Support Group

Went to my first support group tonight. You know how there is always one person in every crowd that is just "that" person who annoys you? Normally I'm thinking I'm that person but tonight it was another girl...let's call her "Jennifer". Our meeting was was scheduled from 6:00 -7:30 but thanks to Jennifer and her rants we were there until 8:00. Whenever she would finally stop talking I actually enjoyed everyone else's comments. I was hoping to hear more from them, but Jen the Jabber would not shut up. My cousin, Janissa, my friend, Tami, and I decided there needed to be a separate support group for sarcasm, which of course I could facilitate.

Anyway, my favorite part (other than have Janissa and Tami there) was when everyone talked about their Wow moments. Some favorites I heard:

"Brian" - Every day was WOW and he really enjoyed playing more with his kids

"Brad" - He doesn't have WOW moments he now has a WOW life

"Skinny Husband supporting his wife" - His WOW moment came when he had to write his letter of understanding as the support person for his wife. He said he had always struggled with weight, but his struggle was to gain it (and yes we all secretly hate him now). But he said he really had to put himself in her shoes and see the world through her eyes to understand what she was going through...oh I loved this man for getting it!

And of course my WOW moment - well it will be when I actually have a scheduled surgery date that sticks. What I am looking forward too...Jumping on a plane to London, sitting comfortably, and enjoying a visit with Chris, Caitriona and my precious nephew, Harry.

And the other thing I am most looking forward too and one of my top goals...

As soon as my blood pressure can be checked with the normal cuff and my cankles (when you cannot tell when your calves stop and your ankles start) are gone, I'm donning a sleeveless shirt, capri pants and the cutest sandals I can find...even if it is the middle of winter and there is snow on the ground!