Black Team - Part 19ish

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  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    ((Janie)), You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.:heart:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Love and prayers, Janie-- :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Okay, now try not to scare it but did anyone notice my ticker? :wink:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Go Bobbi-- go Bobbi-- go Bobbi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It's beautiful!!!!!!!

    Mine moved, too, today-- we're gettin' there, woman!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Bobbi, Marla- Congrats to you both on your losses...getting so close!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Bobbi, Marla- Congrats to you both on your losses...getting so close!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    :smooched: :smooched: :smooched: Thanks, Shuntae!!!!!!!
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Bobbi, Marla- Congrats to you both on your losses...getting so close!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Thank you Marla and Shuntae :smooched:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Quiet night. lol


    Hope everyone is having a good night!

    :drinker:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family, from mine:cry:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    All right-- we'll try this-- should be interesting--

    Dear Marla--

    Please do not bore these people with your usually lengthy musings. Keep this brief, if you can. Sheesh.

    When I look back on the last, oh my gosh, 10 years I sometimes can't recognize you. Not only physically, but emotionally and spirituality. You've undergone quite a metamorphosis-- sometimes kicking and screaming. Eventually, you gave in, admitted and embraced what was right and good, and good, strong changes occurred.

    You've lost a lot as a result. You've lost family. You've lost friends. But, you gained the strength that comes from standing up for right, no matter what. You came to agree that it doesn't matter what your last name is, Sherrard or Brown, if one is not respectful, or worse-- just plain evil-- they stay away from my family.

    That came at a price-- and it hurt a lot-- but you survived. The realization of a lot of your childhood crap, and the effect it had on you even as an adult was truly enlightening. Through it all, you finally learned to become introspective and grounded, and not like a boat on the water, tossed about by emotions, never knowing what makes you tick, why you're acting out of anger that you didn't even realize you were carrying-- never realizing who the anger was truly directed towards.

    That paved the way for you to finally conquer your physical demons. Unlike with the emotional ones, which hubs helped you to see and battle, this one you took on all your own. You had to overcome old family habits, which you detailed in your 5k blog-- no need to rechew your cud. But you did this on your own. Yes, hubs helped you to see the love of running, but you took on the 5k mantle all on your own. You found this site. You took the initiative to get yourself under control physically-- and look at you now.

    You are now a blissful 8.5 pounds from goal. You look wonderful. You feel better. You've made incredible friends along the way, and learned so much from them and hopefully lent something to them as well along the way.

    You now have the opportunity and responsibility to share what you're learning with your children-- one of them specifically right now. You made a good start today talking to her, and helping her. Keep going-- you now can speak from experience, not like YOUR dad did when you were a child-- sitting obese in his chair eating, as he criticized you for getting "hippy."

    All in all, lady-- I like you just fine. You've come a long way, and I'm really proud of you. Keep going-- never get complacent. Keep growing every day-- and try to be a blessing to the wonderful people in your life, here and at home.

    God loves you-- he gave you a wonderful husband who loves you-- 9 gorgeous kids who are happy and healthy-- all in all, not bad.

    Now, chatty Cathy-- get your *kitten* back to work--
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    I WILL catch up tomorrow. We're on vacation & I don't have very much time to read/post/etc... I am so proud of each & everyone of you that I've seen writing letters to yourselves, bravely posting pictures, and setting goals for the future. I can't wait to REALLY read them tomorrow. For now, I'm off to my balcony over the Smokies. :smooched: :heart:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Holy bump batman! Page 3?! Hells no!
  • tresa1234
    tresa1234 Posts: 796 Member
    Hi all,

    The letters and photos of all are amazing. You guys really rock!!! Everyone looks and sounds so healthy and happy - hats off to all of you, I am so proud of this team.

    I am however saddened by a couple of developments:

    nicky - I miss you. I don't know what happened to make you leave, although I do know you have been struggling with the threads. I hope you can manage to ignore the difficult threads so that you can stay with us and continue your journey. My thoughts and hopes are with you on your path. :brokenheart: :flowerforyou:

    I have been somewhat absent on the posts lately. We found out early Thursday morning that my MIL had lost her battle with lung cancer (I posted on this one that day we were all getting gushy). It has been a particularly difficult time for all and I just haven't felt up to posting. We will all be OK, and she is really in a better place, so don't worry. I will be back at it on Weds (including weigh in - which I dread after all this comfort food, and lack of pool:grumble: )

    Stay strong in your journeys all. You have come so far - time to keep it going.

    Peace and love to all. Janie

    Janie ... you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers! {{{{{hugs}}}}}}} I'm so sorry for your loss... lean on the ones who love you!

    God bless,

    :heart: :heart: :heart: Tresa
  • tresa1234
    tresa1234 Posts: 796 Member
    I was so sad to see that Nicky had left, too ... anybody know what happened?

    As for me ... I'm not really trying very hard. I guess I'm in a place right now where other stuff seems more pressing than being real careful about what I eat. I'm not going to let myself gain more than the 2 pounds I've put back on, but I'm content to maintain right around this weight for a while until I can get my head back in the game. My bigger concern is getting back the aerobic conditioning level I had before this last bout of illness/crazy life syndrome hit. Without overdoing it and making myself sick again.

    The good news is that I'm planning to join the Y when older DD & DSIL move up here at the end of the month, and will take advantage of the trainers there to try to develop a plan that will gradually increase my fitness level without being too much too soon. For now I'm going to do an easy 45 on the elliptical 4 or 5 days a week (45 minutes so I can watch something or other on a DVD!!:laugh: ) and see how it goes from there.

    Y'all ... reading this thread has been SO good for me. Every single one of you are my heroes! :happy: :heart: :happy: :heart: I know I will get back into the game soon ... once I have time again to refocus without being pulled 80 different directions by all the crazy graduation/college stuff. And yes, that is definitely an excuse ... I could do better if I tried harder ... but not consistently. I know this about myself.

    I feel like I'm trying to find my way in a maze ... I've been down so many paths that end in pitfalls/burnout. I just have to find a way to live that lets me be healthy & still not feel like I'm missing anything fun. I'll get there a little bit at a time. Having this amazing team has kept me from drifting too far ... even though I'm on a longer tether right now!

    Love you guys! You are all looking so WONDERFUL & more importantly ... you are doing really great things every day for your health & your futures!! I'm so proud of each & every one of you!!

    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
    Tresa
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    No way-- :noway: Nicky canceled her account? Oh, for crying out loud-- give me a flippin' break.

    Okay, as far as I can tell, she got ticked off on the swine flu thread-- that was the last place I saw her post-- she was one of the few who got ticked off that the majority of posters on the thread weren't running around like Chicken Little saying the sky was falling. She found it insensitive. Please-- enough already. :grumble: :grumble: To cancel an account over that? I don't know-- call me totally insensitive-- good riddance if you're that super-sensitive. No disrespect meant solely to Nicky-- I've just had it up to here.:angry:

    Have we not had enough drama on these boards with all the departures because there is a thread here and there with which we disagree? Is this community not big enough to find your niche and stay there, and glean from it what is beneficial to you ? Is that not what adults are supposed to do????

    This is all just too much-- arrgghhh.:noway:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    SARA!!!!!!! :heart: :smooched: :heart: :smooched:

    Thank you so much for the card--

    She sent a get-well card for me on behalf of all of you-- so mucho thanks to you all!!!!!!!1
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
    Thanks all for your well wishes - it has meant a lot to me in the past few days.

    Things are starting to wrap up up here and settle down a bit. It is good to finally be at a place where we can remember the good memories without crying for the loss.. **sigh**

    I am so proud of each and every one of you. I have read your letters and success stories with a great deal of happiness and pride. We really are an awesome group (all of us) - keep up all the good work.

    Janie
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    What a day. My stress level is through the roof....:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

    Without going into too much detail as that I am sure could get me into trouble....my employer has completely let me down and I cannot think of a time when I was this aggrivated and disillusioned.
    It's unfortunate when something that was promised is not given and when they lose site of what is important. For those of you that have seen "National Lampoon's christmas vacation"...I was basically handed my membership in the jelly of the month club today. Way to take advantage of a crappy job market. I guess you can abuse people when they have no place else to go. VERY annoyed..... This journey has taught me that I am worth more than the value these people have assigned to me....they are walking a fine line here and I need some time to think about my future if this is how it's going to be.

    Sorry,

    Just needed to vent on this one. Worked my butt off all year and this isnt what I would expect in return.

    <Sigh> :grumble:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    What a day. My stress level is through the roof....:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

    Without going into too much detail as that I am sure could get me into trouble....my employer has completely let me down and I cannot think of a time when I was this aggrivated and disillusioned.
    It's unfortunate when something that was promised is not given and when they lose site of what is important. For those of you that have seen "National Lampoon's christmas vacation"...I was basically handed my membership in the jelly of the month club today. Way to take advantage of a crappy job market. I guess you can abuse people when they have no place else to go. VERY annoyed..... This journey has taught me that I am worth more than the value these people have assigned to me....they are walking a fine line here and I need some time to think about my future if this is how it's going to be.

    Sorry,

    Just needed to vent on this one. Worked my butt off all year and this isnt what I would expect in return.

    <Sigh> :grumble:

    I'm so sorry, Batman--

    I can't help but giggle at how you're wording it-- you kill me-- I've seen that movie. It cracks me up. Just don't take anybody hostage tonight, okay?

    Your worth is unmeasurable, my friend-- don't ever forget it. :heart:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    What a day. My stress level is through the roof....:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

    Without going into too much detail as that I am sure could get me into trouble....my employer has completely let me down and I cannot think of a time when I was this aggrivated and disillusioned.
    It's unfortunate when something that was promised is not given and when they lose site of what is important. For those of you that have seen "National Lampoon's christmas vacation"...I was basically handed my membership in the jelly of the month club today. Way to take advantage of a crappy job market. I guess you can abuse people when they have no place else to go. VERY annoyed..... This journey has taught me that I am worth more than the value these people have assigned to me....they are walking a fine line here and I need some time to think about my future if this is how it's going to be.

    Sorry,

    Just needed to vent on this one. Worked my butt off all year and this isnt what I would expect in return.

    <Sigh> :grumble:

    it is happening to all of us. I am so sorry it happened to you. Let it all settle in, and dont do anything rash. There is a plan, and I promise it will all work out.:heart:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    Hey!!!:smile:
    I'm new here and I'm a little confused with all these teams. Black Team, Blue Team, Purple Team . . . what exactly are they, and how can I join one? Thanks!!!!!!!
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:

    I so feel your pain about the corporate world, but it is what it is. I'm grateful to have a fairly secure job when so many don't, but I can't wait to leave the corporate grind. Ugh.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Hey!!!:smile:
    I'm new here and I'm a little confused with all these teams. Black Team, Blue Team, Purple Team . . . what exactly are they, and how can I join one? Thanks!!!!!!!

    Hi there-- we had our very own "Biggest Loser" Challenge, and divided up into teams. Send a private message to Bohlon13-- Bohlon15? Shoot-- now I forget her number-- anyway-- you can find her in this thread. Anyway, she's our fearless leader, she can give you more information. I'm clueless. (or so I've been told numerous times. :wink: )

    Have a great night.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:

    I so feel your pain about the corporate world, but it is what it is. I'm grateful to have a fairly secure job when so many don't, but I can't wait to leave the corporate grind. Ugh.

    Well, yeah-- bunch of truth there-- I'd kill for a job for DH . Unemployment is supposed to run out soon-- hope the extension is what we hear it is. Or we're doomed. :frown:
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Hey!!!:smile:
    I'm new here and I'm a little confused with all these teams. Black Team, Blue Team, Purple Team . . . what exactly are they, and how can I join one? Thanks!!!!!!!

    Hi there-- we had our very own "Biggest Loser" Challenge, and divided up into teams. Send a private message to Bohlon13-- Bohlon15? Shoot-- now I forget her number-- anyway-- you can find her in this thread. Anyway, she's our fearless leader, she can give you more information. I'm clueless. (or so I've been told numerous times. :wink: )

    Have a great night.

    I PM'd her already!!
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:

    I so feel your pain about the corporate world, but it is what it is. I'm grateful to have a fairly secure job when so many don't, but I can't wait to leave the corporate grind. Ugh.

    Well, yeah-- bunch of truth there-- I'd kill for a job for DH . Unemployment is supposed to run out soon-- hope the extension is what we hear it is. Or we're doomed. :frown:

    I'll keep hubs in my thoughts. It sucks. I hope the extention is what they say too cause we might need it.
  • loreeb18
    loreeb18 Posts: 1,221 Member
    That's a good thing about being a stay-at-home mom. :wink: I have my "job" for another 18 years guaranteed. But then DH's job is doubly important because I don't have a paying one for us to fall back on if something were to happen to his.

    Good luck to those black teamers who are having job troubles right now! :flowerforyou:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:

    I so feel your pain about the corporate world, but it is what it is. I'm grateful to have a fairly secure job when so many don't, but I can't wait to leave the corporate grind. Ugh.

    Well, yeah-- bunch of truth there-- I'd kill for a job for DH . Unemployment is supposed to run out soon-- hope the extension is what we hear it is. Or we're doomed. :frown:

    I'll keep hubs in my thoughts. It sucks. I hope the extention is what they say too cause we might need it.

    Leave it to you guys to put things into perspective. especially you Marla. Thinking about you and hubs with the 9 kids and all makes them discontinuing my bonus for the year seem pretty damn trivial. The wife and I are looking to move into a smaller place within the next few months so help us save up for a house. It's gonna be a good change I think. I'll keep your hubs in mind and send prayers your way.
    Thanks guys :drinker:
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Came home, hugged the kids, pinched the wife and I am feeling much better. No worries, I'm not quitting. I guess I was aggrivated because I'm the guy who always makes sacrafices for work and I bend over backwards to be good at my job so it upsets me when coperate america is coperate america, but I should know better lol. Ah well, looks like another year of saving before we buy a house lol. Anyhoo, Hope you folks are having a good night. Jeannie and Marla thanks for talking me down from the bridge. lol

    :drinker:

    I so feel your pain about the corporate world, but it is what it is. I'm grateful to have a fairly secure job when so many don't, but I can't wait to leave the corporate grind. Ugh.

    Well, yeah-- bunch of truth there-- I'd kill for a job for DH . Unemployment is supposed to run out soon-- hope the extension is what we hear it is. Or we're doomed. :frown:

    I'll keep hubs in my thoughts. It sucks. I hope the extention is what they say too cause we might need it.

    Leave it to you guys to put things into perspective. especially you Marla. Thinking about you and hubs with the 9 kids and all makes them discontinuing my bonus for the year seem pretty damn trivial. The wife and I are looking to move into a smaller place within the next few months so help us save up for a house. It's gonna be a good change I think. I'll keep your hubs in mind and send prayers your way.
    Thanks guys :drinker:

    You can have ours. We were trying for a mortgage modification and they asessed our house at only 105 we paid 135 and when we refinanced it was asessed at 205. What the heck. We would get nothing for it. :grumble: :grumble: We're never leaving florida!! :noway: :noway:
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