Still standing...one year later

A year ago this time I was on Fullerton, just getting back from the hospital after being there all day and the doctor pronouncing my Mom gone around 7:10 pm. I remember it just like it was yesterday. I drove out of that hospital parking garage for the last time. I wouldn't have to up to the fifth floor-Hospice ward. I wouldn't have to smell that antiseptic. No more wandering the halls, gulping down gallons of coffee, or giving slight smiles to the kind nurses.

We buried Moma on November 2nd, I slept for about eight hours and got back on the road to St. Louis with the poodles. I slept for another eight hours and then drove to Kansas City on November 4th to find an apartment and begin putting my life together. One year later, I am still standing, slowly putting my life together.

Started working here at the GM plant in Kansas City, finally moved all my junk, put my house on the market and started working on the "Evolution of Kelly", a work in progress. I got serious about my weight, joined 24 hour fitness, took Financial Peace again (what a blessing) and found a weight loss challenge group here locally. Embracing change, still evolving, open to endless possibilities that God has in store for me.

It is hard for me today to wrap my mind around the fact that I haven't heard my Mom's voice in over a year. I worry that my memories may fade and I will forget the little things. I will forever keep "G" as the queen of my heart!

Kansas City Weight Loss Challenge

I am in week 2 of the Fit Bottomed Girl-Energy Zone eight week weight loss challenge. I have followed Fit Bottomed Girl for about a year and I recently found out that the co-founder of the website is based right here in Kansas City. A casting call went out for women who wanted to lose weight and get fit. FBG teamed with Jessica with Energy Zone, a health and wellness company. Jessica is a nutritionist that moved from California here to Kansas City to raise her daughters with more Midwest culture and values. Her mission in life is to enlighten and empower women to enjoy the journey and love the skin that we are in.

Jessica and Jennipher are a breath of fresh air, just what the doctor ordered for me. I needed to get out of the fog and step out of my comfort zone and get down to serious business. So far this year I have lost almost 30 lbs. I have much more to go, but I am learning not to make food the event and love the skin I am in. I am getting more into me now, almost being here in KC for a year and learning to live life without Moma. Some days are better than others and I know in my heart of hearts she wants me to be healthy, whole and happy. I am getting to happy.