And another Thanksgiving approaches. I certainly have been counting my blessings as of late. As cliche' as it all sounds-Life really is too short.
17 days ago an intervention from God's hands to my heart struck like a bolt of lightning. For as amazing as my life is and all the blessings I have received- I was sick. Sick in my body, mind and soul. The sickness (driven by anger and hatred) was driving me deeper and deeper into hell.
As my husband and I sat at our table that night 17 days ago, we both were struck with an overwhelming ENOUGH! Like hitting a brick wall-enough. Our eating habits, our drinking habits and every single one of our other habits had us driving straight off a cliff. Thelma and Louise was my past life and I knew at that moment, things had to change. Dramatically change.
So, we started our change. We dumped every drop of alcohol out onto the ground. Signed up for 2 different 30 day challenges (planks and abs). Settled on a couple of walking routes. Logged out of Facebook. That last one was really a leap of faith for us both. It has been the most difficult part of all for me. I miss some people from fb, but I don't miss the drama and hate that shot at me every time I logged on.
With so many changes I am starting to feel like a new person. In those 17 days I have lost 7 pounds plus a million pounds that have been hitching a ride on my back for far too long. I know I will never touch another drop of alcohol and when the 30 day promise is over, I will decide what I am going to do about Facebook. As for the anger? I am only human. I am a work in progress (as I know we all are) but I am not going to be wearing so much on my sleeve. People will need to come after me hard to get a reaction. Some will. I'm getting stronger every day. I can handle it.
So, Constant Reader~ Happy Thanksgiving to you. I wish you love and peace and joy and calm. Hold those you love close and hold yourself closer. You mean a lot to me! God Bless~
