Having some difficulty
Thursday morning. We will find out when my dad's surgery will happen today and I'm sure that knowing the actual day and time will rachet up the stress I'm already feeling. I'm trying really hard to stay positive and focus on what it will take after the surgery for my dad to make a full recovery, but the cold finger of fear still touches my heart from time to time. I'll keep posting here as I find out more because I can't freak out in my "real" life, so this place is going to be critical for my continuing mental health.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, I had a little slip up in my health and fitness project last night. I don't think it's a precursor to a complete breakdown, but you can never tell. I'm going to try to be especially vigilant in the next few weeks as we go through my dad's surgery and initial recovery because I can't help him if I'm not taking care of myself. Besides, I'm still planning to attend my conference for work next month in Atlanta and I don't want to be any heavier for that than I was in March for New Orleans. (I know, how vain can I be that I'm worrying about that while my dad is fighting for his life. I am really ashamed of feeling this way, but I'm pretty sure he'd understand.)
On to a totally different topic. If you're someone that loves unique cookbooks and would like to be part of helping the Junior League of San Diego's efforts to support education throughout our San Diego community, please click here and check out our lovely California Sol Food cookbook. The book features not only wonderful recipes but also anecdotes about San Diego life and many pictures from around the area taken by the membership. If you would like to order a cookbook, either let me know and I'll get you information on how to order, or you can go here and order one directly from the Junior League website. The cost is $32.27 without shipping or $38.27 to include shipping costs and all proceeds after costs will be used in support of our programs in the community. It's a really nice cookbook for a very good cause.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, I had a little slip up in my health and fitness project last night. I don't think it's a precursor to a complete breakdown, but you can never tell. I'm going to try to be especially vigilant in the next few weeks as we go through my dad's surgery and initial recovery because I can't help him if I'm not taking care of myself. Besides, I'm still planning to attend my conference for work next month in Atlanta and I don't want to be any heavier for that than I was in March for New Orleans. (I know, how vain can I be that I'm worrying about that while my dad is fighting for his life. I am really ashamed of feeling this way, but I'm pretty sure he'd understand.)
On to a totally different topic. If you're someone that loves unique cookbooks and would like to be part of helping the Junior League of San Diego's efforts to support education throughout our San Diego community, please click here and check out our lovely California Sol Food cookbook. The book features not only wonderful recipes but also anecdotes about San Diego life and many pictures from around the area taken by the membership. If you would like to order a cookbook, either let me know and I'll get you information on how to order, or you can go here and order one directly from the Junior League website. The cost is $32.27 without shipping or $38.27 to include shipping costs and all proceeds after costs will be used in support of our programs in the community. It's a really nice cookbook for a very good cause.
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Anyway, you'll be in my thoughts, and I'll be hoping for the best. Good luck, my dear.
Don't feel guilty about your conference and wanting to look good - life goes on even when loved ones are ill. You can't, and shouldn't, freeze your life until it's all resolved, and you know your family wouldn't want you to. Please keep us posted, and take care of yourself.
Anyways, I really love the 'fairy tale' story that you wrote about your father.I have put it in my blog (hope you don't mind). I SO LOVED IT!
He will be better. God helps good man.
I'm glad to see that you're taking care of yourself as you prepare to take care of your father. You're so right that do that. Just remember that taking care of yourself also means giving yourself a break sometimes!