Rough week and how I deal with it.

Hello Friends!!!

Been a rough week for me.  Thursday I got the bad news that I have developed Diabetes.  Its not super serious yet according to my doctor.  My A1C was 6.5.  But its bad enough that I have to now monitor my blood sugar everyday and work harder on my weight loss.  Doctor is hoping that if I loose more weight and work on cutting out my bad eating habits for good I may be able to reverse my diagnosis.  Kind of a semi truck to the face diagnosis (dramatic I know).  But you know what, I've managed to take it in stride.  I thought it through last night and decided that this isn't the thing to bring me down.  I took up my crochet and counted my little heart out until I worked through my shock.  In the past I would have had a complete melt down and would be useless for days on end.  I don't know if it is because I knew deep down what was happening to me, or if all my reading and sharing has begun to really work its magic. 

It was also brought to my attention that a good friend from College passed away Friday morning in her sleep.  She had always been a great inspiration for me because of her positive attitude despite adversity.  Trouble finding steady work, relationship issues, and things of that nature never set her back for long.  She always rebounded.  She found out she was pregnant and was super excited despite always saying she didn't want kids.  She went through all the "OMG what do I do," moments with grace and always had a great sense of humor about it.  I think she would have been a great mom.  She had a lot of love to give.  RIP Kim Konold.  Love you!!!

Going to keep this short today.  Have a few more things to sort out.  Emotions are a funny thing.  Outside I look calm but reflective, but inside my heart aches.  I'm strong and I will become stronger.  Good time for some meditation and being thankful for what I have.