joelyfaithsmommy
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- May 17, 2005
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Wow, where does the time go? I could blame my absence from here on so many things, but the bottom line is, I dropped the ball...I've put on weight I lost last summer/fall...and bottom line...IT'S A REAL BUMMER! 
Lot's has happened with me since I was last here...let me detail my journey over the past year...
When I stopped posting regularly last fall I had just moved back to my home town and took a teaching job with a 1.5 hr drive to work I was working 2 teaching jobs actually....one in Louisville KY and one in Bloomington IN...both are 1.5 hour drives from my home....well since then I've finished the Bloomington job, and now I'm only working 2 days a week in Louisville...and I think I'm going to keep it at that and have started freelancing out of my home...I like working in my pajamas much better than suits! 
Lots of free time right? WRONG...since May things have been moving a million miles a minute, and quite frankly I could use a break!
Well on May 10th my grandfather had a simple outpatient surgery that has turned into a nightmare for the whole family .he nearly died, was in a coma for 3 wks and now is in a semi-normal state where he talks to us, but most times its only 75% coherent its so sad hell likely never make a full recovery.
Then on June 10th my mother-in-law found out she has uterine cancer stage 3. She had a total hysterectomy done the Friday before the 4th of July and they found that it had spread to her lymphatic system and she was pretty much filled with these tumors that are a type of cancer called clear cell which apparently is a nasty cancer to have one of the most aggressive cancers there is, and they couldnt get it all out because it was too near arteries that run to her kidneys and heart so she will undergo radiation therapy when she heals from the surgery (4-6 wks) then Chemo .they have given her a 25% chance of living up to 5 yrs.
In the middle of all this we had closed on a new home on April 13th, and got possession on May 14th so we had to move into it before June 1 when our lease was up on our rented place and we are finishing the basement so were in the middle of that right now too things are NUTS to say the least .so I know why Ive been bad where eating is concerned, but Its no excuse Ive put this weight back on slowly since February and then faster once May hit .Ive probably gained 20lbs since May 10th
With all these health problems around me it just makes me realize I want to be around to see my grandkids, and maybe even great-grandkids .and I wont be if I keep eating myself to death so Ive got to stop this terrible habit of overeating! (and eating the wrong things)
Im signed up for a mini-marathon in May next year with my mother and my son .last summer/fall I was walking 4 miles a day, but I quit and now Im going to have to start all over .Im going to go walking around the track tonight when I get home I hope I can make a mile that would tickle me to death!
Well enough blabbing! Im going to pick up a battery for my scale on the way home from work too so I can get an accurate weight to put down here as my RESTART weight Im also not going to do this on my own this time (well I know Jeff will come along for the ride) but seriously Im joining weight watchers and Im doing it tomorrow night! (thats when the local meeting is) ok, big plans, BIGGER GOALS, W.I.S.H. me luck!
Thanks for listening, and I promise to be posting lots starting today!
Huggies,
Jen
Lot's has happened with me since I was last here...let me detail my journey over the past year...
When I stopped posting regularly last fall I had just moved back to my home town and took a teaching job with a 1.5 hr drive to work
I was working 2 teaching jobs actually....one in Louisville KY and one in Bloomington IN...both are 1.5 hour drives from my home....well since then I've finished the Bloomington job, and now I'm only working 2 days a week in Louisville...and I think I'm going to keep it at that and have started freelancing out of my home...I like working in my pajamas much better than suits! Lots of free time right? WRONG...since May things have been moving a million miles a minute, and quite frankly I could use a break!Well on May 10th my grandfather had a simple outpatient surgery that has turned into a nightmare for the whole family .he nearly died, was in a coma for 3 wks and now is in a semi-normal state where he talks to us, but most times its only 75% coherent its so sad hell likely never make a full recovery.
Then on June 10th my mother-in-law found out she has uterine cancer stage 3. She had a total hysterectomy done the Friday before the 4th of July and they found that it had spread to her lymphatic system and she was pretty much filled with these tumors that are a type of cancer called clear cell which apparently is a nasty cancer to have one of the most aggressive cancers there is, and they couldnt get it all out because it was too near arteries that run to her kidneys and heart so she will undergo radiation therapy when she heals from the surgery (4-6 wks) then Chemo .they have given her a 25% chance of living up to 5 yrs.
In the middle of all this we had closed on a new home on April 13th, and got possession on May 14th so we had to move into it before June 1 when our lease was up on our rented place and we are finishing the basement so were in the middle of that right now too things are NUTS to say the least .so I know why Ive been bad where eating is concerned, but Its no excuse Ive put this weight back on slowly since February and then faster once May hit .Ive probably gained 20lbs since May 10th
With all these health problems around me it just makes me realize I want to be around to see my grandkids, and maybe even great-grandkids .and I wont be if I keep eating myself to death so Ive got to stop this terrible habit of overeating! (and eating the wrong things)
Im signed up for a mini-marathon in May next year with my mother and my son .last summer/fall I was walking 4 miles a day, but I quit and now Im going to have to start all over .Im going to go walking around the track tonight when I get home I hope I can make a mile that would tickle me to death!
Well enough blabbing! Im going to pick up a battery for my scale on the way home from work too so I can get an accurate weight to put down here as my RESTART weight Im also not going to do this on my own this time (well I know Jeff will come along for the ride) but seriously Im joining weight watchers and Im doing it tomorrow night! (thats when the local meeting is) ok, big plans, BIGGER GOALS, W.I.S.H. me luck!
Thanks for listening, and I promise to be posting lots starting today!
Huggies,
Jen
Way to go with the weightloss! Its great that in spite of your mil's illness that you've been able to continue to swim. Sending warm wishes for your mil. Its great seeing you post again!
