine found out herContinue reading “Avalon\’s Story”
Accountability – September 27th
I have this book of daily devotions that I have had for about 15 years. I got it in Pennsylvania when I went to visit a very dear family friend. I read through it several years ago and obviously did not heed the advice on the pages. It is called Day by Day Love isContinue reading “Accountability – September 27th”
Weight Goes Bye 