We have had such a stressful month that I am now at my highest weight ever. First as many of you know my 93 year mother fell and severely sprained her foot and ankle. Then the very same week my baby brother (he is 48) collapsed. After many tests something has shown up on the frontal lobe of his brain. He now needs an MRI but it looks like he will have to wait until March. In the meantime the doctors have taken his driver's license until they know for sure whether it is something serious or not. Trouble is he is a truck driver with no health benefits so they only have the small income his wife brings in. This is really scary stuff.

But we have had really good news. My daughter and son in law have been totally approved to adopt a sibling group of two. The worker will let her know in January whether they will get two boys, girls, or one of each. Not sure how soon the children will be placed with them but we are so very happy for them.

I have decided that today is the first day of the rest of my life and I am not going to waste it. I have gained an additional 5 lbs so I am up to 203.5. Gosh I hate to admit to that! The unhealthy snacks are gone. I will control my portions and get more steps in. My body is so sore from all this extra weight so today I start to do something about it. Thanks for putting up with me. I promise to do better. I know I need to lose around 80 lbs so I am not putting a time on it. Just plan to keep working towards the goal. Well I had better get moving as the laundry won't wash itself. LOL,
Hope you all have a wonderful day, Joyce