Support badly needed!

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Support badly needed!
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Wed, 08-16-2006 - 10:12pm

I restarted Weight Watchers on Saturday, and I've already crashed.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 08-16-2006 - 10:42pm

Mary, I can only imagine how upset you must be because of what's happening with Frank. (I'll be sure to keep you both in my prayers.) As a parent myself, I can relate to how consuming your love and concern for him must be. In fact, that's where my primary motivation lies in my desire to stay healthy and HERE for my kids who are 5 and 7. Maybe you can find some determination in considering what Frank might do without you as his constant source of love and support. None of us will live forever, but don't you want to ensure as many years of being together as you can? It's neither vain nor shallow to take good care of Frank's mom's health.

Are you doing WW points? Have you been trying to spread your points out through the day? What about starting at the upper end of your points' range or even allowing yourself a couple above until you get into the swing of it? Maybe you would have better luck if you eased yourself into it one healthy habit at a time.

Please don't lose hope! You're not alone! Annie

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Registered: 01-25-2006
Thu, 08-17-2006 - 11:23am

All I can say is I am so sorry about your son. You have went through so much over the last 20 yrs, and you have to be one super strong woman to endure as you have. I don't have any real advice to give you, but I do know how scary seizures can be. My brother and sister both suffer them! As well I have worked in the medical feild and seen my fair share!

 

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Registered: 11-28-2005
Thu, 08-17-2006 - 1:43pm

My heart goes out to you and your son. I don't have children myself yet, but I did have a sister who was born completely developmentally disabled and died at the age of 7. While I can hardly compare this to the difficulty of raising a child such as your son, I have an inkling based on the hardship experienced by my mother.

That being said, your dear son who shines with all the light of pure joy and love can be your light in the darkness and help you to remember that it is through loving ourselves and taking care of ourselves that we maintain the ability to love and care for others. The more you can focus on improving your health as a means through which you can better love and care for your son, the more your own love and light and joy can shine through -- the more we give to ourselves, the more we can give to others.

So be at peace with your struggle - accept it as the path through which you can learn to join your son fully in the pure love that he pours out to the world. We all have a very unique path to realizing our true power. For many of us it is through taking better care of ourselves.

Sending many prayers of love and strength your way...

Kristin

 

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Fri, 08-18-2006 - 1:42pm

My dearest dear Mary,


My heart goes out to you and your son.

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Sun, 08-20-2006 - 7:34am

You are a very brave and strong woman. You've been through a lot in your life and yet you manage to struggle and get past the things

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