Gail's Journal (comments welcome)

[Tera]

We'll be praying for your brother

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks you guys! You are so wonderful.

Today has been fine. I got in my exercise...but better yet...I have gotten lots of sleep today!! I've had 2 NAPS!!!! I feel like a new person!

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, I'm glad you were able to get some rest. Way to go getting the exercise in too!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

I've finally had a chance to read journals again.

I'm glad you're feeling better Gail. I hope everything works out for your brother, I know it's not easy worrying about a loved one. My DH had open heart surgery 12 years ago to fix his mitral valve. It'll take some time, but I'm sure he'll be back to normal soon.

I'm so excited for Amanda. She must be so excited to see the numbers on the scale going down!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

My goodness, how is your brother? I hope everything goes well for him and that he's feeling better soon. How scary that must have been for everyone! Now that they've detected the hole, does it need to be fixed surgically or can they just keep it monitored? I've said a prayer that your brother soon regains his good health and strength.

I hope this weeks brings you lots of brightness and hope!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Gail:

I hope everything's going okay. I haven't heard from you in a while but I haven't been on the boards much either.

I hope you check in soon and have a fabulous weekend.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Yeah...I've been MIA for this last week. Been working and stressing..so that means things haven't been good. I'm gonna get back on track tomorrow...visit some journals and get my head cleared. Thanks for checking on me Rae Ann...I'll post more later.

 

[Tera]

Hey Gail....

Hang in there!! I know those tough days seem to want to bring you down, but you've done so much, you'll get back on track. Hope you feel better soon

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

Oh, I'm so sorry you've had a rough week! I'm sending all my good thoughts and best wishes that this week is much more peaceful. Stress can derail even the most well-laid plans--it's something that we all understand!

How is your brother? Oh, I so hope he is feeling well and strong!

Please take good care of yourself and know we all care about you so much!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gaily, how are you honey? I hope everything is alright, I miss seeing you here. Please let us know how you are when you can.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Michelle! Thanks for checking on me...I'm really in a funk right now...hard to climb out of it...I have good days then I have bad ones....I'm working to get it turned around.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Gail! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSxdm31547US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_1_102.gif' alt='Kick Me' border=0></a> Get out of the funk! Dude, I know that feeling all too well. You keep doing the best you can, you'll get out of that nasty old pit soon enough.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

Oh, I'm so sorry that you're in a funk. I'm sending all my good thoughts and best wishes that you are feeling better soon.

Please take good care of yourself, and know we're thinking of you!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hello...I know I've been missing all of October...but I am vowing to get it back together after my Universal trip in November. I don't know what the problem has been...but it's been keeping me so NOT motivated and NOT caring about myself. I appreciate all the support you have all given me. Sorry to be gone so long and not be there for you guys...pretty selfish of me. I realize that I can still give support. Take care all!

 

[Tera]

Hey Gail...

SNAP OUT OF IT!!!! We all get in that funk at one time or another, so don't worry about it. You'll get out of it soon and back on track. Start over in November and don't worry about Oct.. it's over and done (almost!)

 

[DoeWDW]

Gail, I think your "funk" is due to something in the water! I live in PA close to the Susquehanna river that feeds the Chesapeake Bay and I've been in a real funk too! Since you're downriver from me in Maryland, I'm guessing the water is to blame!

Seriously, Gail, I know what you're going through and it's no fun. I've gained some of my weight back and have just resigned myself to go shopping for pants a size larger. My "skinny" pants don't fit anymore.

If you're like me, you'll come back from that Universal trip thinner. I always lose when on vacation - lots of walking and not a lot of time for food. Don't forget that the portions are usually large, so feel free to split meals.

It sounds like Amanda has been doing well! I hope the funk hasn't extended to her.

Best wishes for a sunny day, and I'll work on cleaning up the water so its "funk-free"!!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks Doreen and Tera!

Amanda has been maintaining.

I've actually had a pretty good day so far today. Took a healthy lunch to school and ate it!! That's good for me because lately I will opt to eat out instead!

I just wish I could get myself more motivated to exercise. Target actually has the Firm on sale this week (39.99) that's good especially since it contains either the fanny lifter or the stick..and videos.

Maybe if I visit the boards more often instead of avoiding them..maybe that will help me. Ahh..let's face it...I have to want to do it!! I'm not going to lie! I'm working on it..that's all I can do. Take care all!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Only 6 more days till your trip to Universal, I hope you guys have a great time!!!! Ride Revenge of the Mummy for me 500 times and drool a little over the Ghostbuster's cowboy for me too.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Gail! Well, it seems I decided to finally post in journals while you are on vacation...wish I was there with you! I am sorry to see that you have been having a rough time. I know how you feel. I have been there. As happy as I am about having this baby, I really was upset at first that I hadn't lost more weight first. That means I will have to work twice as hard after the baby is born. But God knows what's best, and I wouldn't trade my life (even the bad days) with anyone ever. I think this trip to Universal is just what you probably needed. And you know when we went this summer, I did not watch what I ate at all and still managed to lose about 10 pounds. All of that walking will help a lot. I really hope this vacation helps you to feel better. I will try to post more after you get back. I hope you are having an incredible time. Bye!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Guess who crawled out from under a rock...LOL!!! I'm giving this another go! I tried to post yesterday...but of course since all these changes..I was having problems logging on. I hope everyone is well. I've missed you guys. I feel like the boy who cried wolf! Today has been my 2nd full day of "dieting." Not bad for the first 2 days...but we all know how the momentum can be at the beginning! Good luck to you all...I'm gonna go visiting journals now so I can see how you all are doing. I'll post more later about my travels this month!

Gail