Texas bound wish i was going to visit Jen

we got the call today.
the 'papa's not doing well. book a flight. get here now." call. my husband's grandfather has been fighting congestive heart failure for years now and it looks like he's about to enter eternal rest in the next few hours or days.
death sucks.
my heart is so heavy.
it breaks for my husband...the eldest grandson... Papa's namesake "Richard" He's the oldest of the 8 grandchildren and about to be the family team leader as we walk through grief. my in laws are on the first flights back from Europe but will not arrive in Austin until Wed. morning.
i hate the looming feeling of death and being so far from family.
i am trying to work through handling my work stuff to be out of the office for the rest of the week...hello stressful!

my ED...yeah... i'm not doing well... a series of AWFUL triggers left me to restrict for four days and now I'm on a very low calorie intake... i am pushing myself to try - but i am finding that I am now super compelled to work out constantly... maybe just trying to find some stress relief? or 'take care' of the calories i am eating... i feel so confused as to this new twist in turn in my ED! it's like food rituals are WAY back in full swing and my obsessions are back...

....and now we add death. family. travel. unknowns. the whole deal... how does this fit things? I just don't know what to do...

LA...this is a tough one, and a situation no one has control over...at least no one here on Earth ♥
I'm sorry this is adding to your stress. I am also concerned to hear that you are struggling so. Have you looked into possible therapists yet? Please try to remember where this takes you eventually. You deserve to be whole. You have responsibilities, that while you may not want all of them, they are there. Please try to step back and remember what YOU need in the midst of all of this! Take care....HUGS...Jan ♥

LA,

I wish you were coming to visit me, too! ♥ I'm sooo sorry you're all going through such a tough, emotional time... It's good that you're able to go to Austin and be there with Richard's family. I know he'll need your support. You have ours, always. :)

Love you!

Jen

thanks Jen... How far are you away from Austin? I have a rental car and I'm not afraid to use it.... looks like we may be here till Friday or Sat...

Hey!! Just 3 or 4 hours, I think... ♥ That would be sooo cool!! :D

Road trip?

Maybe so!! ♥