I don't normally talk alot
about my personal life on my blog
but I've made some wonderful friends
through my blog.
The only comunication for some of us
is through our blogs.
I recently read a nice post
in which the blogger said
she felt like she needed to share more
about her life because her readers
"wanted to know".
It's true for those of us that keep up with one another
through our blogs.
I feel blessed to know that my blog buddies will
HUNT ME DOWN
if they think it's been too long between posts.
So here you have it...
I don't post as often as I should
because I just haven't been feeling good.
I went to the doctor today
and I am in
Congestive Heart Failure.
My doctor says if I don't lose the
90 pounds
(I've almost DOUBLED my weight)
I've put on since they put me on these new meds
(for the Agoraphobia),
I won't see my 60th birthday.
I'm only 53!
My thoughts go to my Daddy.
He had his first heart attack when he was 52.
I have to schedule a sleep study next Monday
and may have to start using a CPAP machine at night.
None of this stuff should be new to me,
but I'm freakin' out here!
I have to make so many changes,
and I don't do change well.
Gosh, you know how much I love to bake,
and make CANDY!
Check this out...
I asked my doctor how he stayed in such good health.
He's like Mike.
Slim and trim.
He says he lives by one rule.
(stay with me...here's the good part)
He is 59 years old,
sleeps 4-6 hours a day
and he runs 45-50 miles a week.
He has a list of 11 things he refuses to put in his body.
That list includes...
now read this carefully...
gravy
lunch meats
bacon
sausage
ground beef
cake
pie
ice cream
chips
cookies
and butter.
Now think about this,
what does that leave?
Actually, I can think of lot's of good things.
My problem is going to be preparing them
so that they don't leave me feeling unsatisfied.
I love fruits and veggies
but I'm gonna miss my gravy!
Also,
I've been feeling a bit depressed about Christmas.
Mike has been without work for 8 months now
and not being able to do my usual
shop till you drop
and
sew till your fingers bleed
(I want everyone to have a gift)
has gotten me down.
BUT,
on a lighter note...
he found work
and starts with the new year!
I'd like to say it's Santa
but I know it's the result of many prayers.
Thank you all...you know who you are
and you know I love ya!
Santa may not make it down my chimney this year
but I am truly blessed
with support from family and friends.
And although we really wanted to spend Christmas
in Nebraska with family it's near impossible this year.
Mike and I will spend Christmas with Lily
and I'll work on a fabulous dinner...
without all the sugar and fat!
