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Dear (((P)))! I am having my morning coffee and of course that makes me think of you. I have not been sleeping well so that affects my daily life in so many ways like motivation. Yesterday it was above zero, so it would have been a perfect day to go for a walk and some air, but of course I didn’t go. I can manage my eating but am so lazy when it comes to things like walking. We had big winds last night and I have one cat who is timid and skittish. Every time the wind would hit the open window in my bedroom, the cat would jump. That didn’t help me sleep as it woke me up. They sleep pretty much the whole day and are chasing each other when I go to bed. I love their company and their cuteness. They tell me when I should get up in the morning. Both of them hover around my face and the one cat at times pokes me to get up, or makes repetitive noises so that I wake up. Pets are such a blessing, and two of them is twice the fun!! Carole
Dear (((Bettie)))! Remember the girl was terminated from that bank so why would she have anything positive to say about the new owners. When do the new owners take over the bank? I have never heard of a bank in Canada being sold, so maybe that doesn’t happen here. Debbie would know better about this than I do. As far as gastric surgery and slim bands go, they usually don’t work long-term as it doesn’t address the reasons people overeat. I have a friend who is much bigger in size today than she was when she had gastric bypass surgery years ago. She has difficulty walking due to her size today. Initially she lost 100 pounds but gained it back and a lot more. I worked with a girl whose sister died after this surgery. I have another friend whose daughter had surgery a year or two ago, and her daughter came close to dying twice. I also have two friends who had the slim band and both of them initially lost weight but now, they are as overweight as they were before the surgery. In my opinion, the only safe way to lose weight is to limit the number of calories a person takes in. The myfitnesspal site has helped me to lose 20 pounds in two months. A person tracks the food they eat online. Following this program makes me feel in control of one aspect of my life, so it helps me control my gambling as well, as I feel better about myself. You can do this the old fashion way. Carole
Dear (((Liz)))! I do hope you get a good night’s sleep tonight. Sleep deprivation affects a person physically and mentally. I have been going through some insomnia myself lately. My granddaughter will be returning to her home tomorrow and I have to drive her as she has way too much stuff here for her to bus it home. I plan on stopping at the bank when she’s with me as I have an envelope of cash that I don’t want to see disappear, other than in my account. I think you understand some about how I felt living in the country now. Cities tend to suck the life out of people, as there is so much noise and visual stimulation. I miss living in the country and the privacy and quietness, and the wildlife. I don’t miss being married. Carole
Dear (((icandothis)))! I am so sorry to hear of your mother-in-law’s passing. Thank you for sharing that with us. Just do the best you can to get through this very trying time. Your poor husband having to deal with his mother’s death! I’m here for emotional support for you (((icandothis))). Carole
Here I am the 10th of January, totally gamble free, and with all the gamble free days I have in the past year. My recovery in 2013 has not been perfect, but a work in progress. I have been in recovery for 3 years now, and I have regained the coping skills that were lost to me when I was actively gambling, plus have developed others I didn’t have to cope with this nasty addiction. Not to mention that I have made friends of the heart on my journey. One day at a time! Carole
Dear (((Liz)))! I’m happy to hear of your grandson’s return from his Hawaii trip, and I’m sure he has a lot of stories to tell. Have you considered scrapbooking his trip to Hawaii, as a craft project? Then he can relive his trip over and over, when ever he wants. My daughter makes books on the internet for her kids that come in the mail, and instead of a scrapbook they get a real book. If you’re interested in that I can get you the information on how and where she does that. It’s so good to hear that you have made it this far in the past year, and with such grace and strength. I’m happy that you love your new home and property and life. It’s great that you and your daughter and mother are experiencing better relationships with each other. Life seems to be going very well indeed for you, and staying gamble free is probably the biggest thing in things working out. Way to go (((Liz)))! Carole
The blessings are falling from the sky. First the pump and then 3 months of supplies, and it’s only the 8th day of the year!! I can’t wait to see what good thing comes your way next! The bank being sold has to be a good thing and maybe you’ll be appreciated for the good work you do, by the new owners. Carole
Dear (((trinitysky)))! I’m thinking of you as you go through this transition in your life. I think that it is a wise decision to move in with your mother, even though it is something you don’t want to do. It won’t be forever and you will find fulltime work, and can then work a plan to move to your own place. You are in an “in between place,” right now, and that is always hard, especially for us cgs. Your future won’t always be so uncertain, so hopefully you will take comfort in that fact. Wishing you well and a gamble free day. Carole
Dear (((trinitysky)))! I have to echo what Monique said, and hope that this co-worker doesn’t have any ulterior motives other than providing you with a room for rent. Wishing you well and a gamble free day! Carole