Almost 6 years out

Feb 17, 2011

March 10, 2011 will be 6 years since my DS revision that changed my life (and extended it!) That's less than a month away.

I've made it through the most difficult year of my life (with many blessings, too, though).

I met my husband in August 2009. (blessing) 

He proposed in October 2009. (blessing)

My mother fell and broke her hip December 25th, 2009 - limiting her to Seattle so she was no longer where I live in Las Vegas.

She missed my wedding January 10, 2010. (wedding was the blessing) 

I was in Seattle during March 2010 for my upper body lift surgery - mom was in the assisted living, so it wasn't the same without her there :( ... but it was a blessing to be able to stay in her home. Difficult surgery, not a very relaxing break from school!

I went to Seattle in May 2010 again due to mom's declining health... again in August...

school started again after 2 week vacation (no summer break for me... changed from a year-round school to 9 month).

We closed on our home and moved October 4th. (big blessing)

I was in Seattle again in October (7th or 8th) then back end of October/November and she died November 6, 2010. Her service was November 21, 2010.  (The blessing was that I was there the day she died, we kissed goodbye, she sent me off to lunch with a friend, and died with my sister taking care of her 2 hours later). A huge blessing is that my mom had not lost her mental awareness or had she been experiencing great pain, her body was just worn out and ready to move on to the next part of her journey. I'm thankful I know where my mom Gloria is now, though I miss her so much everyday.

Christmas was here in Las Vegas. It was quite difficult but good in that we had DD's parents and sons with us. A whirlwind....I was a bit of an emotional wreck, but grief just takes time.

However... in all this, I have maintained and lost weight. That would NOT have been the case previously.

I have reached my new low of 147.6

I have seen the 140's more consistently and am trending to stay in the low 150s. Constant Vigilance. I am up to get my labs and dexas again soon.  I will need to up the ante, I'm sure on getting my a, d, and calcium up to snuff.

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