A New Chapter

So I made Dave go to the doctor. It's the first time he has gone in years, probably about 9 years or so. We wanted him to get a full check up. Get to know the new doctor and get the basic blood work done. We were there a total of 20 to 25 minutes. That included the blood work. LOVIN the new doc. So they told us if everything is fine than he doesn't need to come back for a year or so. But if there is anything wrong then they will call us and let us know. Well Friday morning I got a call from the doctor. Dave cholesterol is great. All the other stuff great, except his blood sugar. Not so great. My husband is pre-diabetic. In six months he has to go back and do it all over again.

I am not going to say I am shocked by this. I have had a feeling for a while that something wasn't right. He had all the signs. The thirst, the bathroom use, the cravings, the cramps in his legs because he is so dehydrated. He also eats 3 sandwiches a day at work. My husband, if he knows it or not is a carb junky. I should say was. It is the beginning of a new chapter in our house.

See it finally hit him this morning. The truth of it all. What he did was shocking to say the least. My husband ate oatmeal. Now before this the only oatmeal he has eaten was cookies.  So oatmeal in a bowl with fresh blueberries and almonds was something I never thought I would see. He wasn't a big fan, but he knew it was better than the 3 or 4 eggs he would have scarfed down otherwise. He knows what the future holds if he doesn't get this under control now.

I am really excited about all this. I hate to say I am happy that he is in this situation, but I know it is what we need to finally turn it all around. Dave's uncle lost both of his legs to diabetes. He has watched so many of his relatives deal with it. He doesn't want to be in that boat. So today we went for a walk. The four of us put on our tennis shoes and grabbed some water and headed out to some local trails. We had a good time. Austin of course ran and jumped and enjoyed it and Alexis only complained for a little bit. Dave and I took in the smell of the woods and the enjoyment of being together.

Tonight's dinner wont be on bread or tortilla shells, another one of our favorite carbs. No tonight we eat with rice. Strips of fajita style steak cuts mixed with onion and garlic and a little olive oil. I might throw some corn in there. I love corn! Just sayin.

I tried to get Dave to join the gym. He thought about it, which is more than I expected, and he said no in the end. Dave hates a contract and the gym is a minimum 6 month contract. I think he expected me to fight him about it, but I didn't see the point. If he doesn't want to go he doesn't want to go. I am not going to force him to do it. I will just be happy if he gets a little exercise in a day. I know not to push him because the minute I do all that we have accomplished goes out the window. So I will take what I can. It is great to have someone in the same mindset as me. I know together we will be a force to be reckoned with.

Well I am going to do my prayer thing and then I am going to take a nap. I love my sleep and I get it as much as I can.

Dear God, Thank You for today. Thank You for the love you give us. For the trees and the birds in them. For adventure that is right around the corner waiting for us to find it. Thank You for my husband and kids. I am so very blessed. Thank You for opening our eyes. I know I am not always the best christian but I know that You love me and you will help me to be a better one. God, please help us to fight the cravings and demons of food as we work hard to get ourselves healthy. I know I will need all the strength I can get. Please watch over us. In Your name we pray. Amen