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[Lady Bug]

Hi everyone:

I came to this forum because I'm about to go nuts and don't want to eat because of stress. This evening my son flew from BWI to Kawait. I'm so sad. All I've done for the last 6 hours is cry. He's not sure, but he said maybe he can email me in a week or so...he doesn't know as it's all new to him. He's been away....stationed in Japan but was home last July. It just seems like this is sooooo different. I missed him before but much more now that he is going over there.

However, the good news is...I did talk with him right before he boarded the plane and he said he would be all right and I really believe he will...but I already know it's going to seem like forever. He's a fine young man. So devoted in all he does........

My DH is trying to help me....but ya know ...sometimes a woman just needs a good cry.

Thanks for listening,
,
Evie

[MamaD]

Ahhhh... Evie I am so sorry that you are so sad..... I just deposited my 20 year old in NYC for school and it is about to kill me. I was doing ok until the other day when I ran across her balsamic vinegar...and just lost it. It is not like she is in a foreign country....(well coming from Augusta, GA...NYC is pretty foreign() but the fact of the matter is...she is not here, and I can't just pop in her bedroom and see her. We make our children our hearts and our souls...and when they are not near, that little piece is missing.....

My situation is a little different from yours.... Kawait is a scary place right now...and that just adds to your stress and anxiety. I truly believe in prayer...and God has promised that he has a plan for us...and that it is for us to be happy. I am going to pray that He surrounds you with his love and that he surrounds your precious son with angels to keep him safe from harm until he can be back home in the arms of his mama!!!

When I am good and sad about things like this...I find a good hard walk or a trip to Curves really helps me out. The release of all those good serratonins is a good thing~!~

Eating won't help you. It will just make you mad at yourself for caving!! Medifast is a no brainer.... it is done for you...no thinking...just doing.... take care of yourself~~~so when your boy comes home he sees how healthy and happy you are!!!

[Lady Bug]

Good Morning:

Thanks Cee Cee, I appreciate your words. I am much better this morning. He really will be OK, I know. His stay will be short. ....a few months....It's just that I dont want him over there....period. But, like I said, sometimes a good cry is good and I had mine last night and I'm better after a good nights sleep.

Think I will go fix a shake and try to have a good good day.

Thanks to all,
Evie

[elle4nelly]

Hi Evie!

Thanks for posting this. I don't have children but my friends and I often complain about how our mothers always worrying. Getting the Mom view from your post made me promise to call my mom more often and realize that her worry is all love. Thank you!

[KeleeGrl]

Hi Evie...sorry your feeling so down, but you did a good thing by turning to the forum and not the reefer Here is a ....Your son will be in our prayers. Hang in there!

[dlr2424]

I truly believe in prayer...and God has promised that he has a plan for us...and that it is for us to be happy. I am going to pray that He surrounds you with his love and that he surrounds your precious son with angels to keep him safe from harm until he can be back home in the arms of his mama!!!

Ditto....Ditto...Ditto...............Mama, you worded that so perfectly..... ...thanks.........and Evie..........my prayers to you..........

Donna...dlr2424

[Gwenski]

Evie-

First, thank you for raising a man who is willing to serve his country. You must be so proud. Thank him for me and thank you too.

You know food isn't going to help you so what about working on a care package or starting your holiday cards or shopping? Really occupy yourself with things that have needed to be done for ages - clean out your pantry, organize your closet, make donations of unused items to charity.

I know for a fact that guys in the service have access to e-mail because I was able to communicate to one while he was over there. He is safely home now.

Not being a mother, I don't know if anything other than time and support and love of your friends and family (and some optional faith in God) will help.

Trust in your son, his training, skills and decisions. Life is.

Go forth and be productive for YOU, space your shakes closer together if you need to and get on this forum at any time -- we are here!

[Lady Bug]

Ohhhh, Thank you all so much. I was doing better, but ya know somethimes my mind is my worst enemy. I was "thinking" too much today, so I left the house and went shopping. BUT, while I was out, I ate some mixed nuts.....(too many) but I guess in the mood I was, it could have been worse and I will do OK for the rest of the day and now on. I just ate them and now there's no going back. BUT...I really am OK....just a restless day.

Thanks for the encouragement and yes, I am so proud of him...so proud. I will give him your message. Thanks my dear.

I love this forum.

,
Evie

[mytime]

Evie - God bless you and your son. Thank you for his service and thank him for me as well. I have two small children and just simply cannot imagine it. You and he are both very brave. He will be in my prayers as will you. I am with Gwenski on this one - as usual as I LOVE HER POSTS - at any rate - keep yourself busy. What you eat in no way impacts the outcome. I love mixed nuts and God knows this is the season for them - but eating them makes me act like a nut. Soooo with this in mind - keep busy - keep extra MF with you and remember what you eat cannot change what you feel. I tell myself this when I am MAXED OUT - I say to myself - look x is awful but eating something off plan is not going to change the situation and is not going to change how you feel nor the outcome. Then I do something like read a bunch of gossip magazines which I love - or take a walk, call a friend, cry and actually have my feelings. Hang in there with it know we are thinking of you and praying for your family and know that we care. Mytime

[Lady Bug]

Thanks for the kind words Mytime. He still hasn't called but we expect to hear from him soon. Hopefully, this weekend. I really do appreciate all the posts and prayers from all of you. I love this site. It helps me in so many many ways.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend,
,
Evie