For some reason I can't overlook things as easy!

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Hi Ladies,

I have visited Cathe's site for the past 8 years. I was not always a regular poster. It was always a place I could come read good information and listen to some good positive information about fitness. I rarely remember so much bitterness.

Normally I can overlook topics I do not want to read, but it seems they happen so often now, it is harder. I have met (well not personally) so many neat women here. My fitness level has improved considerably since Cathe and this forum.

Well, I guess I have had one of those weeks and could not overlook a certain response to something and was rude intentionally. Something I swore I would never do.

My dads cancer has spread to his brain, my husband is TDY for the umpteenth time in the past few months and my teenagers are well teenagers and work was hell this week. That is my excuse...

Thanks all for listening.

I just needed to vent and talk.

Beverly
 
Beverly,

You have had a REALLY bad week....no excuse needed.

Prayers for your father and, of course, you. I have three teenagers myself, and it is NOT fun. Someone once told me that when your children are small, your problems are small...and when your children are big, your problems are big. Truer words were never spoken.

Let me tell you that I still consider myself a Cathe newbie, and you have inspired me with your posts and your pictures. My point is that even though you are feeling bad right now, please know that you are encouraging and inspiring others, myself included.

Don't beat yourself up....you have had a REALLY bad week.

Yours in fitness,

Tammy
 
Well, Beverly, it happens to all of us! I am very sorry to hear about your father. ;( you have my thoughts and prayers. Things will get better! and until they do, keep venting with us! I'm sure i speak for everyone when i say, We don't mind and we are here for you!

hugs girlfriend!

jes;)
 
Beverley,


I read your response in question and did not think it was an excessive reaction in any way. The other person was going off on her soap box rather...

I am very sad to hear about your father. Peace.

Clare
 
I don't know what "TDY" means Bev, but I don't have to to know you have a right to be stressed out! It is situations like yours that make me feel like a big cry baby! I am so sorry about your dad and hope things get better in other areas as well. Keep your chin up!
 
Beverly....you had a horrible week. I am so sorry about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

I always seem to miss these posts in question...:(...but as I know we all have our moments I wouldn't worry about it right now.

You are a great inspiration to me and I know many others Beverly. No matter what I will always continue to read your posts, I have always looked forward to them...:)

Sending HUGS your way...... :) :+ :) ..Carole
 
Sending you cyber hugs Beverly.

You are an inspiration to us and we love you.

I am sorry to hear your dad is not well. Been there and it hurts like torment....use your workouts as a time of escape...it helps.

As for teenagers....whew....I will be the mom of one come Monday, my dd will turn 13....and I feel very underqualified. I bet you are one awesome mom!

Hope the next few days will be good for you... :)

PS....you were not over the top on the other thread....you were needed.
 
Hi Beverly,

You've always been wonderful here, and I love your company. :) I'm really sorry you're having a difficult time and I'll be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

I don't have any idea of the topic/thread you're talking about, but I've decided to stay away from "serious/hot" topics here. The atmosphere gets dicey, for sure. I come here for fun. :)

Please take care. I hope all is well soon. :)

Big hugs to you.
:D
 
Beverly- I know some of your pain, as I have 2 teenagers, 18, and almost 17. That in itself is enough torture, and on top of all of your other stress, I can definitely understand why you are so frustrated. Please know people do love you, and are praying for you. Take care.
Lori
 
You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.

My dad suffered with cancer so I can relate to what you must be going through.

I don't have teenagers but I used to be one so I can, in a way, understand that one too!

Take care of yourself!

Have a great work out!

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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Beverly, you need no excuse. You are a warm, kind caring woman. Beautiful buff and supportive too! I know I have overreacted gone so far as to be a total boob a few times. But all you did was respond to an over-reactive blast to the simply posed and unoffensive post of a disappointed woman. Please don't beat yourself up because you have had a tough time and you do not need to add to your stress by feeling guilty for something that was honest and appropriate!
Bobbi http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif "Chick's rule!"

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? - Mary Oliver
 
Beverly, I am one of those people that look sooo forward to your posts. Please don't beat yourself up over your response. It's no big deal. You are a very caring and thoughtful person and we all KNOW it here! I can relate with the teen years and also a loved one with cancer. You have tons on your plate right now. We will listen anytime you need to vent and just look how many here are adding you to their thoughts and prayers. This is a VERY SPECIAL group to help you in any way. Big, big hugs to you. You, your dad and family are in my prayers.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie")http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Beverly-
I don't know what "TDY" is, but so sorry to hear what an awful week you are having. I lost my Dad to cancer in October, and I know how the bad cancer news can throw your life into a tailspin for a while, and really affect your mood. Please know that I, for one, think of you as sweet, caring, understanding and a highly valuable contributor and member of our community. Please do not stop posting!!! We would miss you too much.

-Nancy
 
Hi Ladies,

Thank you! You are all so sweet. I am doing a little better today. I woke up and told myself to focus on the positive, just keep doing the best you can raising your 15 year old daughter and my dad is in Gods hands right now! My dad has been struggling with Cancer for almost two years. He has a trach because the tumor in his throat closed his airway, he is fed through a tube in his stomache. My mom takes care of him 24/7. He started radiation on his brain yesterday. They are not treating the rest right now. They have done all they can for that.

TDY is a temporary duty assignment. He (my husband)has been away on Air Force TDYs more than he has been home the past year. It makes it rough and no family near by. So when I have a crisis, it seems bigger than it is..

Then this week at work, one of my employees won an award I wrote her up for. The General of the base even congratulated her and the Supervisor above me is taking credit for nominating her and writing it up. I was soo thrown. I really like this lady, did not think she would ever do such a thing. It was very disappointing.

You guys are great...

Beverly
 
Beverly,
I guess I missed whatever post prompted this. Hopefully it is one I will overlook. I too avoid ones that I think might be rude. I am so sorry about your Dad and I can definitely sympathize with raising teenagers. Thank goodness mine have made it to adulthood and came out well, but it is a major stressor keeping on top of it. Cathe's site has been so helpful over the years and there are so many people with a lot of fitness knowledge to pass on. We get past these things and go on because we have to. I hope some of these people will realize with posts like this that they are hurting, and discouraging others.
Diane Sue
 
Hey Beverly, I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a strong woman with a heart of gold! You are a very special person, one that I always look forward to hearing from! I pray you see sunshine soon!

As for the thread...hope I miss it all together!

Happy Easter to you and your family! Love You!
 
Beverly, I'm sorry for what you're going through but you have friends here! We all love and care about you! Just try to control the things you can and deal with as best you can what you can't. I know its not easy.

We're here for you! :) :)

Jo
 
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