Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

While I love spring and the promise it brings, I also hate it. When the weather flucuates as much as it has these days, I usually end up with sinus or bronchial problems. I'm home sick today with fever and bronchitis and I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I don't feel well as I sit at the computer for a few minutes just because I'm also tired of sleeping. And I'm tired of complaining so now that that is off my chest, on to more positive topics.

I know I need to lose weight for health reasons, but I was still struggling with the motivation, and wasn't sure why that wasn't enough to spur me on, for heaven sake. Maybe it was the sick-and-tired-of-being-sick-and-tired thing. I figured we have a parish nurse at our church who helps you holistically with your health and spirit so I've been going to visit her for support. I believe our prayers were answered in a kind-of unusual way, as my dear mother-in-law passed away and while at the funeral home, an old friend, with whom I haven't spent much time lately, arrived and we started talking. One subject led to another and she insisted on being my conscience about getting out there each day for that much-needed walk. She also talked me into going with her to LA Weight Loss for a consultation. It's not cheap, but as we were deciding whether to join, she looked me in the eye and said, "Susan, is your health not worth that dollar amount?" Of course it is! So we signed up. I've lost four pounds in four days and I've started to get the motivation. I'm supposed to go tonight for another check in, but probably won't get there because I'm too "sick and tired." ;-) But I'm excited for the next trip. Thank you Debbie... you're still the good friend you've always been. And thank you especially for answered prayers.