Dad is currently doing well and under going his chemo treatments with a minimum of side effects but I'd rather not dwell on that or my previous post at the moment, so instead I'll just bore you with some of the pictures taken during the vacation I took a couple of weeks ago to Seagrove Beach, FL (highly recommended). These are some of my favorite pictures from the trip (not all of my favorites) and certainly not all the pictures that were taken.
As many of you know, my family discovered that my Father (most likely) has advanced pancreatic cancer this week. Anytime I become still or I don't have something to otherwise occupy my mind I begin to think about all the things I still wanted to do with Dad, all the things I took for granted that he'd be there for when I was ready. I'm still a single, (relatively) young, man who always thought that his Dad would be there; on my wedding day, when I had children, when I get in over my head with some (get someone else to) do it yourself project, or just when we both had a free moment to enjoy each others company, now I'm not so sure.
Occasionally I manage to reflect on the good times (funny how something like this makes all the seemingly bad times disappear) we've shared over the years which really helps me appreciate how much I really love my Dad. Though we've never been exceptionally close, it's clear to me now how much we've loved each other over the years and how important we are to each other (even if we never really expressed it well). I absolutely hate the fact that it takes something so large and so final to force us both to act like it.
So here's where my subject ties in, whatever you do, don't take a moment for granted with those you love, stop every once and a while and think about how important they are to you and how you'd feel if they were suddenly gone, forgive them all that you can and then a little more, hug them even if you aren't "huggy people" (you don't have to do it all them time just occasionally), tell them how much they mean to you (even if it makes you uncomfortable), and remember to thank God for them and ask that he take care of them always because you never know when they'll be gone.
Sorry to be a bummer, I just had to get somethings out so maybe my mind will let me rest tonight. Hopefully my fumbling and bumbling way of expressing myself will help someone else avoid feeling the way I do now, or at least help remind me how I need to be acting going forward.
Please keep my Father (John), Mother (Linda), Older Brother (John II), Sister-In-Law (Sherry), and Niece (Jennine) in your prayers.
We heard about this the other day, and are saddened to hear the news. We're definitely praying here for all of you. Please express my concern to your parents.
Despite not tracking my points for most of the last week due to having the nasties, I've still managed to loose weight. I'm now down a total of 15.4lbs. as of this morning, that's 3.9lbs/week average. Things are going well over all, I haven't been able to really start working out again because of the grossness but I'm recovering a little more each day. Hopefully this week will be a little more productive.
Thanks again for all the kind words of support,
J
I've created a point calculating web page for both Food and Activity Points here.
I also keep forgetting to include my progess link.
Hi Jesse! Thanks for the info about Photobucket. Now I know to organize first, then post. And yes, I owuld have definitely been wondering who you were, because the picture of the back of your head isn't terribly enlightening.
Last week went well. I was able to over come the demon of sodium this week and not have any unexplainable gains. I've lost 11.4 lbs to date even though I ate out a lot. One day I was sure I was spending all my flex point son one meal but after I did the math I was dead on target, I might be finally getting the hang of this again.
This week I'll go from "increased activity" to full on work outs at the gym so that'll be a change.
If you noticed the spelling of week in my subject and are thinking I'm crazy, you're probably right, but I've got a bit of a nasty cold today which has left me feeling weak, achy, and cold. I laid off of work today, technically I'm working from home, so I don't spread the vile disease any further.
Today is my first weigh day (but I only signed back on Saturday). I haven't done it yet. I'm trying to be good, though.
I hope you feel better soon, man.
What a week! Apparently I learned the joys of sodium this week as I very suddenly put on more weight than I lost even though I was watching my points like a hawk. I then proceeded to use more flex points and once again eat reactively instead of planning/choosing my meals better but after all that I managed to loose a little more weight....a very little bit,less than a pound, but a loss is a loss so I'll take it.
Haha! Yeah, I think we can swing a pack of batteries. I'll have to get some soon. OR...BIG IDEA! You could come visit us! WOW! What a thought! Seriously, we'd love to see you. :)
