A New Year
Tim admitted to the councilor that when I got sick that he had mentally labeled me as just a "tag-a-long", since my own dreams and ambitions had been dashed! He realized how wrong he was, and that I am still a life-partner ----- not a piece of inanimate luggage. He is now treating me like a partner. Our marriage is much, much, better!!! I still have dreams and ambitions, although they may be more difficult to attain and I may have to downgrade a little!
Health wise ..... Another story. I got stupid at the end of November/beginning of December and stopped taking my meds for about 3 weeks! I've been paying the price for my stupidity --- CRASH ------ pain and exhaustion!!! I've been back on my meds for about a week and a half, now. I'm getting better, but I'm not nearly as strong as I was in September and October.
I need energy! I have a pair of jeans each to fix for my son-in-law and my husband. And, just minutes ago my mom brought my brother's insulated winter coat over here for me to see if I can put a new zipper in it. I can do it, but what a job!
I've been cooking a lot, and Tim is helping in the kitchen. Tuesday I made a hickory nut pie and a homemade deep dish pizza. Tim cleaned up behind me! Right now, I have pumpernickel bread going in the bread machine per Tim's request to go with tonight's supper. I have already made a cranberry salad and baked ham. Shortly, I will make honey-glazed gingered black-eye pea casserole. The ham and black-eyed peas are our traditional New Year's Day supper fare for luck.
This morning, Tim made the one dessert for us that he knows how to make: chocolate-covered peanut butter balls --- I think you non-Southerners call them buckeyes.
For all of us and our families, I hope and pray that 2015 will be better than 2014!!! Happy New Year to all of my friends on DS.
Health wise ..... Another story. I got stupid at the end of November/beginning of December and stopped taking my meds for about 3 weeks! I've been paying the price for my stupidity --- CRASH ------ pain and exhaustion!!! I've been back on my meds for about a week and a half, now. I'm getting better, but I'm not nearly as strong as I was in September and October.
I need energy! I have a pair of jeans each to fix for my son-in-law and my husband. And, just minutes ago my mom brought my brother's insulated winter coat over here for me to see if I can put a new zipper in it. I can do it, but what a job!
I've been cooking a lot, and Tim is helping in the kitchen. Tuesday I made a hickory nut pie and a homemade deep dish pizza. Tim cleaned up behind me! Right now, I have pumpernickel bread going in the bread machine per Tim's request to go with tonight's supper. I have already made a cranberry salad and baked ham. Shortly, I will make honey-glazed gingered black-eye pea casserole. The ham and black-eyed peas are our traditional New Year's Day supper fare for luck.
This morning, Tim made the one dessert for us that he knows how to make: chocolate-covered peanut butter balls --- I think you non-Southerners call them buckeyes.
For all of us and our families, I hope and pray that 2015 will be better than 2014!!! Happy New Year to all of my friends on DS.
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What you are describing is nothing short of a miracle. Obviously The Lord spoke to his heart and brought about this awakening. I am so happy to hear it. Much love to you.
PTL! Things sure have turned around in your home! Looks like Tim is willing and able to make changes and I\'m so happy to hear this.
Gosh, after reading this journal, I\'m really, REALLY hungry!! Specially about those chocolate....thingys!!! SLURP!
I pray that 2015 will find you settled in a new and wonderful beginning to the marriage you are committed to. God will bless you both, as you seek His will in moving forward. I\'m so happy for you, Nancy! xoxo
Tim\'s complete turn around in your relationship is truly an answer to prayer! I am so happy for you, Nancy. Happy New Year - I hope 2015 is a great year for you two. Praying you feel better and your meds kick in soon.
So happy for you Nancy.Great start for the New Year for sure.Love is in the air !!You sure do a great job with the cooking.I have a new stool to sit on and have been cooking a little when I can.We had a lovely Christmas day and cooked up a storm.My husband and son did the majority of it.Never heard of a buckeye sounds yummy, funny name.Hope your energy picks up soon and may 2015 be a really good one for you and Tim & family.I humbly thankyou for your kind support love Diane
So happy to see the joy spilling out from your journal Nancy! All the little emoticons speak volumes! What a great way to embark on a new year. And I\'m with Darla...pizza and chocolate and peanut butter, oh my! Wondering if I could make those buckeyes gluten and dairy free?!?! It\'s now on my list to research. :)
Love and hugs to you...
Apologies for just seeing this now. I am SO HAPPY to hear all this especially loving your yummy talk of food. It sounds like you are both making your house into a home at long last. You are doing such a great job. remember to pace your activity and keep on top of your meds. I am sure all this good food will help your body repair and be stronger than ever.
Good luck with the home improvements. If you need to rest, do it! If you look after yourself those feelings of being a burden are actually less because you don\'t feel so ill. It\'s a weird one! Huge hugs xx