A Step in the Right Direction

[cupid1964]

Beautiful ty for sharing x x Cupid sweetheart i am so pleased for you hunni, you have come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of weeks you are NOT a failure and don't ever let anyone one tell you so or even make you feel that way. You have grown in front of my eyes, blossomed into the most amazing determined woman who is on the up, someone who is beginning to reach out and touch the stars you will succeed regardless of the surgery, but i know you will get it anyway ........ conrats on the clear out, the frame of mind your in is so wonderful to see, keep it up feel empowered and go from strength to strength x x x x x Oi Mrs is a bank holiday weekend we're allowed time off you know x x x xx Wd hunni your stepps are amazing............. you sure earned your couch potato day x x x holiday times its allowed Wow Neisie boxing too hope you had a fab weekend on that beach................. rain and mist here Hear hear x x x WTG hunni wd it sure is addictive lol shame rain stopped my walks today

You are so so nice and every word you write describes you as a beautiful person from the inner depth of your soul CrystalRainbow and I hope that one day I would have the pleasure of being able to meet you in person and know that if the opportunity of being able to shake your hand to thank you was in front of me I would hug you at the same time. Xxxxx

 

[cupid1964]

Emotional day for me today as on Saturday my youngest boy (19yr old man) passed the final stage before basic training to enter the RAF.
I have known that this day has been coming for over a year and can honestly say that it hasn't made it easier. We as parents are so proud of all 3 of our children and hope that they get out of life what they want with the willingness to earn whatever that may be.

I spent most of my day sat talking to him "Jamie-Luke" about his next step ect and what he has already achieved as he qualified as an Air Mechanic Maintenance engineer followed by Avionics. He has been working towards this for 3 yrs gaining the qualifications to enable him to do so.

After tea I decided I wanted to walk a while to try clear my head and to let things sink in so out I went with the hubby in tow (rare as he's usually at work ) after a while my daughter rang me to say that Jamie-Luke had cut his hair and not to be shocked when I came home.

Shocked wasn't the word as when I returned home I found that he had not just cut it but had the regulatory forces entrance grade and all my beautiful boys hair was in the bin. When I asked him why he hadn't waited until he was down in Halton and his reply was that he wanted me to get used to the idea now rather than later. So no problem my hubby says then my son goes on to inform me that his call to go could be as early as the 28th of this month if they can fit him into this role.

Big big shock as I expected July to October time so my head was in bits. He's the baby of the family and has always been spoilt and yes I'm aware they all grow up and go but within a period of less than 48 hours to be told he will leave at the answer of a telephone call sent me reeling.

My son says "mum will you come and join me at the swimming pool to tread some water because I would like you to be a part of this with me" is sending me into a place I only thought about going instead of doing, so as they say uncharted waters for me as I haven't been swimming since I was 25 so wish me luck friends a new step to being me curtesy of my baby.

My steps today

 

[Crystalrainbow]

You are so so nice and every word you write describes you as a beautiful person from the inner depth of your soul CrystalRainbow and I hope that one day I would have the pleasure of being able to meet you in person and know that if the opportunity of being able to shake your hand to thank you was in front of me I would hug you at the same time. Xxxxx

Cupid sweetheart i only speak as i find hunni to me your are an inspiration, i have had the great pleasure of watching you grow over the weeks......... I have had the misfortune to be in similar situations a lifetime spent being told i'm useless or worthless, a failure blah blah blah. I has truly taken me years to recover. I believe everyone is a beautiful soul and deserves to be told they are beautiful, everyone is special and has a very special place in life I once was a manager, i would watch the other managers pushing harder and harder the staff under them...... always without praise or thanks. I watched in awe when my staff blossomed and bloomed they always tried to do there best for me, and i always praised and thanked them. I discovered to get the best from people they have to feel their best and feel empowered for themselves, it costs nothing to help build someone up, and it makes me very sad at this world we live in, where everyone is out for themselves and would put someone down in a flash...............

So for me sweetheart, i get great pleasure from seeing someone grow and become the best they can possibly be ................. words cost nothing ...........helping someone believe in themselves is worth a million to me.

Reading your message had me in tears hunni and instantly said to hubbi we need to go to Scarborough (i think thats where u r) I just wanted to give ya that hug straight back ............ if i can help just one person in my lifetime feel better about themselves than my life has been worth while

Every word i write does come from the bottom of my soul and i mean every word i write hunni I am proud of you and all you have achieved x x x x

Mawhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you have just given back a million fold x x x x x

 

[cupid1964]

Cupid sweetheart i only speak as i find hunni to me your are an inspiration, i have had the great pleasure of watching you grow over the weeks......... I have had the misfortune to be in similar situations a lifetime spent being told i'm useless or worthless, a failure blah blah blah. I has truly taken me years to recover. I believe everyone is a beautiful soul and deserves to be told they are beautiful, everyone is special and has a very special place in life I once was a manager, i would watch the other managers pushing harder and harder the staff under them...... always without praise or thanks. I watched in awe when my staff blossomed and bloomed they always tried to do there best for me, and i always praised and thanked them. I discovered to get the best from people they have to feel their best and feel empowered for themselves, it costs nothing to help build someone up, and it makes me very sad at this world we live in, where everyone is out for themselves and would put someone down in a flash............... So for me sweetheart, i get great pleasure from seeing someone grow and become the best they can possibly be ................. words cost nothing ...........helping someone believe in themselves is worth a million to me. Reading your message had me in tears hunni and instantly said to hubbi we need to go to Scarborough (i think thats where u r) I just wanted to give ya that hug straight back ............ if i can help just one person in my lifetime feel better about themselves than my life has been worth while Every word i write does come from the bottom of my soul and i mean every word i write hunni I am proud of you and all you have achieved x x x x Mawhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you have just given back a million fold x x x x x

Ah bless you yes I am in Scarborough and my door will certainly be open for you if ever you decide to visit and a very warm welcome with it. You truly are a special person and I wish you well in all you do and pray all your dreams come true you deserve nothing less and Mawhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh right back at you xxxxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Goodness Cupid more tears xx x x x hugs hunni it must be hard but you must be SO proud wd to him for making the grade, and well done you for producing 3 wonderful children which are a credit to you
Just remember the hair will grow back make the most of the precious time u have left together before he has to go................... tread plenty of water and enjoy it x x x x

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

Cupid sweetheart i only speak as i find hunni to me your are an inspiration, i have had the great pleasure of watching you grow over the weeks......... I have had the misfortune to be in similar situations a lifetime spent being told i'm useless or worthless, a failure blah blah blah. I has truly taken me years to recover. I believe everyone is a beautiful soul and deserves to be told they are beautiful, everyone is special and has a very special place in life I once was a manager, i would watch the other managers pushing harder and harder the staff under them...... always without praise or thanks. I watched in awe when my staff blossomed and bloomed they always tried to do there best for me, and i always praised and thanked them. I discovered to get the best from people they have to feel their best and feel empowered for themselves, it costs nothing to help build someone up, and it makes me very sad at this world we live in, where everyone is out for themselves and would put someone down in a flash............... So for me sweetheart, i get great pleasure from seeing someone grow and become the best they can possibly be ................. words cost nothing ...........helping someone believe in themselves is worth a million to me. Reading your message had me in tears hunni and instantly said to hubbi we need to go to Scarborough (i think thats where u r) I just wanted to give ya that hug straight back ............ if i can help just one person in my lifetime feel better about themselves than my life has been worth while Every word i write does come from the bottom of my soul and i mean every word i write hunni I am proud of you and all you have achieved x x x x Mawhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you have just given back a million fold x x x x x

Oh wow Cupid and Crystal I too have tears reading these, such support to each other how really really lovely, your in my thoughts big hugs to both of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

LOL a bunch of old softy's aren't we lol x x x hugs back sweetness x x x support and friendship is what its all about

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Aww bless ya Cupid Hun! Wishing all your family well! Steps for yesterday 4518 so not too bad! Off to York next week so should click up some steps then! X x

 

[cupid1964]

Stupid weather I want to be out

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

Aww bless ya Cupid Hun! Wishing all your family well! Steps for yesterday 4518 so not too bad! Off to York next week so should click up some steps then! X x

Well Done Dreamer ? xx

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

Stupid weather I want to be out

I know that's exactly how I feel it's so frustrating as no work and just want a little walk round the block to clock up some steps but it's too wet...
My little cottage is too small to walk round to clock up steps really, does anyone have any other suggestions for getting steps in?? Xx

 

[Neisie]

I know that's exactly how I feel it's so frustrating as no work and just want a little walk round the block to clock up some steps but it's too wet... My little cottage is too small to walk round to clock up steps really, does anyone have any other suggestions for getting steps in?? Xx

I have problems getting steps in, too. My apartment doesn't have much room to "walk around" and I can't walk around the block as we've got no sidewalks here and crazy, crazy drivers. I'm left with the treadmill or the mall which render me bored or broke, respectively

 

[cupid1964]

hope this helps some...I use youtube to get my steps in and started with the 2mile workout. this took me a build up of almost 2 weeks to get right through it as for me its a very fast pace and I have tons of weight to move around. was very pleased with myself today as I moved on to the next one at 3 miles and got excited and managed to complete the whole 3 miles. heres the link I started with so hope it helps someone. My pc is coupled up through the tv to make life easier for me so I can exercise in my room when its wet.

Leslie Sansone-Start Walking 2 Mile - YouTube

 

[cupid1964]

Ok so 2 pics today on my daily steps (bad weather) and the second my latest report

 

[cupid1964]

Another slow day for me today

 

[Crystalrainbow]

OK girlies IM BACK LOL ok so yesterday was a wash out for steps............ most of my day taken up with hospital appointments and time in the car...................today not been much better with councilor appointment and my mate down for his tea this evening but we did manage to squeeze in a walk down to the tropical valley of course theres still another walk to get in before bed with puppy i will up date then. SO i came to a big conclusion this week ............. doing these 5 miles a day is taking its toll not just on me but the housework etc so am cutting back to 4 days a week, unless of course i'm itching to go or there's nothing to do at home either, but find i'm just lacking time, and i want to be out in the garden too so am going to try Cupids videos and get steps in while at home just to break it up a bit lol plus i need to get back to being creative too
well done guys your doing amazing, now Easters done, its back to it x x x x

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

Ok so 2 pics today on my daily steps (bad weather) and the second my latest report

Cupid that report is fab though and something I'm aspiring too, it's only been this week I've started hitting 10,000 steps a day and really do realise what a slow life I used to lead, most days I'd be lucky to hit a thousand steps a day....
Well done, and thank you soooo much for the link I'm going to use it watched it yesterday and this morning I've been clearing out my computer/dinning room so I can watch it on the computer....

Hope all are having a nice day today, Suns out here in Staffordshire so I'm going to get out on a long walk after work hopefully xxxx

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

I have problems getting steps in, too. My apartment doesn't have much room to "walk around" and I can't walk around the block as we've got no sidewalks here and crazy, crazy drivers. I'm left with the treadmill or the mall which render me bored or broke, respectively

Haha Nesie yes I was finding walks to and round the shops getting a little costly too so know what you mean, the link Cupid has put on is great will be using it. Xxx

 

[Carly1983Rebecca]

OK girlies IM BACK LOL ok so yesterday was a wash out for steps............ most of my day taken up with hospital appointments and time in the car...................today not been much better with councilor appointment and my mate down for his tea this evening but we did manage to squeeze in a walk down to the tropical valley of course theres still another walk to get in before bed with puppy i will up date then. SO i came to a big conclusion this week ............. doing these 5 miles a day is taking its toll not just on me but the housework etc so am cutting back to 4 days a week, unless of course i'm itching to go or there's nothing to do at home either, but find i'm just lacking time, and i want to be out in the garden too so am going to try Cupids videos and get steps in while at home just to break it up a bit lol plus i need to get back to being creative too well done guys your doing amazing, now Easters done, its back to it x x x x

Hey Crystal
Busy few days then but totally agree my life has been consumed with walking and hence my 15yr very unimpressed this morning when he realised he had no clean socks haha whoops ?
Didn't over indulge too much in choc over the weekend and although am getting my steps in, my feet and legs have been aching it's just my body I guess saying what the hell is going on?!?! Haha xxxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Hey Crystal
Busy few days then but totally agree my life has been consumed with walking and hence my 15yr very unimpressed this morning when he realised he had no clean socks haha whoops ?
Didn't over indulge too much in choc over the weekend and although am getting my steps in, my feet and legs have been aching it's just my body I guess saying what the hell is going on?!?! Haha xxxx

My councilor put it all in perspective yesterday............ BALANCE .................. we need to have a place of balance ...... so i took heed and am laying in bed LOL hubbys out with puppy while i get up get dressed do some washing and some pottering in the garden and then walks later any shortfall in steps too much will be made up on walker or doing the vid cupid put up so i trying to get the best of both LOL
Never did get back to log my steps yesterday, computer decided to give up on me so closed it down and went to bed lol but it was 7000 odd steps in the end, puppy walk was after midninght , so that will boost todays steps LOL

Have a fantastic day all x x x x x