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Last couple of days I've been packing my lunch before I even eat breakfast. My daughter Naomi, my SIL Chad, my grandaughter Olivia, and I eat lunch together every weekday. The morning routine is to wake Chad and Naomi so they can get ready for work. I make breakfast for everyone and make lunch at the same time sometimes. All while trying to feed Olivia her breakfast. Naomi tries to help pack the lunch. We usually cook enough the night before so that prep time is to a minimum. If they don't get up in time, alot of the time I nuke the food and have it ready for lunch. It's nice when Naomi takes our lunch with her to nuke at work. Then, I have more time to spend with Olivia and do the other chores around the apartment. Naomi hasn't had any morning sickness. She didn't have any with Olivia either. Blessed girl! Very cold here today. That blanket of snow is pretty but cold. Talked to my husband this morning. He scheduled our trip to New Hampshire on the 21st through the 23rd. We will be leaving out of St. Louis airport that Friday and coming back to St. Louis on Sunday. Short trip...I know. It's still an answer to prayer! Haven't seen my grandaugter, Simone, since she was born and she is now 6 months old. It will be good to see my son and even my daughter in law. For those of you who will be reading this...my daughter in law has been suffering from depression. She would not let my son see any of the family and we were not allowed to visit either. She has agreed to let us visit. I'm praying that our visit is pleasant enough that she will see how important family is. Her parents had her later in life and she didn't do much with them. I've only seen her once. Please pray that we form a bond. I so much want her to feel like one of the rest of our family. It has been hard to understand her before; however, I want to let all that go and start fresh. Wow! I just saw how much I've written. Guess I needed to say some things to myself. Have a great day buddies!
Diet Calendar Entry for 12 January 2011:
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1483 kcal
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Fat: 98.90g | Prot: 105.49g | Carb: 52.61g.
Breakfast: water, premium pork sausage links. Lunch: water, chicken leg, cucumber, Mozzarella Cheese, lettuce. Dinner: onion, brussel sprouts, ground beef, mayonaise, tomato, lettuce, bacon. Snacks/Other: Atkins Advantage Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch Bar, Atkins Advantage Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar, cream cheese, celery. more...
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Good morning. May the sunshine down on you at this time. I will pray that the visit goes well and your daughter in law will enbrace your warmth and guide her out of her dispair.
12 Jan 11 by member: kmartin
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Thank you so much Keli for your prayers. Love ya Sis!
12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Depression is a terrible thing, and to have it on top of a new baby must not be very easy for her. I am glad she is letting you guys see your granddaughter now, even if it has been 6 months since the last time. Hopefully you have a wonderful trip.
12 Jan 11 by member: pixidaisy
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Thank you for your words this morning on my journal:) Writing down our thoughts are so helpful...now that is down on paper you can see and hear what is making you feel uncomfortable and can work with it. I have learned it is hard enough to change myself much less others who do or act the way that hurts me. I am learning for whatever reason I choose to be around these people I call "energy Vampires" that it is up to me not to let their actions and words effect me. I realize they are who they are and their is nothing I can do to change them but I can say to myself "They are doing the best they know how" and love them. Best wishes to a peaceful gathering. TOWANDA!!!!!
12 Jan 11 by member: Lisa Online
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Thanks Pixi and Lisa for stopping by my journal and for the well wishes. Love ya
12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Hi Cindy, I too am praying for a good relationship with your daughter-in-law. I have the same issue with mine. My son and her married before I even got to meet her and now thier son is 4 mths old. The distance is what makes it so hard. I am so happy for you that you get to go visit.
12 Jan 11 by member: kbalke
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Hope your trip is wonderful and that a deep bond forms with your DIL and your precious Simone. Enjoy one another!
12 Jan 11 by member: Evie1010
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Have a great time visiting your son and his family! I'm sure your daughter in law is going to love you! We all do so what's not to love!
12 Jan 11 by member: Mccmad
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Cindy, yes it is cold today...it is going to be brutal tonight. I am so glad that you are going to get to visit your son, DIL, and granddaughter. Sorry that she suffers so from depression...is it post partum, or something that she has always dealt with? It is so hard to form a bond with someone that suffers from that horrid disease...I will say some prayers that things go well, and that she gets better...I hope she is getting some professional help. God bless, Cindy. {{{{BIG HUGS}}}}, sis!
12 Jan 11 by member: ctlss
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Wow! Thanks for stopping by my journal Kathy, Evie, Leanne and Steph. I sure have been blessed to have so many great buddies! What would I do without ya'll? Isn't God good to have brought us all together here on Fatsecret? We Can Do It With God's Help and a little help from our Fatsecret buddies!
12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Stopping by later than usual. You have something great to look forward to, hoping it goes well. Who knows what other issues you DIL has, if you've only met her once. It will be difficult, treading on egg shells but it will be great to see your granddaughter.
12 Jan 11 by member: sarahsmum
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Thank for stopping by Issy. And yes I am looking forward to the visit. All I can do is love her with the God kind of love.
12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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12 Jan 11 by member: ctlss
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12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Cindy, you're such a wonderful mother-in-law with so much compassion in your heart for her. Because your love for her and prayers for her, you'll eventually have a good friendship with her. Hope this gathering will turn out to have a real good turning point for it. Have a pleasant evening!
12 Jan 11 by member: happynow
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Thanks Lily! She lost my son and her first baby early in her pregnancy. When Simone came along she was still depressed and then I think on top of it her depression became worse as my son said. When my son Joel came home from the states he was only allowed to see his brother for two hours out of the apartment. Not even allowed to see his new niece. Anyhow, that is water under the bridge. This year I have purposed to make the people in my life a priority in prayer. Sometimes I think the person that is changing is me. Learned a valuable lesson years ago about trying to change people when I first got married. Cliff has changed alot, but, that was God not me. Prayer is definately a source to be reckoned with. I'm sure that Christine and I will eventually get there. God loves me all the time. Even when I don't seem lovable. My heart does go out for her. If she only knew that I welcome her into our family with open arms. Hopefully she will know that soon. Thanks ya'll for listening.
12 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Cindy, I am so sure that you will form a bond with your DIL, how can you not, you have already taken the first step, putting everything behind you and starting fresh. Oh, I am so sure you are just counting the days till your trip, seeing your grandbaby for the first time. Prayers with you that this will not be the exception but the rule. Much Love.
12 Jan 11 by member: Raven46
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The little ones are so precious at that age. Hope and pray that your relationship with you DIL will be behind her. If only she could see the wonderful, loving you that you really are. I'm sure it will be a great time for everyone. Hang in there and keep praying for her heart to warm and allow you love in. Talk soon.:) HUGS.
12 Jan 11 by member: LauPug1
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Thanks Raven and Laurie! I am blessed by so many dear sisters. Thanks ya'll!
13 Jan 11 by member: Cindy Thompson
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Cindy, love and forgiveness, joy and compassion - may each of these fill your lives. I am praying for your DIL, that she can receive from her extended family, and not be overwhelmed, or shut down. Look for little ways to stay connected...while you're there, talk to your son about perhaps using a webcam, or email, or online pictures to try to stay connected on a regular basis. Much Love...and enjoy your new grandbaby! :)))
13 Jan 11 by member: jsfantome
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