Seven Months Out and Learning to Travel with Myrtle

Thank you!  I missed being here, too!  My internet connection on the ship was wonky at best, so I gave up trying to post. 

I am happy -- I think we are all happy here -- some more than others, but we're getting healthier by the day and doing our best.  You are doing really well!  Such a short time and you're about 1/3rd finished, right?  That's GREAT!  Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work!

As usual, here is me checking in a day late ... and probably a dollar short too.  LOL  There is not much to say that hasn't already been said.  You should take great joy in these posts you have received.  The love and support and friendship you give every day is something to be very proud of.  And you're getting it back right in this very post.

Plus you're just darned funny .... and cute too!  Love the picture and love the hat.

I do give you lots of credit for your absolutely militant approach to this plan -- something I envy and wish I could do just a little better.  God knows I have my days ... and I'm paying for one (or two!!) of them right now.  But your commitment has been unbelievable.  And while the scale is not doing what you want it to, your attitude remains positive.  I don't know if I could do that.

You have truly been a friend through all of this.  I am absolutely THRILLED for your progress and success -- and seat belt story.  I am also glad you tested your sleeve just a tiny bit.  But more importantly, your point really hit home about how it wasn't necessarily worth it or all you thought it might be.  I do find that to be the case often ... and need to remind myself of this when I'm faced with poor choices.

We're glad you're back ...even just for a short time right now.

Nancy, you are such a great friend.........I feel lucky and blessed.  Your kind words mean so much to me.  As I've said often, if it weren't for people such as yourself, I doubt I could hang on sometimes.  The support and encouragement you all give so generously makes this so much easier.  It's not that I don't get in the dumpers -- I do.........but I don't like it in there, so I choose to push to chirpy and at least content with life as it is. 

Yep, I'm militant -- which is funny because I was a true flower child in the 60s LOL  It's the fear that keeps me on plan.  Though I don't have as much fear now because I've gently tested my sleeve and she just doesn't give a hoot what I give her -- as long as she gets something.  I'm grateful I haven't found any triggers..............yet!

Enjoy the Spring day -- it's not gonna last -- my bright green grass is gray and white now -- snow has started.  And it's comin' your way!!!

We are all going to have to find a location we can agree on and get together.  So many folks seem interested, so maybe we can try to hook up later this year.  Or, maybe we can put together a cruise and go sail away for a few days/a week.  How much trouble can we get into on a ship?    OMG LOL -- I should never have said that!  Hahahaha

Hugs my friend,

Ree