So what have I read that inspired me last week?

I know I’ve mentioned her several times before, but MorganDayCecil? Her series on “The Land Between” rocked my socks off. Really made me think. Helped me accept that I am where I am. It doesn’t matter why I’m in this emotional space. It doesn’t matter when I’ll get out of it. What matters is what I do with it. And it’s okay for me to collapse here sometimes. I loved these posts.

And then I sent the like to MDC to Petites Joies as well. Because she’s in a similar space. And because I want to help her. And I don’t know how. And that made me feel all warm and fuzzy for you guys, because you reached out to me when I was in the saddest places. I’m sure she’s love some support as well.

Stephanie Snowe wrote about family and friends who have lost children. About Childless Moms. About how Gabe matters. And I sat at my desk and cried. I, too, wish I could take the power away from “this day.” For me, “this day” is every Thursday. I have to look at a calendar to see the date that I lost Gnomie, but I will always know that it was a Thursday. And I don’t know if or when I’ll ever have a Thursday where she isn’t my first thought.

I’ve continued to carry around a lot of guilt about my weight, about how I let my health suffer during my miscarriage and (emotional and physical) recovery. But then Roni tweeted this wonderful post by KCLAnderson. I really like the conversation about doing what works and not judging others for doing what works for them. But it’s the end of the post that really impacted me. “One of the hardest lessons to learn is that we can know something but not be able to live it.” This summer, I was unable to continue my weight loss efforts. Mentally and physically. I got it back together when I was able. And then I floundered around a little bit. But realizing that I was really unable for a while has helped me not take able for granted, has given me comfort for that time and accountability for the present. Because I am able now. And I’m moving on.

Jamie at Embracing Balance wrote about her snug jeans. I wanted to yell, “I know how you feel friend!” And reading her plan to change things was adorable and empowering. She’s becoming “Planny Plannerton.” She also inspired me to go back to taking pictures of my food because it helps me focus. When I take the time to put my food on a pretty plate, arrange it nicely, and make sure it’s really what I want. I’m also so much more aware of my portions when I’m putting it out there for the world to see.

I loved Tara’s guest post on SeattleRunGirl about not giving up. It’s easy to get down on myself sometimes, to think that I can’t do it, to think that it’s not worth all the work. But it is. And I can. And I needed this peptalk.

This has turned into something I really love to do. I keep track of blogs I love in my little moleskine journal as I come across them, and then I mention the highlights of those to you all. I love it.

Any posts you are inspired by? I’d love to have some new blogs to read? Wanna toot your own horn? That’s what the comments are for!

Have a great (rest of the) weekend!