Thanks to my special Gather friends who kept me company in the chat on Christmas evening. It was truly the best gift I received that day just knowing that I wasn't alone and to have some good conversation to get my mind off of my worries.
It has now been 48 hours since my sister started throwing up from that nasty stomach virus she got, and I am still holding vigil here in my room hoping and praying that I don't get it! It's funny... My anticipatory anxiety is worse than the actual event that I fear! For instance, I have had the stomach flu before in my life. It was icky and horrible, but I survived it! So, why is it that later on, I completely forget how well I handled a stressful scary situation and get anxious and worried all over again?
I guess that quote is true: "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself."
It's so true that fearing something comes from a lack of control over the unknown. I need to learn more positive self talk, but in the throes of a panic attack, all of that just goes out the window! LOL! I'm sure those of you with panic/anxiety issues can relate. :)
My husband called me twice today, and we had very sweet conversations. He has to call during "rec periods." The phone calls are only 15 minutes long before we get cuff off, but he can call right back. I was paying $18 per phone call until I found this great service, and now I'm only paying $2 per phone call! So, we are so blessed to be able to talk at least once a day. He got a job working in the canteen recently, and he says that having a job is really making time go by much faster. The canteen is apparently a very sought after job, and all of the cons in there keep saying that he is lucky to have it as a "short timer." That made me smile and gives us hope that he is being called a "short timer" with only 6 months, 3 weeks left to go (but who's counting?). :)
My sister brought some gifts home from extended relatives that were mailed to my mom's house yesterday. I got a beautiful tea set, a pretty homemade scarf, and a pretty wooden picture frame. I will have to get going on my thank-you cards! My dad is holding a check hostage that grandma and grandpa sent to his house until I can get up there to visit him. (rolling eyes... grrrrrrr) But, I'm gonna talk him into sending it this way when he can. LOL! Gotta love a check from the grandparents, right?
I hope everyone had a happy Christmas and you are feeling well! I'll be blogging more often during these loooooong winter nights. :)
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