Good Morning Michelle & All Who Follow...! image

MiNY--Sounds like life has been busy for you while I was gone! I am glad you and Katelyn are getting settled. Therapy for her was probably a wise choice. We moved around alot when I was a kid (not always a huge move like that, but still hard for a kid) and it was difficult to leave my friends and familiar place. When I was in high school I went to numerous high schools and it was extremely hard. Sounds like maybe she is starting to adjust. I know you were talking to Robear Robin about the time for self and doing for self, but it really spoke to me too. I am a giver, not a taker, and have really struggled and felt guilty in the months since my accident with people doing for me and me not being able to do for myself and everyone else. I don't know that it is really pride (maybe some), but I am just not accustom to people doing for me. A time when I should have been gladly receiving people's help and attention, I felt really uncomfortable. Maybe it sounds weird and I don't know how to explain it, but instead of being glad to be pampered, I felt embarrased and almost ashamed. Does that make any sense? Now, I am wrapped up again in doing for everyone else and ignoring myself. I am going to try to work on doing something special for myself this week. Not sure what, but I will think of something. Anyone have any ideas? Something different.

Boston--I know all too well what you mean about what you said about you & your hubby. I am right there with you. The insensitivity is heartwrenching at times. Personally, I don't eat-- I get mad. But, like food-- the anger hurts me more than anyone else-- until my anger overflows and my angry words bite back. Still, even then it doesn't help, it just places a bigger island between us. The only attention/affection he gives is when he wants something... if you know what I mean. (Sorry, but that is the last thing on my mind.) I don't really have any answers, accept maybe to try to sit down and talk to him. I have tried to do that on several occasions, but he gets overly defensive and tries to make it all my fault. It is important to let him know how you feel, though.

Joan-- I am in East Tennessee, but I was raised in Southern California. I know-- what a mix! I have lived here since '94, so I guess I am considered a transplant. image

Well, we have a missions dinner with a group from our church this evening. I hope that they have something healthy to eat, but you know how potlucks are! We will see. I need to do a few things this afternoon, so I will catch up late this evening. Have a great day!

Keep Smilin'-- image
Robin/Sunshine


imageToday I will thank God for the many blessings that he has given me, instead of griping and complaining about things I cannot change or control; keeping in mind it ALL could be GONE in the blink of an eye. image Today I will do my best to focus on today and the tasks at hand. image I will not fret about the past, and I will not overwhelm myself with all the "what ifs" that tomorrow may (or may not) hold. image I will choose to have a positive attitude and will seek to make wise decisions for myself and my children and understand that some decisions may not be easy, but are the best for my/our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health and well-being. image I will also remember that taking life "one day at a time" does not ignore tomorrow or avoid setting future goals, but it does not DWELL on the could-a/should-a/would-a's in life. image

[Gotta get back on track... Heaviest Weight= 275/280lbs / Jan '07= 267lbs / August '07= 223lbs / Now... 234lbs... / Current Goal= 223lbs... Longterm Goal= 150-170lbs]
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