tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post5097315956547067401..comments2023-10-26T04:01:17.116-04:00Comments on My Life After Loss: Slipping UpMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-81197842160464675152011-01-04T03:30:50.961-05:002011-01-04T03:30:50.961-05:00Ive got stories too.. oh Lord! Its really difficul...Ive got stories too.. oh Lord! Its really difficult having alcoholism in my family and constantly fighting the urge to drink .. and then getting anxious about that and wanting to eat .. and then .. oh man, somedays it feels like there is too much on my plate to stand. <br />How do you do it?<br />I pray, I go to church when I can (the options here are slim) .. and Ive started to work out again ... but I still feel so anxious all the time. <br />pointers?Sara<0412https://www.blogger.com/profile/16829030349921737863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-2704194577629878302011-01-03T21:00:51.518-05:002011-01-03T21:00:51.518-05:00You are so strong and your faith is so humbling. ...You are so strong and your faith is so humbling. I have been thinking of you and baby Grace often. Sorry we weren't able to see each other when you were in the area (believe me, I know how crazy it is moving the kiddos around), but I do hope we can meet up soon. If you can think of anything you need, let me know, ok? *big hugs*quadmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254199098599230245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-2003588003779107452011-01-03T18:06:47.058-05:002011-01-03T18:06:47.058-05:00Oh Anonymous... Do I have stories! I used to be q...Oh Anonymous... Do I have stories! I used to be quite the drinker, and vodka is my drink of choice. I partake, ever now and again, on a few ounces of it straight, or I'll have a Guinness from time to time (I'm not really a beer drinker), but my boozing days are long behind me I think. :)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-2398958087922201072011-01-03T17:29:46.760-05:002011-01-03T17:29:46.760-05:00You are such an inspiration Michele. Seriously. Th...You are such an inspiration Michele. Seriously. Thank you.Aishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756390674173743871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-54850252730032640092011-01-03T16:46:23.642-05:002011-01-03T16:46:23.642-05:00My mantra has been to look right at the tempting f...My mantra has been to look right at the tempting food and say out loud "I DON'T NEED YOU!" <br /><br />My go-to's . . . a handful of white chocolate mini-morsels, kept in the fridge. I suck on them and let them melt slowly in my mouth. And lots of hot tea, regular and decaf, with Sple.nda. My salty go-to's are microwaved popcorn or a handful of mini-pretzels.<br /><br />I keep in mind that when I am on the treadmill, at a moderate pace, it takes about 5 minutes of walking to burn 30-40 calories. Do I have 5 minutes to exerise? Is it worth it physically? Mentally, at that moment?!<br /><br />Grace is such a lovely name, and so apt for this baby, and your attitude. I continue to mourn your loss alongside you, as best you will let us support you.<br /><br />Whew, I have tears again!!!Ms. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734867984972785143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-87372503872076549952011-01-03T16:06:53.714-05:002011-01-03T16:06:53.714-05:00stay strong! I wish I had your self control... Im ...stay strong! I wish I had your self control... Im working on it though....<br />and whaaa? you drinking vodka? I just dont see you being someone who drinks alcohol at all ...Sara<0412https://www.blogger.com/profile/16829030349921737863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-25176265618274488952011-01-03T14:18:08.762-05:002011-01-03T14:18:08.762-05:00Michelle - you seem so at peace, I applaud you! Y...Michelle - you seem so at peace, I applaud you! You are right, and I totally agree with you about everything. Could it also be that Baby Grace has offered hope for the future? Could that "infertile" diagnosis be incorrect? I don't mean to upset you Michelle, as I'm sure this has crossed your mind, but I seem to be all about hope lately.<br /><br />Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year - keep it up [and I know how hard it is]. Big hugs!!!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823767091787001229noreply@blogger.com