Pastor, Chaplain in the Army Reserves (15 years active duty and soon to be retired), married 26 years with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I am 48 years old and since my last mobilization - I found I wanted to escape through gambling.
Love photography, music and reading in all areas.
May 6, 2008 9:52am
Met my first goal, now to make it to the 90 day mark. I spoke to my wife about this and remarked that it will be the first time in years to go …
Hi Jim...just thinking of you and hoping you are doing well....Love ya, Dianne
Have a wonderful Blessed day Jim. Hugsssssssssssssssssssssss
Hi Jim , hope this hug finds you having a great day. Hugs
A Hug for the day :)
Jim, I hope all is well with you and your family- your son has been in my thoughts and prayersm with teenagers and boys I can understand what youa re going through - wishing you peace. Hugs and blessings Suzi
I started gambling during my mobilization. It was stateside and for 2 1/2 years I worked in the casualty assistance and family support side of the house. I began going to the casino as a way to mentally get away from things. Though I am off mobilization, I have found myself going back to the casinos as a need to escape. But instead of escaping I realized how trapped I am. I decided to seek help and find an accountability partner. It was hard but worth it.
Diagnosed back in August but in denial. I started monitoring this week and wow! what a revelation of my blood sugars (no longer denial) but this is serious. Beginning the journey of healthy diet and lifestyle but it is hard.
I have always been heavy. My time in the military kept it off because it had to but after I left active duty, I gained 50 pounds in 6 years. This year, when I was diagnosed with High blood pressure, Type II diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesteral - I thought well life on pills or get back your life. It is so hard but it is changing little by little.
