's motd Wed June 23, 2010

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CONVERSATION WITH A FRIEND: PART 2

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

R-i-i-i-i-i-n-n-g!"Hello, Liz? It's Kathy.""Is that you, Kathy? I can't hear you very well. My phone's been acting up!""Oh, I don't believe you, Liz," Kathy giggled. "So, did you get my E-mail?""Yes, Kathy, I received it.""Good. And tell me, did you take the time to read it, like I asked you to?"

"Yes, Kathy. I read every word of it. In fact, I read it then read it all again!" "Good," Kathy said. "So tell me what're you feeling now that you've read it and reread it all!""Well, I'm feeling like I'm in big trouble, Kat!""Oh, and why do you say that, Liz," Kathy asked?"It's because on that list of foods I can't have are all of the foods that are my favorites. But on the list of the foods I should be having are mostly foods I can't stand! And I'll be honest with you, Kat, those lists of foods and all of the other information you sent really scared me. And what scared me most is what I'm doing to my health by eating all of the wrong foods."Kathy told her, "I know, Liz. All that I sent you may have seemed a little overwhelming. And I'm sure, it must have even been a little scary, too. But your diabetes is a condition you must take more seriously. I mean, people have lost their eyesight and had fingers, toes or even a leg amputated because they didn't control their diabetes properly. I don't want any of those things to happen to you, Liz! "

"Kathy, I read all of that stuff and I'm telling you, not only did I get scared but I got a little sick to my stomach, too. I could really use some help with this.""Oh, Liz. You know I'm here for you always and I'm ready to help you in every way I can." "Oh, thank you, Kathy. But do you really think I can do this? I mean, I'm 54 years-old now. Do you think I can turn this situation around for myself? Do you really think I can get better?""Well, of course you can," Kathy answered. "And I'll help! In fact, I'll come over to your place. And while I'm there, you and I will go through your kitchen, getting rid of all the foods you shouldn't have there.""And what are we going to do with all of those foods," Liz asked?"Oh...guess I'm just gonna have to eat them all," Kathy said!With that, Liz and Kathy began laughing hysterically together."Oh Kathy, will you be driving me crazy like this for the rest of my life," Liz asked?

"Hey, you know I will," Kathy told her. "After all, that's what friends are for!"Since I began sharing this story with you in yesterday's message, I want you to know that it's all a true story. And know what else? Kathy has been there for Liz everyday to help her in every way. And ever since their friendly conversation, Liz has lost 30 pounds and her diabetes medications have been cut in half. I hope you have a friend like Kathy in your life, someone who'll always be there to help you out. I'm telling you, true friends will believe in you even when you don't believe in yourself. And we all need that kind of support.And don't forget, you'll always have that kind of support and a friend...in me!Love,