This blog is like a dairy to me.  I realize there are many that read it but since I don’t have personal contact with them…it’s ok.  In fact, there were only three people who know of this website…..two of my sons and my husband.  None of them read it very often.

I’m so upset at my husband.  He took it upon himself to show my website to a couple of his friends when he was doing something to their computer Saturday.  (They have to know VERY little about a computer to ask him for help.)  I told him it was an invasion of my privacy. 

I only got about two hours sleep Saturday night.   All I could think about is someone I know, reading my stuff.  (I’m hoping they read this and delete the website off their computer.)  I’m actually a very private person and don’t share things about myself.  I’ve always been that way.  Actually, I’m a good listener and most people do love to talk about themselves or people in their lives.

My point is with sharing this is…..I am still staying on my weight loss path.  Normally, when things use to upset me, I’d find myself raiding the refrigerator for comfort.   There’s nothing like a cheeseburger and fries  or a pizza, to take my mind off what’s bothering me.  This time, I’m sticking to my bottled water.

Today is my 10th day on introducing my healthy life change.  I have decreased my calorie intake, and increased my exercise.  I am proud to say, I have lost 5 pounds.  I had lost 6 pounds but the scales says 5 pounds this morning.  Either way, I’m happy with this weight loss.  I am not using any particular diet or drugs.  I’m just back down to the basics….eating healthy food in moderation and going to the gym.

I refuse to let anyone rain on my parade…even if it is my inconsiderate husband.  Gotta run…time to deliver Meals on Wheels for the disabled.

I don’t know why when things are running smoothly, I always encounter a bump in the road.  My husband was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.  He only had one polyp with Doctor #1 removed during a colonscopy.  He came out and told me it was less than a centimeter and he thought everything was fine but that they would test the surrounding tissue. 

Three days later Doctor #1 calls and says Alex is going to have to see another doctor as the surrounding tissue was effected.  My heart dropped.  I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.  The next week we were off to see Doctor #2.  He looked at all the various tests and xrays and set up and appointment for surgery the next week. 

I was a nervous wreck waiting and waiting while Doctor #2 was removing 12 inches of his colon.  He went through the surgery fine and the doctor came out to talk with me.  He says it was so small, he was amazed Doctor #1 even found it.  He says it was less than a centimeter and that it looked like they had got it all.  Doctor #2 says they took out 12 lymph nodes to test to make sure.  Three days later, the bombshell fell, 2 of the lymph nodes are effected.  Now he is going to have to go through chemotherapy.

During his week stay in the hospital, my weight loss efforts were out the window.  I was like the lady in the picture.  Alex had a morphine pump the first few days so he slept a lot.  I spent my time down in the cafeteria eating.  I had an hour drive to the hospital everyday and would stop on the way up and back at fast food resturants.   I had a hard time sleeping during that week and found myself raiding the refrigerator and 2 am.  I gained 3 pounds in a heartbeat.

It’s been three weeks since his surgery and he’s recovering quickly and is now able to drive .  I’ve gotten back on track with my food intake and have been not gained anymore weight.  Today we meet with Doctor #3 to see when Alex is going to start his chemotherapy. 

I’m nervous and scared for him.   I’m praying God gives us both strength to endure this battle.  They say they caught it early and it’s treatable but every time I’m given good news…..the bottom drops out and we’re back to square one.  It’s time for us to head off to Doctor #3.

Please keeps us in your prayers.

The weather has been so beautiful this past week. Mom and I have taken our walk in the park everyday. I keep forgetting to take the camera with me. It’s such a lovely park. It has a beautiful monument with flags flying and the city name on the front of it. I enjoy sitting in the gazebo and watching the flags waving so proudly. Perhaps today I’ll remember the camera.

Two days ago, I decided to rake all the leaves out of the flower beds along the house and the beds along the back section of the yard. Holy moly, my left arm was killing me yesterday. I didn’t realize racking could cause this much pain….perhaps I just forgot. Needless to say, it was worth it, the flower beds look 100% better. I didn’t get any callousses either. Yea!!!

The daffodils and grape hyacinths are blooming like crazy, along with some I don’t know. The various bushes are coming back to life with their deep red leaves on some, while others are a bright yellow. I’m so happy we moved here. It’s so peaceful.

I have given up candy for lent. I thought I would have a hard time sticking to that, but so far so good. I’ve been much better at curbing my snacking. I got on the scale and have lost one pound. That sure isn’t anything earth shattering, but a loss is a loss.

Time to fix myself breakfast. I’ve decided to have some oatmeal. Quaker has some new flavors out, but I enjoy the old fashioned oatmeal. I usually include a cup of green tea. Lipton such a variety of flavors. They have two new flavors of green tea, decaf honey lemon, and cranberry pomegranate. I haven’t tried them yet.

Studies show that both oatmeal and green tea are great in a weight loss program. I just need to stick with the on a more regular basis.