The Wonder of God's Way

Hello there...
It's been a while and I will catch you all up in a minute...but first I want to share a very special moment with you...you know...one of those great moments when you are reminded that God is always there....

Just recently, I ran into someone(who I will refer to as "X") who had a special part of my life as I was growing up...through circumstances that weren't necessarily all under our control, we lost touch with each other and it was under somewhat negative circumstances. When it happened I was very sad because "X" had a lot to do with my life from a young age. As time passed and remedy was not an option we just drifted further and further apart to the point that I completely lost contact with "X" and we went forward and led our own lives without each other. I thought of "X" from time to time and we had crossed paths a couple of times but because so much time had passed...it was difficult to relate to each other anymore...
Anyway, when I saw "X" again....once again I was a little nervous and you can imagine a bit uncomfortable...."X" asked to speak to me and I panicked...I thought after all this time what could we have to talk about...
With tears "X" proceeded to tell me that just by accident had come across my blog and started reading it. "X" told me that she was proud of me and how courageous I was. "X" respected what I had done and just wanted me to know that. I cannot express how much that meant to me...that my journey touched someone else and especially this person....we hugged so passionately and I felt the time that had gone by just melt away. I want "X" to know that all the love I felt all those years ago surfaced once again. Thank you for making my day, month and year. I still love you very much...if you ever want to get in touch...please do!! I would welcome that with open arms!!

I wanted to share this with you because it made me really believe that anything can happen and that God's ways are mysterious and wonderful. Thank you God for my VERY special moment!

OK, a little update....weight loss has gotten a little slower and I am a little discouraged. How, please tell me people, does one get into and excited about working out and exercise??? I know that would jump start everything..but I just can't get there....HELP!!!

Trying to get some issues resolved at work and trying to really stand up for myself.
This surgery has taught me that I am worth more than I ever thought and no one will stand up for me....EXCEPT me! So I am going to fight....keep your fingers crossed y'all!!

Still working on my relationship. I have to really look at it and decide whether there is REALLY change or do I want it so much that I just see change that is not really there. I am still working on that one. How does one really look at reality honestly when all you want is that "magical" relationship.....still working on that folks. I am doing better though and I don't work as hard at it as I used to...I want him to do some of the hard work. I just have to keep trying to look through clear colored glasses not those deceiving rose colored ones....

Well, my 103 year old grandfather passed away August 14th....the really sad part of it is that we never were really close and I hated that. I used to look at kids with their grandparents and envied their relationship...the fun they had, etc. It was just not meant to be for me. Eternal rest grant unto your soul...and may perpetual light shine upon you....Rest in Peace, Nonno!

Well, kids...that's about it...I have another adjustment in my future (and you all know how I love those)... am trying really hard to keep losing weight so that I may impress the doctor....but I know that I am so blessed with the my success so far that I am happy with my progress....physically, mentally and most of all spiritually!!


CL8 y'all!!

Why is it......

that it is so hard to find loyal people...clients especially....you work so hard...available to them 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week....do the best possible job you can and still they will leave you in a heartbeat...
I had many clients like that....I have been in this business for 25 years and people have come and gone...but the ones that hurt most are the ones that at like your friends....then the slightest thing or "new" thing that someone shows...they're gone...and for no real reason...not realizing what the loss of business can really do...
That's a tough one to swallow....
Entertainment people are always portrayed as "special" but no one pays attention to the people behind them who help them be special....
All the special things that are given to them and special privileges afforded them....wow...they very rarely acknowledge the "true" team...
Now, don't get me wrong...I am not bitter...most of the time I have been extremely blessed with a client base that has been kind and caring...but it's those few that that you think are your "friends" that hurt you the most...
So many hours, so many secrets kept....working so hard....and for what??

Anyway, had a great week otherwise...am looking for creative ways to boost my business...better my position in the business world...looking for ideas...supporters and well wishers...

As for lap band life...I ate something this week that really set me back to the past that I try to leave behind...I have to stop doing that...sometimes the old Donna sneaks her ugly head and takes over...I get all the old cravings and I so want to fall back on those horrible habits that got me to the weight that I can't even verbalize yet...HELP!...but I don't want to dwell on that moment..have to move on or else I will regress...
So, it's not like it didn't happen because I felt horrible....what I did...was not good...but I won't let it get me down...
Moving forward...have to start the new week with with a clean slate...I have a new goal...have to achieve it....

Need my support people to really help me now....this is so hard for me sometimes and trying to do it alone is so incredibly isolating...
This is a 4 day week for me because I am going on a little vacation...just 3 days..but with people that I love most in this world....well most of them...

Have a good week everyone...and please comment, comment comment...I learn from your wisdom..

Until next time
CL8 y'all