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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Husband and I- School Time  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 11:58:57 PM
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If you ladies could keep my husband and I in your thoughts and prayers this semester especially I would really appreciate it. My husband is working so hard to complete his first semester back after a very long break from college. He NEEDS to be successful and his depressive attitude is already starting to work against him. He is the only thing that stands in his way to greatness. His is smart, funny, quick witted, and has an excellent work ethic. But he gets frustrated easily and hates feeling that way so he gets angry at himself and throws up his hands and just quits. I am pushing a bit- we both agreed to be advocates for each other semester and really push to help the other.
This semester is hard for me too. I have 4 advanced accounting classes and I feel like I am constantly rushing to complete the latest reading and homework. I feel like I don't have enough time or energy. I am trying like crazy to keep things Normal for Nora and not go crazy. If you could just keep me and Doug in your thougts and prayers-- I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 03:26:06 AM
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alee, remember that it's okay for Nora to perhaps see mommy & daddy struggle a bit, that's how she will learn how to work through these situations herself later in life. You and your husband are doing the right thing by being advocates for each other, partners in this together. Good for you. If it were me,i would clear the calendar for a while, just do the absolute necessities, that will free up time to focus on your studies and Nora. make sure you have have some 'down' time too, sit with a cup of tea, talk a walk, whatever.
But yes, will be glad to pray for all of you. keep your chin up. 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 07:31:55 AM
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I can completely sympathize with you. I have a heavy school load this semester, and my husband is taking full time pre-med classes while being active duty military and working all day. We have been going at it this way for a few semesters now. When one of us gets frustrated we just have to tell each other to step back and look at the big picture: We are doing this to make our lives better, especially for Rosemary. We do once a week at least make time to get out of the house for dinner. You guys can do this! I will surely be thinking about you!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 07:45:23 AM
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Alee......consider it done! And like the others said, take time to do something as a family. And at the end of the day a few moments to just hold each other can go along way, for the 2 of you and Nora.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 07:49:10 AM
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oh gosh-everyone said it sooooooooooooooo well!!
grab doug and nora and sneak a walk--an apple or a nap and go from there!
maybe nora can help make nutritional study snax for daddy!!!!???? ants on a log etc.....
i sure wish my first hubby had cared about education.....
btw-share with doug that i am 57 and just started back to school- not to mention the hurdles i have had-if i can do it-and i,too, have a depressive side!!!oh boy!!--he can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs and prayers!!!!!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
Edited by - Penny Wise on Sep 24 2011 07:50:33 AM |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 09:40:02 AM
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I'll be praying for clarity of mind, concentration, peace and rest and plenty of family time. Tell Doug he can do it. We're all routing for him.
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 7:48:18 PM
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Oh, how I wish for those days when I had the time and motivation to go to school! It does get harder when you're older, but you also know how to study better than when you were young. Tell Doug to hang in there (you, too!) and I agree that you're setting a good example for Nora. Sending positive energy to keep those depressive thoughts away.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2011 : 3:45:19 PM
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Prayers sent thatwhen one one of you falls down, the other is right there to catch you. If you stick together you can do ANYTHING!!!! As everyone else said, even if it is for 1/2 an hour- take time each day to unwind with one another and enjoy a little something....a simple walk, perhaps family "cooking"- to prepare dinner or a nutritious snack to have when you are studying etc. YOU CAN DO IT!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2011 : 04:55:20 AM
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Alee,
We recently went through a two year period of my husband returning to school (at 53 yo!) You will look back at this time with a "how did we do it -- we are amazing" attitude and be really proud of yourselves! Meanwhile, you are in my prayers.
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