I'm Back! Things Have Been Rough.

I know it's been a while, a long ... very long time, since my last update.  This year has gotten off to a rocky and challenging start.  Where should I begin?  Let's see, I spent the first five months of the year working the overnight shift.  I hate working overnights, but it's par for the course, right?

Then, in March my life threw me a huge curve ball.  It was one I was expecting, but didn't want to face.  My mother called me on March 8th telling me to come home because the doctor told her my dad was dying.  That call came as I was leaving IKEA and about to go see "The Assignment Bureau."  Needless to say, I didn't see the movie.  I rushed home and got on the first plane to Texas.  

Thankfully, I made it home in time.  When I made it to Houston, Troy (thank you so much) picked me up from the airport and drove me to Sugar Land Methodist Hospital. When I made it to Houston, my dad was still aware and was able to talk some trash.  However, that didn't last long.  My father was discharged from the hospital a few days later.  He did hospice care at home until Monday, March 14th, when he died.  Dealing with my father's death has been tough for me.  I can't even imagine how tough it is for my mom.  My parents were married for 36 years, together for about 38.  Even though, I knew time was running out for my dad, I figured nothing would/could happen to Superman!  

While in Houston, I knew making sure my father was given a proper burial and making sure my mom/sister (and her kids) are okay were priority number one and two respectively.  I'd deal/worry about me when I made it back to Atlanta.  Well, I thought I was doing that, but turns out I wasn't and didn't.  Bad and old habits started creeping back into my life.  Eating the wrong stuff and not exercising just to name a few.  In the process of that, I've gained a few pounds.  Not, a lot, but a few.  

I've been thinking about writing this post for the last few days, but I didn't want to because I knew it would be tough.  I'd have to face some things I didn't want to face.  However, I have to put a period and move forward.  So, there are a few things that I'm doing to get back on and stay on track.  

I'm going to do a better job of updating my blog.  I can hear my friend Danielle (check out her blog http://becomingabettermethroughvsgsurgery.blogspot.com/) saying "We've heard that before!"  Yes, you all have, but I'm going to do better.  

Well, I'm off to the gym.  

Taking it one pound at a time.