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Post by MelloYello on Jan 9, 2007 23:28:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the congrats We are moving to AZ, definitely for 2 years....who knows what will happen after that. Unfortunately as soon as I got the happy news there were a string of bad things. On Friday I found out my grandfather was put into a nursing home type place...a few hours later my aunt passed away. While everyone was at the funeral on Monday my grandfather passed away. He was rushed from the nursing home to the hospital and didn't make it. So I spent most of today doing what I know best...cooking and baking. My brother and I took care of my two young cousins as well - we tried to keep it lighthearted and explain things on a "kid" level. They had fun in the kitchen with me (how many 7 year olds know how to make amaretto cheesecake with chocolate ganache? i know at least one! lol) My mind is kind of all over the place right now. I'm so tired but I don't think sleep is going to happen for a while. Ugh. This sucks. Just had to....talk (?) type (?) whatever it is....thanks for listening.
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Post by girliepurple on Jan 10, 2007 8:40:44 GMT -5
I am so sorry for the loss of your aunt and grandfather!!! Big hugs to you and your family.... Hang in there...one death is really tough let alone 2 ... feel free to vent, talk, & type whenever you want!
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Post by katelight on Jan 11, 2007 7:49:36 GMT -5
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Be kind to yourself and allow the time to grieve. Take care Katie
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Post by nightsinge on Jan 16, 2007 19:06:39 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to read of your sad news. Please continue to talk/type with us whenever you feel like doing so. Many blessings to you and your family and hoping that you are being very gentle and caring with yourself right now.
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Post by MelloYello on Jan 16, 2007 23:11:06 GMT -5
Hell of a week. I was ok...even went back to work last Friday....made plans for dinner with friends but when I got home from work I fell apart. Seriously, I put on my pajamas and didn't take them off until Sunday night (to take a shower & put on clean pjs!) Made a deal with myself that since I was the strong one all week I could wallow for a few days but then I had to snap out of it. So Monday I enjoyed my day off...went grocery shopping and cooked up Core meals for the week. It's tough getting back to "normal" but we're getting there. The whole family is all sorts of messed up right now. Luckily (?) we have been through this many times. so I know how to deal. Its sad but I'm the expert when it comes to losing family members. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I really do appreciate it. Like I said, I'm the "strong one" so I don't often have the opportunity to share my feelings/emotions. I bought the BIG bottles of water instead of small ones in hopes of drinking more. You know what, it worked! I drank 2.5 of them today which is a lot more than I would usually drink. Breakfast: Brought strawberries & yogurt, forgot to eat them Coffee w/ splenda & soy X2 Lunch: Core Chicken Saltimboca (YUM!) Salad w/ ff dressing Baked oatmeal (I know this doesn't really follow the guidelines, but its the only way I get oatmeal into my body and definitely DON'T abuse it. I force myself to have 1 piece a day so I'm ok with the tweak) Dinner #1: Sm. cup Manhattan Clam Chowder Dinner #2: WW noodles w/ chicken veggie crockpot meal (eh, not my favorite) Tomorrow we are celebrating coworker's birthdays so I made a giant pan of brownies. I admit, I ate some leftover melted chocolate with toffee bits.
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Post by chicagobeth on Jan 17, 2007 8:11:08 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear of your sad family news. Having just gone through a loss, I know for me the most helpful thing was to get myself back into my eating/exercising routine as best as possible and know that your family would have wanted that for you. Great job on your water intake and great tip - maybe I'll try that as well!
Get a massage or a manicure or something just for you if you can - you deserve it.
-Beth
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Post by nightsinge on Jan 17, 2007 16:42:28 GMT -5
I agree with Beth totally. What (non-food) self indulgence can you do right now? Even taking a time for an extra-long bubble bath or talking a walk JUST to be outside (and not for APAs) can give you some healing time and space.
Our thoughts are with you.
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Post by MelloYello on Jan 18, 2007 21:14:47 GMT -5
::sniffle sniffle:: aww, thanks for the kind words ladies! i'm terrible at giving myself "rewards" like beauty time....but a facial sounds really good right now. i do have a gift certificate for one that has been sitting around since July....maybe its time to use it!
breakfast: coffee w/ soy x 2 lunch: baked oatmeal, salad w/ ff dressing crab & avocado dinner #!: chicken & broc with brown rice dinner #2: not sure, but i'm hungry!
water: not so good today. i only drank 1.5 giant bottle.
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Post by girliepurple on Jan 19, 2007 8:55:43 GMT -5
Hi, how are you feeling? Hang in there... YES use that gift certificate for the facial, this is the perfect time for it. See, we always "save" coupons or wait for a good time to do something for ourselves and these times never come, well now is your time, pamper yourself! Also, exercise is great for stress and it benefits you too! Have a great weekend!
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Post by nightsinge on Jan 19, 2007 21:07:23 GMT -5
i'm terrible at giving myself "rewards" like beauty time....but a facial sounds really good right now. i do have a gift certificate for one that has been sitting around since July.... I was just thinking about this the other day, as I looked at a new bra that I bought but refuse to wear yet. I wonder what it says about us that we're so used to depriving ourselves and putting off good-for-us rewards. D'you think maybe we've used food instead? Hmmmm...
Looking forward to you telling us about that facial. ;D
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Post by girliepurple on Feb 22, 2007 8:38:38 GMT -5
Hi, Mello! How have you been? We have another challenge going if you want to join us. Hope everything is OK.
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