miteslur's Journal, 28 December 2007

To worry yourself sick will not help the situation. To eat yourself into oblivion will not help. Keep grounded and handle what life brings you with your head, and not with your heart(emotions). I know it's tough but I have had better results when I rein in my emotions during times of extreme stress, and face the situation head on. Worry is a wasted energy that can harm you. Easier said than done, I know, but you have to try, try, try...Hope you feel better soon. 

Thanks. You are absolutely right. I am working on that as we speak. 

Sometimes it's very hard not to handle situations with our heart. To some of us, our hearts define who we are. In those cases, you must allow your heart to really feel whats best for you not just in the moment, but next week, next month and years. Your heart aches for what your husband and what you are going through because of how much you love and care. But also because of how much you love and care, you have to show your confidence and trust in him, that if not this job, you know that he deserves something better and now that can happen. Your heart loves and trust even though it aches at times. Just "Love", love yourself and your HEALTH, love your husband in good times and bad and know that you will be loved and things always find a way of working out. Sometimes we don't see it at that moment, but even through our hardships, we later see the valuable lifes lessons we learned in them. You have MANY pals here. Let us pray for you, listen to you, be here for you in any way you need. You'll be fine. Take a deep breath and remember how loved you are.  

I am a person who DOES handle situations with my heart and emotions! I am trying my best to not let it control me, though. However, I did tell myself this morning that this will be a test of my faith. Perhaps there is a bigger, better plan in store for us and this is a way for us to get there. There may be some valuable lessons to learn, as well, that will only make him/us stronger as human beings. Thanks for listening and for offering your support!  

Awe honey, that's my girl! I am so sorry you are having to deal with this and go through such a worry. Regardless of the outcome, you are blessed. You have your family, your beautiful little girl, your health, many, no numerous friends who are willing to do whatever they can to help you out, if need be, not to mention, ALL of us here, willing to pray and be here for you! Please try to look at all that you have to be thankful for... it will work out. It's sometimes hard to see what God has in store for us. Remembering that he is here in our lives guiding us, and being thankful for what we have been blessed with, is sometimes just what God needs from us. I love ya girl... I'm here for you if you need me. :) *hugs* Chin up! :)  

Live strong miteslur!  

Good news...my husband didn't lose his job! Praise God! Thanks for all your support, prayers, and words of encouragement! Now it's time to start heading back down the trail! Got lots of weight to lose! 

That's GREAT news! :-) 

Happy to hear things are worked out for your husbands job! Now you can get back to the business at hand - continuing your healthy lifestyle! It's a brand New Year and the future looks shiny and bright!  

YEAH!!!! So glad for you both!! On to 2008!! 

Im so glad it all worked out and the crisis is over! ImLuuvd's remarks brought a momma's smile to my face... amzazing how our kids grow up being more like us than they ever wanted to be! Seems you have a wonderful family and friends that care about you. What could be worth more than that?! So happy for you. 

Thank you all so much! I prayed and prayed about things on Friday, asking that no matter what was dealt our way, that we'd handle it with wise and open minds and that we remember what's most important in life! I had to succumb to a willing heart, to learn whatever was necessary to pass this test. The fear of the unknown can do crazy things to us. This little "jolt" made me realize the importance of having a good savings set aside in case of "emergencies". It's so hard to set money aside but I can see I'm just gonna have to do it somehow!