Hi Lovely Ladies,

You are always such a great source of support that I thought I would just briefly share with you why I have been a little quieter on the forum than usual over the past week or so.

I have just got home from seeing my doctor and it appears I am stressed out of my poor little brain lol:)

January was a wonderful month. Took the month off work to get stuff done and hang out with Master 12 over the summer holiday period. Started eating right (I have lost 7kg) and started getting some walking in. Felt fabulous!

Went back to work in February and my sense of well being slowly declined. At the end of last year we were having some challenges in our office which I have managed to steer well clear off, however with only 4 staff in a small office, the situation (which I wont elaborate on here) has had a far greater impact on me than I realised. For the first time in m life, I have been waking up not wanting to go to work:( And I have been experiencing some worrying symptoms (which are now subsiding):)

My doctor has given me a certificate for this week so I wont be going back into work this week. And I am submitting an application tomorrow for a similar role, two days a week, at another not for profit in town. A friend of mine works there and says it's a lovely team there and would provide opportunities to use my volunteer management skills along with my events management skills.

So, given all of this, I just haven't had the energy or focus for the Forum although I have been casually reading bits and pieces this week and commenting where I can.

As I type I am snuggled on my bed, with our little dog Dexie comatose beside me, enjoying just relaxing and not thinking about work

I would be so grateful for your prayers and positive thoughts as I get on top of this and work on developing some stress management techniques.. and look for a new job:)

Ok, so now I am off to catch up on the Forum. Thanks for "listening"

xxx Deborah