Terrible day!!! also some news

[kamgen]

Well, this is a terrible day......
First I am dealing with my grandmothers cancer and heart ailment....she is dying and it is only a matter of time.....and it is killing me.

Then this morning we found that our hot water heater leaked and flooded our basement, so we have to clean it out and Sears is coming to replace it....and there goes a big chunk of our "vacation" money!

And now I want to eat....I am never like this! 5lbs from goal and I am wanting to eat bad stuff....UGH!

Just needed to vent!

I am still working on the WISH WALKER marathon info! I should have hotel info to post next week!! So sorry for the delay!!!

Okay, I can go now! Thanks WISH pals.....

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm sorry your having such a bad day...

 

[TammyNC]

Sending many hugs your way that today will get better for you. Remember you don't need to eat, just surf the WISH board and then you desire for that food that you don't need or really want will go away. Here's some hugs, .

 

[luvmydogs]

Oh, Kamy, I am so very sorry to hear of your grandmother's illness. Prayers for your beloved grandmother and for you and your family. May you all find the peace and strength you need at this difficult time.


Dang water heater! Don't these things just happen at the worst of times!!! I hope your vacation plans won't be interupted by this.

As an emotional eater, I can relate to you just wanting to eat for comfort. Two schools of thought here: Eating something that won't help you get to goal (and you're so close!) may make you feel worse in the long run. And you don't need anything else to upset you right now. On the other hand, Kamy, if you feel like eating a box of chocolate or just a cookie or two because it'll make you feel better at this hard time, then go for it. As long as you get back on plan you'll be fine. I know that bit of advice contradicts itself, but you're under a lot of stress and should cut yourself some slack if you really need it. You're doing such a great job, and I know you'll do what's best for you.

Kamy, I'm so sorry that you're going through this right now. You're in my thoughts and prayers, and please know that we're all here if you need us... God Bless your darling grandmother, you and your family, Sweetie.

 

[Baileymouse]

Kamy,

I'm sorry about your Grandmother. Both of mine died about 3 years ago, and I miss them terribly. Take comfort in the fact that you'll always be able to feel her love.

Thanks for taking care of all of the WISH 1/2 marathon info. You're the best!

Hot water heaters are pesky things. When your world calms down a bit try listing some household stuff on ebay - you'd be surprised how it adds up.

All the best to you,
Adele

 

[Chim Chiminy]

Kamy,
big to you.
I lost my grandma last year, Feb. 1. Same day as the Columbia tragedy. She was my last grandparent. I miss her everyday, but am so grateful for every moment I was able to spend with her. Grateful that my children got to spend time with her.
I am so sorry that your grandmother is ill. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

Sounds like stress on top of stress with the water heater situation.
I am an emotional eater ( had a terrible time last night resisting temptation. my post is on the community board).
I think treating yourself to some chocolate might be okay. It releases seratonin in the brain, which can help you feel better.

Do you have a good friend you can vent to and perhaps cry on their shoulder? Sometimes that is the best therapy.

Again, big {{hugs}} to you. I hope that things with your basement get back to normal quickly.
And well wishes for your grandmother. Treasure every moment that you have.

 

[kamgen]

Thank you so much everyone! I am sitting here at my desk (yes, I came to work) with tears.
I always feel so much love and support from my WISH friends. You guys are the best!

Well, I am going to leave work soon and go home and start cleaning things. Sears comes this afternoon. So hopefully I will be able to shower later! LOL!!!

Seriously, thank you so much. Each of you sends so much comfort my way. I will do my best to eat wisely and to stay focused.

As for my grandma, thank you for your thoughts. It has been so hard. Thanks for being here!

 

[tiggerlover]

{{{{KAMY}}}}

I am so sorry to hear about your day, especially about your grandmother. That is a hard place to be in, I wish there were something I could say or do to make it better for you. Just know that I will be praying for your grannie.

It's days like this that really test us, I have had a few of my own and I have turned to the food as well, so I know what that feels like. With all of the stress you are experiencing perhaps if you indulge yourself with something really yummy you will get it out of your system and move on, that sometimes works for me. As hard as it is, life will throw bumps in our path and we have to work through them and move on, so giving in to indulge is just a way to get over the bump and move forward. The last 5 pounds will come off eventually, but for this moment you need to take care of the emotional you.

 

[Naisy68]

I just wanted to send a hug your way. Hang in there and remember, God doesn't send anything our way that we can't handle. Some things are a major struggle though aren't they? I lost my grandmother last summer and it was very hard. She had alzheimers and she slipped away from us a couple of years ago but it was still hard when she passed on. Think of happier times, that's what I did even though it can bring tears to do so.
I'm sorry about your hot water heater too, just what you needed right?

Well here are some much needed hugs for ya -

 

[r3ngels]

Sorry about your grandmother, prayers for her.

This sounds goofy but I went to my weight watchers meeting this week and our leader said "If hunger isn't the problem, Food isn't the answer" You guys might have heard it before but it is true... but with that being said you can only handle so many problems/issues at once don't beat yourself up for wanting to eat junk. We are only human!

Think about how nice a hot shower will feel after you bad day

 

[DoeWDW]

Kamy, I'm so sorry to hear of your Grandma's illness. I'll keep her and your entire family in my prayers. Such a difficult time for all of you.

The water heater on top of everything else - oh my! Probably feels like the straw that broke the camel's back.

Kamy, you are stronger than you know. You'll be able to get through everything, whether you stay on plan or decide to indulge a bit. You've created healthy habits that you will return to and rely on, sooner or later. Have faith, Kamy.

 

[ohMom]

oh kamy!! ((((HUGS)))) to you! you and your family and grandmother are in my prayers.

you are such a great person, so inspiring. look how far you have come Kamy!! those nastly lingering last 5 lbs will melt, they will. i'm there with you girlfriend. you are so much healthier and happier and confident, heck you are on stage now! what's 5 lbs -- really. 5 lbs. a drop in the bucket compared to the successes you have made happen. this too will come and pass and you will overcome it.

now, i'm sorry -- basement issue -- bad basement!! that's exactly what needs to happen to a MI themed room

GO BUCKS!! O - H - I - O !!


(kamy has this horrible navy and yellow basement! ick!)

love ya, mean it!

 

[JustMe28]

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. *Hugs*

 

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Kamy,
Just dropping a line and lots of s to you during this difficult day. I am so sorry your grandmother is not well. In my experience grandparents are such special people-there's lots of unconditional love between grandparents and grandchildren, which makes it so hard to say goodbye. I still miss mine and they have been gone for decades. Please know we are all thinking of you and your family.

And doesn't it always seem something like a water heater goes just when you are trying to deal with the big life events! Darn those mechanical things when they screw up! UGH I hate when that happens.

Just do the best you can in the days ahead, and when you need support look to your friends and relatives, not the food. I am an emotional eater too, so I have a hard time with it. But I know you can do it! You've been here for all of us, and you have come a long way. Now let others help you for a change.
Kathy

 

[Hannosmom]

Big Hugs, Sweetie {{{{{{{{{Kamy}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry about your grandmother. I bet you are a great comfort to her. Being a grandma myself, I hope that my granddaughter loves me as much as you love yours.

And a little advice about your basement from someone who has been through a flood......don't forget the bleach.

 

[Harambe]

God love you! And prayers for your grandmother.

 

[maryliz]

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie ... I'm so sorry to hear about what your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Originally posted by ohMom
now, i'm sorry -- basement issue -- bad basement!! that's exactly what needs to happen to a MI themed room

GO BUCKS!! O - H - I - O !!


(kamy has this horrible navy and yellow basement! ick!)

love ya, mean it!

Mary Liz

 

[ibouncetoo]

Prayers and Pixie Dust and a big fat

 

[nativetxn]

I hope today is a better day for you, Kamy.

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother I hope they are controlling her pain and keeping her comfortable.

{{{HUGS}}} my friend.

 

[kamgen]

Thanks everyone! You are all so wonderful. Well the water heater is fixed and I was lucky enough to spend some time with my granny this weekend! It was fun!
She is in good spirits, but I can see she is wearing down.

I am working hard on WISH WALKER stuff and will have it posted this week.

And by the way, Ohmom- lay off the basement wisecracks.....GO BLUE!!!
(love you too!)