Yesterday's Post

Good morning! Yesterday's post was not intended for anyone specifically and it was not my intent to make anyone feel badlyor guilty. My real point, which apparently didn't come across is my dismay that so many seem to be struggling so much right now to the point they can't even talk about it. As I said, this is not just happening to my blog friends. I run an email Yahoo group and it has been pretty dead. I run a forum and thought it picked up early in the week, it's been pretty dead. I belong to another forum and no one is posting there, either. I belong to a totally different 'dieting' website and it's the only one that has been very active, but even there, when people are struggling, they stop posting.

Don't we need support the most when we're struggling with something. I love the pats and the back and praises. I love that many of you are here for me in the bad times as well as the good. And I love being there for each of you, be it good times or bad. Again, I say that it's when we're struggling and don't know what to do, that we should be posting. Get some feedback from others.

Someone said to me a while back somewhere when I gained that six pounds that they were glad to know I'm human. Well, of course I am. I'm really no different than the rest of you with one exception. I started out with 325 pounds to lose. That's a lot of weight. Shoot, for some of you that's your start weight. Imagine having to lose your entire self! It's a daunting task, but one I set for myself and one I intend to finish successfully.

I'm rambling but want each of you to know, I care. When you disappear for a few days, I start to wonder. When you disappear for a week, I am dismayed because most disappear when they're struggling. When you disappear for more than a week, I wonder if you've given up on yourself and have just quit. I want everyone to succeed. I want everyone to reach their goals and be happy. Maybe I'm just living in a rose-coloured bubble but that's how I feel.

Hugs to each of you. I'm not cutting anyone from my favorites list right now (and a few of you could post only once a month and I'd not cut you because you have a special place in my heart). You have become a friend that crosses over from being another blogger to being something that means so much more.

Now, I've walked with Leslie this morning (20 minutes of aerobic steps ... WOW!) and am headed for the shower. This may or may not be my post for today. Guess if you really want to know, you'll have to check back later in the evening. Enjoy your day and believe in yourself. If you're struggling, get back on track now, before you do so much damage you can't find your way back. Know that I'm thinking about you and I know you can do this if you'll only believe in YOU as much as I do!

Cyber hugs for all!