Summer Time

Wow!! Has it been over two months since I came here? Guess so!! Not all that great at updating this...still getting accustomed to having an online place to talk to myself!!

So, my Doctor's appt went really well. She was kinda confused at the concern...didn't realize her nurse had been so scary and apologized. Nothing is out of the ordinary...hear that? I am ordinary!! NEVER been told that in.my.life!!

So, summertime has been interesting. Katie has been home for almost three months and, we are about to leave to take her back. Actually, I am taking her back all by myself. She and I will leave on the 11th of August and drive to my Mom and Dad's place in Maggie Valley, NC and spend that night. Then, on the 12th, Mom, Katie and I will do a girl's couple of days away without my dad. We are going to a Bed and Breakfast in Tryon, NC.....for two nights. It is a spa and we will all have massages. This is a surprise for my mom (celebrating her birthday that was in June) and I am counting on the fact that my Dear Daddy didn't tell her!!

After we get back to Maggie, Katie and I will spend one more night (have to meet Maggie the dog and have me some doggie play time) then, on to Buies Creek!! I think she is excited about going back. I will miss her but, it will be kinda nice to get back into a routine with the one who will be a senior.

Katie and I are going out to dinner with a bunch (don't know how many) of ladies from the area on the 15th!! These are ladies that are members of an online Message board called Scrapshare. I am ready for that one. I always meet someone new each time I am in BC and this time, I get to meet Keesher (Tracey). I have prayed for this lady, cried real tears for her, now, finally, God is allowing me to meet her and give her a big ol' hug!!

I will miss my Sweet Husband, Mitch. I hate being away from him and I often will cry myself to sleep nights when I am away or he is gone. I know that seems silly but, he is my lifeline. He is a constant for me.

So, my newest journey, and I am being successful thanks to the Grace of God and His abiding comfort and strength. I am on a weight loss journey. I want to lose this weight before any "changing" happens in my body.....know what I mean??? I know it's coming and with all the other factors against me, prednisone, so many years with diabetes, I know that now is the time. So far, after two weeks, I have lost 8 lbs.......never have I done that well in so short a time except when I was deathly sick and I wasn't even trying. So, cute little sundresses?? Maybe not this summer, but, stay tuned, I may just show up at your party in one next summer!!

I also want to credit Stacy Kocur with being my inspiration. She rocks!! She was the one who made me realize that I can do this!! She is doing it, with God's help, and with His help, so can I!!

Thanks, Stacy!!