tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post1155663491212982576..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: May 12th, 2014 An Emotional DaySean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-35508718019905187452014-05-13T22:59:16.606-05:002014-05-13T22:59:16.606-05:00Thank you Christine.Thank you Christine.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-46617482708754533992014-05-13T22:58:19.639-05:002014-05-13T22:58:19.639-05:00It felt good to allow those emotions to flow. I h...It felt good to allow those emotions to flow. I have this built in "man thing" that kicks in sometimes and I try to be tough. But I'm not tough. And it's okay to not be tough. I needed that young man and appreciate him so much. I plan on going back and visiting him occasionally, even if it's just to drop by and ask him how's he's doing. Thank you Loretta, so much for your unwavering support. Your "open letter" post the other day was one of the most soul baring, real, honest, powerful things I've read. You're so beautiful, thank you.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-10393780450850285482014-05-13T22:51:33.870-05:002014-05-13T22:51:33.870-05:00I know you know exactly what I felt, Kelli. The em...I know you know exactly what I felt, Kelli. The emotions came back as if it were the day he passed. I was leveled. And in some ways it was more emotion because back then, there was a considerable amount of shock involved because of how it happened so quickly... We both loved Shane so dearly. I miss him horribly. Love you sis.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-77350124906513001712014-05-13T22:47:44.437-05:002014-05-13T22:47:44.437-05:00Jasmine, thank you. It did trigger that familiar c...Jasmine, thank you. It did trigger that familiar coping mechanism--but I couldn't pull the trigger on a binge. Opting for sleep instead worked well and afterward I was back on more solid ground. Always fighting the good fight, Jas--always, right there with you! Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-3440612825775980362014-05-13T22:44:52.138-05:002014-05-13T22:44:52.138-05:00He was fantastic on the air this morning. Anytime...He was fantastic on the air this morning. Anytime you want to listen, you can on your smart phone using the FreeStreams app. Once you download it, search for 100.7FM KPNC you'll find us and you can make it a favorite! I wish I had mentioned that in last night's post!<br />I couldn't agree with you more. I hope to visit him more in the coming months and in some way, let him know how much I appreciate him. Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-35743954962346200662014-05-13T22:38:21.407-05:002014-05-13T22:38:21.407-05:00Dupster, As it did with Loretta, your story just s...Dupster, As it did with Loretta, your story just stopped me in my tracks. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. I can't even begin to imagine what you're experiencing. Your love for him is so beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and offer your support. I sincerely appreciate you. You've done remarkably well considering the dramatic turn in your life, Dupster. I think your perspective, staying at a healthy weight so you can better care for him later, is a most touching example of the purest motivation. You're not alone, my friend. As you said, just one day at a time.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-84414033403988283562014-05-13T22:17:35.771-05:002014-05-13T22:17:35.771-05:00hugs bud. hugs bud. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-71772636118897190602014-05-13T15:23:34.211-05:002014-05-13T15:23:34.211-05:00What a beautiful day, your visit with that young m...What a beautiful day, your visit with that young man. I know from reading what you've written about Shane in the past that this was a deeply personal thing to share. I'm glad you are experiencing more healing there.Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-4612967393127319102014-05-13T15:20:57.677-05:002014-05-13T15:20:57.677-05:00Dupster, your situation touched me. I can feel the...Dupster, your situation touched me. I can feel the love you have for your husband leaping off the pages. May you be blessed with grace and strength, and may it always show up right when needed. Blessings!Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-1031972318331237902014-05-13T14:43:51.265-05:002014-05-13T14:43:51.265-05:00Wow what a day you had and it is something how you...Wow what a day you had and it is something how you can bottle up your emotions and then one day see someone and they come back. This was quite a day..Kelli Campbell https://www.blogger.com/profile/04397457628786303083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-13085951017768041842014-05-13T12:47:16.636-05:002014-05-13T12:47:16.636-05:00All this navigating of so much emotion and you did...All this navigating of so much emotion and you didn't even lost it on the food- simply awesome!<br />Working through deep emotions and not turning to old food patterns is a rough go. And the deeper the emotions, the tougher it gets. I believe that finally being able to process these situations without hitting up our food addictions is the true key to finally beating them. Congratulations on fighting the good fight and having a win today!'Yellow Rose' Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496382898548158316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-85919081251624756772014-05-13T08:39:15.953-05:002014-05-13T08:39:15.953-05:00It's pretty amazing how people with disabiliti...It's pretty amazing how people with disabilities can affect us, huh? I work with people in rehab after they have had strokes or sometimes accidents leading to amputations. Each one of them has a story to tell/share and the impact on the life of the caregivers can be astronomical if we let it. If we can let it be all about them and not all about "me" we can help each other in ways that we never knew. I'll have the same patients to care for for 1 to 2 weeks so can get to know them & their family members pretty well. Letting them know their impact on the nurses, doctors & therapists can be helpful to their recovery too. Nice job going to visit that young man. By doing that you helped him & yourself. I'm glad you got so much out of the visit. I only wish I were closer to your state so I could listen to the broadcast today!<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-19512062969656259932014-05-13T07:33:49.129-05:002014-05-13T07:33:49.129-05:00What a kind thing to do--to take the time out of y...What a kind thing to do--to take the time out of your busy schedule to visit a fan, and what a reception you got! That is amazing. I'm glad you were able to fight off the urge to over-eat afterwards. Right now I am fighting that urge all the time. My husband of 43 years was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer over a year ago, average life expectancy after this diagnosis is only four to four and a half years. I am still trying to deal with this, knowing what is to come in our future. It is terrifying, but I know I need to keep the weight off to stay strong, so that I will be able to take care of him when he needs me. Every day I start over and hope I can get through JUST ONE DAY AT A TIME! I initially lost 178 pounds, kept it off for two and a half years, before starting a slow climb back up the scale late last year. I planned on stopping the gain after the first of the year, but that didn't happen and now it has grown to 25 pounds. I know how quickly that can become 50, and 100 lbs., so I need to regain my control. Eating for me is definitely an addiction, and I do so much better when I have no snack food (even the healthy stuff) around the house. I need to stick to fruit and veggies between meals. I'm glad you're writing every day again, it helps me to read about your journey and know I am not alone in fighting, sometimes losing, sometimes winning, but trying every single day.dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.com