IT'S TOTALLY TUESDAY YA'LL!!

Good am, How are ya'll doing? How was your Monday? I mean the day FLEW by yesterday! The rain was consistent the entire day but it didn't stop me from doing pretty much everything I needed/wanted to. Kayla got a nice ride to school since it was pouring and I got some work, chores etc done and finally got around to "me" although it was short. Got to bed pretty early which was good. What's on the books for your Tuesday? Getting some To Do list items done, hopefully getting out in nature although its still raining but no matter then temps are decent, chores and some writing. I've got some things coming up I need to really map out as well. Enjoy your Wednesday! XOXO's KK

Good morning to you and everyone, looks like another rainy day.But sounds like the rest of the week is gonna be nice. So we get through today and the gloomy weather then we should have a better week I hope. School today and some other errands to do off to a meeting this eve. an maybe lunch w/ a friend if we catch up w/ each other. Just want to say that in my day yesterday I spoke w/ several friends that could use our prayers in dealing with some issues and just want them to know we are always here no matter the situation. So  hope all have a great day and be safe and enjoy.

Good am Melinda, Another rainy day but I'm good with it because I WANT to do very little today. I'll do things but just at my own pace. Hope school goes well and you get to meet up with your friend. Prayers for both of you! I know what you mean I've got a steadily prayer list going and hopefully things will get better as time progresses. Have a good one!

Good Morning, Sunshine.............

Well....it stinks over here.  I have a strained pec muscles, which means that my workouts are limited.  Running is difficult because I cannot catch my breath, and of course, most upper body workouts (and my pole dancing) are out the window for now......BOO!!!! It looks to be a quiet day here in the office, which is great.  I need the break.   I got some great news yesterday - the job that I interviewed for last week, I found out that I was selected so now I just have to wait for HR to call and negotiate the money.  I'm happy, because it is 12 minutes from my house (vice 45 minutes, now) and will save me over $200.00 a month in gas - YEAH!!!!  The bad thing is that I will miss my friends, but, will make new ones. I have it all planned out, I can leave my house at 615 (like I do now), get to work at 630 and wor****il 430 (like I do now), but I will get a 1 hour lunch and the gym is 5 minutes up the street, which means that I will have more opportunity to get my cardio done during the day.  Then, I will leave work at 430 and get home at 445 (instead of 515 now) and still have plenty of time to go for a bike ride, take more dance classes or anything else that I want to do.  I'M EXCITED!!! Ok...now I'm rambling.....have a great day everyone!

Good am Jill, CONGRATS! I hope negotiations go well and I know you'll have no problem building new connections with folks. That's great about being able to get in your cardio during the day as well and that the gym is so close is just wonderful. Not rambling I love to here about others. Sorry about the pec muscles but you'll heal and get back to normal soon. Hugs.....

Morning Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!  Glad you had a wonderful day!!!  Well I am fighting some personal emotional issues as I mentioned yesterday.  Really feeling down about myself so that made yesterday pretty crappy.  Realized that it has probably been building for awhile and just came to a head.  Talked with my darling hubby for quite awhile about things.  He is as usual super supportive.  Trying to find the guidance and wisdom to get through it.  Today is looking better.  It is my hubby's birthday so it is a celebratory day!!!!  A little family dinner with the girlies and a few others is on the books and that is about it.  Have a grand one!!!!!!!  Love you much!!!!!!

Good am Courtney, I too let things build. I've gotten better with reaching out but at times just want to give up/in and knowing I can't makes me struggle some but I will get there. Glad hubs is supportive everyone needs support for sure. Happy Birthday to hubs and hope dinner/fam time is spiffy! Love ya!

Hello! Yesterday I got alot of paperwork done for yet another scholarship app for my daughter. Leo transferred to a new command (he is in the Navy) and I was asked to be an Ombudsman. I was the ombudsman for his prior unit for two years. I am so honored as this command deals with Sailors who are deployed overseas but not as a part of their own unit. That means many families are home dealing with different issues not part of their team. I was asked to develop an online support group, as well as getting together locally with families. Well hello...that is what we do here! Today I am not faring as well as I'd like. I am having issues as a result of adding more iron. In keeping with Ann's eloquent post about Confessions....I woud like to talk about  something that is not to be ashamed of.  Depression. Although I have been seeing my physicatrist,   depression and anxiety have become  a major issue for me post op.   I have suffered from depression since I was about 14 years old but my Mom was more concerned with my weight and when she would take me to a doctor, I would get diet pills instead of dealing with the underlying issue.God forbid I was fat!  At 23 I got married, but my first husband did not believe in medicine. (Good thing he is my ex now) When we separated in 1998, I started taking antidepressants for the situational depression aka the pressures/sadness of divorce.  Fast forward to 2002. I had found and married the man of my dreams, moved to Virginia and when my sailor came home from deployment got pregnant. Wow. I miscarried 8 weeks later. Four weeks after that my Mom passed away, very unexpectedly. Three weeks later, I miscarried again with the twin I has previously lost. (I didn't know I was carrying twins) These events sent me over the edge and I saw 3 differerent phsicatrist's before finding the right one. God Bless this man and the medicines he prescribed. I was on heavy duty meds until I was 4 months post op and was able to come off two of the meds. Now at 10 months out my doctor and I have been trying to find the right balance since absorbtion is now an issue. I find myself wanting to eat everything bad to comfort my pain. Then I look at all of you here, and am so glad I have such a great group of caring folks. I put the cookie in the trash, take another protein drink and crank up the music to get passed those demons. I share my story because I am not ashamed of my mental health issues. We share if we are diabetic, or if we have high blood pressure. To those struggling with your own demons I am here for you. Thanks for caring. I  you all.

My Dearest Jen.  I am so proud of you I can't stand it.  You brought tears to my eyes, my love.  Tears of joy that you trust us enough to share your "demons".  To say you have endured some pretty harsh life issues would be putting it mildly.  And yet, there you are...standing up to them everyday, doing the best you can, not giving up.  I am finding out, first hand, how suprisingly easy depression can creep up on us.  I hope you know that you are not in that boat alone...shoot...forget boat...we got an ocean liner full!!  I have always believed that 95% of the human race should be in therapy & the other 5% are in denial!!  I have wrestled a multitude of demons in my past so depression is no stranger to me.  I won't say I know how you feel because I don't.  I don't live in your body or your mind or your soul.  But I can certainly empathize with what you are wrestling with.  Truth is, there really is life after depression.  You are correct...there is no shame in admitting you have depression.  I dare anyone here to say that they've never experienced it for themselves...I would gladly call them a liar to their face.  Do you know what you truly are?  You are a survivor, a warrior, determined to do everything you can to get past this.  Many others would have thrown in the towel a long time ago & become but you kept on pursuing the help you needed.  That takes a lot of courage, my friend.  A lot of courage.  I will say back to you what you offer all of us...I am here for you.  I love you very much.

Wow Jengirl.. I clicked on this link from the post that Court started... You are certainly an amazing women and are such an  overcomer!   I was an Ombdudsman for 4 years, too.  I love the idea of an online support group. That will be rewarding!  And getting together locally will be fun, too! I'm in the scholarship mode, too!  My daughter has chosen to go to  George Mason in the fall. 

I've struggled w/depression for about the last 15years.  On and off. I've also miscarried.  I have taken some different antidepressants, but I don't right now.  I feel your pain though and if you need anything - please call... xo J