FYI: This is not a food post, nor is it an excuse. I have been quietly absorbing what is going on with all of my FS community for the past few months. I have been drawing strength from all of you. For that I will be eternally greatful. I have frequently said that you never know how many times you are lifting others up. I am just trying to wrap my head around the crazy upheaval that has been my life for the last several months. I have always been a Christian and also believed the saying "what does not kill you makes you stronger". God has way more confidence in my strength than may be warranted. In December my youngest Granddaughter (14) had to have emergency surgery to remove an ovary and the baseball size mass that had developed on it. She recovered amazingly but very scary. January brought a funeral dinner at our church for 60 people. I cook the main dish, potatoes and the bread/rolls, and coordinate the salads and desserts. The oldest Granddaughter had an ugly breakup and had to move for her safety. She's 6.5 hours away and the temperature was 15-25° below zero. Got home from that adventure to find that we needed a major furnace repair. No problem it's under warranty. Only the installers who are retired, neglected to send in the warranty registration. $$$! Hubby's ex-wife, Dena has been quite ill for over a year. She entered hospice care. She and I have been good friends for 50 years and were even in business together for several of them. To finish off the month, a baseball size mass was found on a lymph node near the liver, during a scan of Hubby's lungs. He smoked for 57 years. Stopped 6 years ago. The VA wanted the scan during a routine physical. Lungs look as though he never smoked. This was the beginning of the 3 months of biopsies, scopes and quarts of blood testing. Dena passed away the 4th of February. It was really tough for all of us, especially the kids. On a good note we found out we are going to be Great Grandparents. The baby is due on Hubby's birthday in October. Then March brought funerals for 2 friends on the same day. Then after a needle biopsy of the mass, a cancer diagnosis for Hubby. He begins Chemo/Immunotherapy on the 2nd of May. Son turns 55 on the 5th and Son-in-law turns 50 on the 6th. I know this has been long and confusing. Believe me I've lived it and it took posting this, to grasp how crazy life has been. I am so thankful for the support that I draw from this community. You have no idea how many times you have helped me get through the trying times. I'm trying to eat healthy and not lose sight of my need to maintain my health, in order to sustain others. Thoughts and Prayers are welcome. I know that this is the support that I need. Thanks to all of you that have been there for so long.
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92.5 kg
Lost so far: 11.3 kg.
Still to go: 6.4 kg.
Diet followed: Reasonably Well.
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1290 kcal
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Fat: 52.16g | Prot: 58.42g | Carbs: 163.05g.
Breakfast: Peach Drained Solids (Cooked or Canned), Kroger Low Fat Cottage Cheese. Dinner: Fanta Orange Soda (12 oz), Enchilada with Beef, Beans and Cheese. Snacks/Other: Outshine No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bar, Dove Dark Chocolate Miniatures, Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds. more...
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01 May 24 by member: yfritz
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Oh my goodness. That is quite a time. Congrats on getting to be grandparents.
01 May 24 by member: liv001
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this is alot to handle by yourselves!! i hope you have a great support system to help guide thru all these stressors!!
01 May 24 by member: DAZEY_iz_Well
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Historically, for me, life never falls apart one thing at a time, but by the twos and threes and fours.. you are so right, do the best you can to take care of yourself— like the airline industry says, put the oxygen on yourself first. One day at a time, in a forward direction.
01 May 24 by member: Kenna Morton
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01 May 24 by member: Mistybenner
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My hubby has had chemp every 3 weeks since the 2nd of January.
01 May 24 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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I'm sorry Sly... it doesn't make it better. But I am sorry for all of the pain and heartache. I said recently in a post that getting older isn't as bad as most make it out to be. The hardest part is losing the ones we love the most! You've always encouraged me along the way the few years I've been on here. So I want to say do the best you can and live in the moments each day. That's all we really can do! Make the most of the time we have here with the ones we love!
01 May 24 by member: Joe Not Exotic
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Prayers for you and your loved ones in this often wild, hairy and uncomfortable journey. May God comfort, heal, strengthen and provide...each day...
01 May 24 by member: brendabradshaw
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prayers to you. may God ease your burdens
01 May 24 by member: sandyeg
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Praying. God knows and cares. Faith in Him can move mountains, destroy them and/or help us walk up them. ❤️🩹🙏🏻
01 May 24 by member: wifey9707
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God is never blind to your tears or deaf to your needs. He sees, hears, all and is always there to carry you when your load becomes too much for you. Sending you prayers!💜🙏
01 May 24 by member: Diana 1234
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Oh my. Such a lot. Praying, of course. 🤗
01 May 24 by member: AncientHippie
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my prayers are with you and you are not alone.
01 May 24 by member: buenitabishop
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01 May 24 by member: Mikayla444
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Sending prayers to you and yours 🙏🩵✝️
01 May 24 by member: CharlieLovesChaplin
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01 May 24 by member: moko 13
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02 May 24 by member: SaraRiley
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Liv, thanks for choosing the best. Looking forward to baby cuddles.
02 May 24 by member: SLYONE 22
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Dazey, we are blessed to have a fantastic support system of family and friends near us. Thank you.
02 May 24 by member: SLYONE 22
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Kenna so true. Focus is key right now.
02 May 24 by member: SLYONE 22
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