One is reminded of the brevity of life when one learns of a young mother about to pull the life support on a 3-week old premature infant. As we have traversed a difficult year with a baby grandson one's heart can only ache for the loss that this family will feel. How is one supposed to feel when we see life slipping away but when we also realize that there is no hope? We pray that we can let go with love and compassion. We can put forth all of the right words and polite platitudes but until we face the situation directly we do not know how we will feel or react. My 60+ years on this earth have taught me that much. I try not to be too assertive as to what I would do or how I would feel because I know my mind can tell me one thing and my heart can tell me something entirely different. Been there. Done that.
Weight loss...good days and bad days. A lot of work! A lot of planning! Watching everything I put in my mouth. Feeling better. Looking better. But a bit discouraged today, knowing any of the 'good' stuff can be very detrimental to the process very quickly!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Beginnings
Who am I?
Just a little old Grammy in the middle of Nebraska.
At times in my life I have been a child, a student, a wife, a mother, a grandmother. I often wonder which role I really relish. Right now I think I like the grandmother role - although I don't have a chance to perform in that role very often as I am so far away from my grandchildren.
Thoughts on losing weight:
I am going to succeed. I am going to stay healthy. One has to become obsessive about such things if one is to succeed. I guess I get obsessive about everything - drafting, quilting, reading Harry Potter, studying, losing weight - whatever. I do not wish to be fat the rest of my life. I do not want to look like a short fat toad. So I will watch everything I put in my mouth, I will drink lots of water, I will walk 30 minutes at least 5 days a week, I will get enough sleep, and I will control my portions.
Just a little old Grammy in the middle of Nebraska.
At times in my life I have been a child, a student, a wife, a mother, a grandmother. I often wonder which role I really relish. Right now I think I like the grandmother role - although I don't have a chance to perform in that role very often as I am so far away from my grandchildren.
Thoughts on losing weight:
I am going to succeed. I am going to stay healthy. One has to become obsessive about such things if one is to succeed. I guess I get obsessive about everything - drafting, quilting, reading Harry Potter, studying, losing weight - whatever. I do not wish to be fat the rest of my life. I do not want to look like a short fat toad. So I will watch everything I put in my mouth, I will drink lots of water, I will walk 30 minutes at least 5 days a week, I will get enough sleep, and I will control my portions.
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