Doreen's Fresh Start & Success Story! (Welcome Friends!)

[toystoryduo]

Happy Easter Doe! Hope your shopping trip went well!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

Gail

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Easter Doe! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm back!! We had a wonderful trip and I found some nice bargains.

I only have a moment - my to-do list for the day is miles long.

I just wanted to pop in and let everyone know I'm back safely. I'll post more details later. Now, I've got to get moving on this list.

Thanks for all the wonderful weekend and Easter wishes. I'll hopefully have time to get around to journals later.

 

[septbride2002]

Glad to hear you had a good trip! WHAT DID YOU BUY? I'm hoping to run to Old Navy today and get some new blue jeans - mine are looking pretty bad.

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

I've only got a moment - have to get ready for church.

I've visited a few journals but would love to get to many more. You all mean so much to me. Blessings to all on this Easter morning.

I promise more of an update tomorrow on the trip. What did I buy? In a nutshell, 2 pr Lee khaki pants, 2 short sleeve blouses, 2 t-shirt/sweater sets, 3 Vicky's bras, 9 (yes 9) pr undies - I think that's all I got for me. Of course I bought stuff for DD and brought a bottle of wine home for DH.

Today DD and I help at Sunday School, we'll all attend church, then it's off for a buffet dinner with my extended family and back to my brother's house for an Easter egg hunt with my niece. Never a dull moment!!

to all!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Easter Doe! I hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hope you had a great day today--happy easter!
have a great week!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Monday Doe! I hope you have a wonderful, healthy week!

 

[DoeWDW]

I had a lovely Easter weekend. I enjoyed way too many carbs though and am feeling the "bloat" so today I'll be back to business. The scale says I'm back up to 155 pounds, right where I started, but I know it's all water weight. I've already started drinking my water.

1. Devotion - Intentionally taking time for solitude and finding God in the peacefulness, even if it's only a few minutes a day.
2. Pills
3. Water
4. Healthy eating
5. Exercise
6. Bedtime

I have all the usual goals for my day. I haven't paid any attention to them since last Wednesday, so they're feeling fresh and comforting. I'm going to revel in getting back to my workday routine.

I'm wearing new clothes from head to toe (with the exception of my socks & shoes). These are clothes that fit well and that I feel good in. The top is a cheerful mix of stripes in yellow, light green, white, pink and coral and the sweater is a 3/4 sleeve yellow that matches. The pants are a heather grey pair of Lee khakis that are so comfy, yet look dressy. Everything was bought on sale too!

Time for me to attack the backlog of emails and assignments. I've got to pay for taking Thursday and Friday off, you know!

to all my WISH buddies facing this Monday morning with me! Know that we are all stronger and more courageous than any one of us believes. Hold your heads high and take on the day with a happy heart!

 

[septbride2002]

OW! HOT MAMA!

You sound like you are looking good! I love buying new clothes!!!! Enjoy the day - drink you water - and smile often!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

I can feel your spring all the way over here, dear WISH-sis! Thanks for sharing your light!

Know that I'm walking the Monday Morning Walk with you, honey.

Erin

 

[Blueeyes101817]

new clothes---and on sale--WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO

have a great day

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Doe!!! Hope you have a great day!

 

[DoeWDW]

I earned smilies for devotions and pills yesterday. DS had a group of friends over and we ordered pizza for the gang. Since I haven't been to the grocery store, there was nothing healthy for me to eat. Gotta fix that.

I'm trying really hard to feel this morning, but the DZone is hitting me hard and the pinched nerve in my shoulder area is giving me trouble and ... and ... and ... Let's face it - I'm tired and cranky this morning. Nevertheless, the day awaits with much to do.

Today:
1. Devotions - Hope is something to receive from God rather than something we must pursue. I don't have to be more "spiritual" or try harder. All I have to do is turn my eyes away from myself and my circumstances and turn them to God and receive the boundless hope He offers.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - on my first mug.
4. Healthy eating - B = yogurt w/ almonds
5. Exercise - yes, I should, but I feel so mentally and physically tired. I'm not sure which would help more - rest or exercise?
6. Bedtime - 10 PM

Work is overwhelming and I can feel my depression trying to take root. Part of this is that I'm in the DZone, so everything looks darker and more foreboding than it really is. Baby steps will get me through the day. I've got my to-do list and it's highlighted with lots of pretty color - I enjoy using it.

My plan is to pray often, drink water often, and take baby steps through my to-do list. Tonight I'll try to see the chiropractor.

Into the day, looking upward and receiving hope.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Doreen,

Sending your way to get you through the Dzone. Hope your day turns out wonderful

Sunny

 

[kris1973]

Sending you alot of also....figure a double dose should get you through the day. Hope all goes well.

Kristin

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe,

I am sending you lots of and a great big today. Take good care of you!

Sending you a PM.....

 

[septbride2002]

Hi Doe! You sound like you are not very happy today. I'm sending you lots of to cheer you up! I think you should definately take a rest today. You have alot going on and you sound stress. This is not a "I have a broken nail" syndrome - this is life. Take a rest day, find some moments of peace, and know how much I care about you.

~Amanda

 

[pearlieq]

What a beautiful devotion for the day! Keep looking up, keep praying. This too shall pass and the will come back out.

We're all here for you!!