Where Have You Been?

 

I haven't written on this blog for 6 years, yikes! I'm not sure who still reads, but I hope to reconnect with you all. The pandemic was something, wasn't it? Let's recap. The losses I have faced. I lost my dear grandparents (one to COVID-19 and my grandmother to cardiac arrest). I also lost my uncle Brian to COVID-19. It was a difficult time for my entire family, but Jehovah got us through it. Because our lives are on the brink of imperfection, I have been diagnosed with Manic Depression and type 2 Diabetes. My husband lost his older brother, Charles, leaving his wife Karen a widow. So much has happened, but we are still serving Jehovah faithfully, knowing that soon death will be gone and that there will be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. (Rev 21:3,4;Acts 24:15)

I packed on a lot of pounds during the pandemic, but lost nearly 100lbs and am still trying to lose more weight. I go swimming at the recreational center near my home with a dear sister from my local congregation, and well, I was walking around a bit, but the hotter weather has been a deterrent. My cat Boba was stolen from someone outside, and I miss him dearly. During the pandemic, we were still able to be fed spiritually via Zoom. It was nice to visit other congregations virtually. I wrote many letters and did a bit of phone witnessing. It was hard getting back out in door-to-door work. I was very nervous, and dealing with my new mental health issues left me paralyzed mentally to go knock on someone's door.

We had a great visit that encouraged me with my mental illness to go out and muster up the courage and pray for boldness to preach. The CO visit was timely, indeed. I got to participate in the Memorial campaign and also the Convention campaign for 2025 in the field ministry, door-to-door. We just attended our Pure Worship convention this past weekend. It was amazing! No spoilers from me. I just know you're going to love it!

My husband and I will be celebrating 12 years of marriage on July 24, 2025. Our loving cat, Fluffy, is still alive and has been with us for 24 years. She can't hear and wear pampers due to her incontinence. I'm going to be a mess when she passes away. I try not to think about it, but some days I can't help it. So, as far as my mental health is concerned, I'm finally properly medicated with a few pills for my Manic Depression. 

As of now, my type 2 Diabetes is being managed by diet alone. I'm blessed for that. I hope it remains that way. I'm working with a dietitian for my eating disorder and my diabetes. After the recent Watchtower lesson, I want to work on eating better, and I need to push myself out of my comfort zone to do that. Speaking of my dietitian, I have a new one this week. Kristin W is no longer my dietitian. I was bittersweet about that. We have tried broccoli, spinach, green beans, pears, and peaches. It's hard because I get anxiety when eating fruits and vegetables. ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is not a commonly known eating disorder, but a lot of people are being diagnosed. It starts off in children, but even adults can have it. The best way to treat it is exposure therapy, which is what I'm doing.

Well, that is all I have for now. I plan to get back to blogging and touching base with you again. Keep fighting the fine fight!