Congrats to Laurinda!

I just wanted to share that I got some amazing news yesterday.  It's funny how life brings you a little boost just when you need it.  As you know I've been feeling pretty unmotivated and less enthusiastic lately about WW.  I was trying to get some motivation and got a pep talk from Vickie , my WW leader, who I really look up to.  I got home from my WW meeting and was laying on the couch when the phone rang.  It was my aunt.  She called to inform me that she had just joined Weight Watchers that morning. I was SOOOOOO proud of her and just talking to her about WW got me kind of revved up.  I felt more like hypocrit for giving her my two bits of advice, since here I was not using it.  So I told her about my downfall since coming home from Illinois, and she understood and gave me some great insight. 

 So for the last 3 days now I've been been tracking what I eat, and staying pretty close  to my points. The first day I went over, but I now realize that it's OK to dip into those 35 and not be afraid of them.  I'm already feeling a difference, just in my digestion and stuff.   I'm going tonight to donate blood so I have to make sure to drink lots of water and eat well today anyway!

Anyway, I just wanted to give a "shout out" to my Aunt "Lo" and tell her that I'm so glad she joined and that I want to encourage her as much as I can to stick with it this time.  I promise to do the same!

Moving!

The last two months have gone by in a blur...

On March 4th, Mariel and I flew out to Illinois to be with my Grandpa.  He passed away the next night.  I was fortunate enough to be there with him and spend his last day together.  His funeral was a tribute to how wonderful a man he was.  Over 600 people came to his visitation to offer my grandma their prayers, kind words and thoughts.  It was incredible, and I know that my Grandpa would have NEVER known how many lives he touched.  My grandma is starting a new chapter in her life, and moving from the farm house where her and my grandpa shared over 55 years together.  She is so brave and I want anyone who reads this to keep her in their thoughts.

After returning from the midwest, it was back to business... or sort of.  It's been a real challenge getting back into life.  Our house is now being put up for auction on the 30th.  American Home Mortgage... I can't even say how upset I am at them... was unwilling to work with my husband and I to try to keep our home.  So we are moving back into Bend next weekend.  We found a nice rental, and to be honest... I guess it feels good to just start over.  

However, Eric and I are both still unemployed and Eric finishes his Business minor next month. So he's looking for full time work and it's getting harder and harder.  I wouldn't be truthful if I said that I feel okay about our future.  Right now I'm scared to death.  Eric's unemployment runs out for good at the middle of June, and so I'm stressin' about the money.  

Weight Watchers has taken a backseat unfortunately.  I start out great in the mornings, but by nighttime it hits me that I didn't take anytime for myself to get some exercise.  Mariel is doing a yoga class, and so Eric and I have been doing deep water fitness while she's in class.  Other than that, that's the extent of it right now.  Unless you count packing boxes and cleaning... exercise?

My weight is stuck at 208.  I gained 8 lbs while at home with my family.  Since my return... well my will power is gone.  Hopefully after moving, my family can get back to normal. Or at least some sort of routine.  If anyone has any job leads, send them my way!!!

I know I'm not alone when it comes to money worries, job loss, house loss, etc... need some inspiration or motivation.  Anyone got any good remedies?

My Grandpa

On March 5, 2009 my grandpa passed away.  He was diagnosed with a rare cancer that surrounded his bile ducts.  To write about the way I feel right now about it all... it's still hard.

He was beautiful, and I will always hold a special place in my heart for him.  Thanks to everyone that offered a kind thought or word.