A day with my doggie!

Friday, November 18, 2011

It was windy,sunny and warm...the birds chirped and sang,a squirrel ran back and forth gathering acorns.My dog ran ahead sniffing out rabbit hiding spots,coming back now and then to make sure I was there.I reached in my pocket to hand her a doggie treat...she wagged her tail took the treat.Plooey came the treat onto the ground.We were playing the im going to get the treat game.I go to pick it up,she gobbles it down.The highway is getting widened and our path is gone...she pulls on the leash anxiously like...come on mom!I had to turn her around and go back in the direction which we came...I stopped to tie my shoe and she sneaked in a few sugars while i was bent down..We arrived back home...she took off to drink water while I grabbed mine.She stretched out and started snoring...I laid on the lounge chair and breathed in the fresh air and admired my hairy little friend....through thick and thin she has been there for me.Though chosen for my kids...she's my dog and she knows it because she picked me.She loves her kids but her heart belongs to mommy.We are pals and when she goes someday I cant imagine the pain im sure i will feel SUSAN

  

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MARTHASPARKS 11/19/2011 12:29PM

Susan, like you, I LOVE dogs. I've had them all of my life and don't feel a home is complete without one. My best dog ever, Slider, an angel in a dog's body, died on Thanksgiving 2 years ago and I still grieve. We have another and it is the first dog to really attach to my husband instead of me. When my Slider died, I was reading a Dean Koontz book. In it was the greatest quote about losing a dog, I have ever read. “Dogs' lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know that the pain is coming, you're going to lose a dog, and there's going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with him, never fail to share his joy or delight in his innocence because you can't support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There's such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price.” ~ Dean Koontz The man has obviously loved and lost a best friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

FIFIFRIZZLE 11/19/2011 3:59AM

Like going for a walk with you myself... Thanks for sharing your fun with your little animal companion. Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN0426 11/19/2011 2:43AM

Our fur babies are so part of the family. They get excited to see us if we have gone for a few hours. Our dog has been in Ks. with our DD since the first week of Oct and will be staying with them until we go down for Christmas. She is always thrilled when we arrive, but then so do all of her dogs. We're so fortunate they take her when we travel, and we traveled in Oct. and leave the day after Tanksgiving for another 2 week trip. Report Inappropriate Comment

MNOT2THICK 11/18/2011 11:58PM

So sweet. I feel the vapors Report Inappropriate Comment

ARTJAC 11/18/2011 10:51PM

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KOFFEENUT 11/18/2011 10:14PM

They fill our lives in a way nothing else does, don't they?!? Enjoy these autumn walks with your special dog! Report Inappropriate Comment

MJ7DM33 11/18/2011 9:54PM

Awwwhh! I can feel the love between you two! Report Inappropriate Comment

Im feeling great!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

I have gained alot of respect for my resilience.I have been determined to stay at this weight loss monster until I conquer it!I am eating,exercising,sleeping right and taking time to read,laugh with family and friends,and enjoy my old dog.Theres nothing wrong with taking it slow which i have to do.I had become obsessed with eating,sleeping,breathing and talking about losing weight.I dont like what I have become.I was depriving myself of nutrition I needed and just beasically screwing up.I started a different way of thinking.Im doing better now.I got down to 137 and now im back up to 153.Yes,thats 16 pounds i have regained when I slowed down and started eating right.I let my obsession with food remanifest into an obsession with exercise and limiting the calories I was supposed to be getting.It was something I could control.How did that work for me?NOT!!I am not not ashamed of myself because I LOVE me and I made a stupid mistake.I am feeling great and doing an awesome job now and hope to keep on with my new way of thinking.....What do you think?I can take it if you want to bitch me out!.... SUSAN

  

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SHASSYSUE2 11/22/2011 11:42PM

I have been afraid of getting on the scale, I have ate uncontrollably for 2 weeks. I am ashamed, and that is why you have not seen me on here much.... I have got to get myself together!!! I have to get through this weekend first!!!! I need some serious help, got any duct tape?? Report Inappropriate Comment

CRYSTLE4HIMTX10 11/18/2011 9:08AM

You'll find what works best for you. Listen to your body. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTHASPARKS 11/17/2011 8:04PM

Hi Susan, since I don't know your height or BMI, I can't comment intelligently. However, if you were experiencing deprivation, diet rage, irritability and were thinking of nothing other than what you ate and how much you exercised, then that is no way to live. If you feel healthy, energetic and are happy, you are doing better than 90% of the world! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARBAELLEN 11/17/2011 6:54PM

Okay, Susan, you want honest, right? If you've decided that 153 is where you want to be, you can eat right and exercise and maintain it. On the other hand, you should also be able to maintain 137 without depriving yourself of nutrition. You have done such a great job of losing a LOT of unhealthy fat and you look so great. If the 16 pounds you've gained back is better for you, then that's where you should be. As long as that's the real reason you've gained 16 pounds, all is good. Report Inappropriate Comment

NAVYMOM133 11/17/2011 5:46PM

I totally agree with Liz! You are taking a more moderate, healthy path with the nutrition side and your body will thank you for it! Good food in the right portions will get you where you'd like to go! And you were bitten by the exercise bug, so that's a terrific thing!! Never Give Up!!! Melly Report Inappropriate Comment

SNOWANGELDIVA 11/17/2011 2:17PM

You feel great and you're going in the healthy direction? Sounds fabulous to me, unless I'm misreading something. Report Inappropriate Comment

I'M JUST A BALL OF SUNSHINE?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I went today to offer my help for a food drive.People everywhere are needing food badly.I met Josie and Julie.They are 80 year old twins from Dallas.I just have this spiritual connection with Old people in their late 60's and older.I have always had it,since I was a kid.Mama used to tease me that I was an old kid...LOL!Well,we were paired up sorting the food being collected in phase one.Josie kept looking at me and finally i said"Am I doing something wrong?No,she answered I have a feeling,like we have met before.I named some of the places I've volunteered....nope she said..it just feels like I've always known you..weird I thought I feel the same!We did alot of lifting,bending,stacking,sorting and laughing.I told Julie that when I was young I always awoke smiling and happy,my mama called me a Ball of Sunshine!At the time Josie was over taking other volunteers on a tour.Subway offered us sandwiches and we sat for a while eating.I jumped when someone tapped me on the head..it was Raj an east indian fella i had known a long time.He laughed and I hugged him...I intro'd him to the others and gave him a job.Josie was handing him a sandwich when she asked Raj...So how do know our little Ball of Sunshine?Julie looked at me and we both laughed....mysterious!When I explained she just sat there looking shocked...Maybe somehow we all have soulmates we are destined to meet...who knows? SUSAN

  

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SHASSYSUE2 11/22/2011 11:40PM

I truly believe those moments are called "GOD MOMENTS!!" Report Inappropriate Comment

SA9CHI 11/17/2011 2:32PM

Love your story! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTHASPARKS 11/16/2011 9:34PM

Things like this happen and when they do, I make every effort to keep that person in my life. You ball of sunshine, you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARBAELLEN 11/16/2011 8:29PM

Didya ever think that it's no mystery at all? I've got a feeling ANYBODY who knows you would call you a ball of sunshine! See, there are more advantages to losing weight than you ever thought. Just think, you've graduated from a "ball of sunshine" to a "LITTLE ball of sunshine"! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUMEXI17 11/16/2011 5:12PM

I love our seniors [80+] and I am a caregiver... this story was touching and I loved it... thank you for making my day... Yes, there is something supernatural about getting older!!! Jennie Report Inappropriate Comment

ARLENE_MOVES 11/16/2011 3:51PM

Nice story! Report Inappropriate Comment

110 years old and happy until the end

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Mary Margaret Louise Mulhoney was born in May 16,1901.She outlived 6 children,three husbands and 15 boyfriends...LOL.She always had a hug and a smile for anyone.She loved chocolate!She kept her hair,makeup and nails done.Always looked sharply dressed and wore her jewels daily.She was never sick.She wore her heels to bed the night she died.She knew the day she would go to heaven and wanted to look her best!But,Before her Lord came to take her she hugged and kissed all her friends at the center.We stayed beside her holding her hand when she took her last breath...A smile came across her face and I swear she glowed when she left this earth.She was my mentor and got me through alot.I loved her so much and went to her first each day.She would hug me,kiss my hand and smile.I will miss her sorely,because she has enriched my life to the max.She will leave behind lots of friends that were madly in LOVE with her.Her favorite saying was "Love and Live life to its fullest everyday...we never are promised a tomorrow...RIP Maggie SUSAN

  

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SHASSYSUE2 11/22/2011 11:38PM

Awesome, treasure those memories that you have of her!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FIFIFRIZZLE 11/19/2011 4:07AM

How lucky you were to know her. I am sorry for your loss. Report Inappropriate Comment

DUSTYGIRL25 11/16/2011 2:38AM

Wow! She sounds like such a wonderful person. I'm so glad you were able to have her in your life. I'm sure she will always be shining down on her friends. Report Inappropriate Comment

CRYSTLE4HIMTX10 11/15/2011 11:25PM

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LIVINGFREE19 11/15/2011 9:08PM

She sounds like a very smart, loving and wonderful woman! You were blessed to be able to know her. My sympathies go out to you, friend. Have a great rest of the week! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEENSTER1 11/15/2011 3:07PM

Love and Live life to its fullest everyday.. Love it! My condolences go out to her family and friends. Report Inappropriate Comment

Spark People friends are the best!

Monday, November 14, 2011

I dont need to name any names.You know who you are!I could not do this without your kind words.At times the swift kick in the ass!I feel like I can lift the world,walk 100 miles and fly...the butterfly will come out soon!I love you all and appreciate you more than words can say SUSAN

  

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SHASSYSUE2 11/22/2011 11:37PM

You are just so easy to love!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

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LIVINGFREE19 11/14/2011 4:19PM

You are so right! Funny, I just posted a blog about a half hour ago about the same thing! It is great that everybody is being inspired by their spark friends! Friendship is great! Report Inappropriate Comment