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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
 Posted - May 06 2012 : 4:00:21 PM
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Firstly; Praise God! Here's to the culmination of 3 years of turmoil!
In the past I've talked about several issues with my family-- I moved down here to Arizona when DH was having a quarter life crisis that some redhead he worked with was supposed to fix by being "better" (He shoulda known that's a promise she could never keep, I'm frickin awesome!)
Having really nothing set up for myself, I decided to come cross country and set up co-housekeeping with my mother and her minor children.
After less than 3 months, hubby had a rude awakening and came down to prove up to his wife and family.
When everyone got settled and life was starting to smooth out, Mom decided to use some of her health benefits to have an old injury treated. Since that time, she has had about 10 assorted surgeries, one major hospital stay, developed 2 more chronic health conditions...
It became an inescapable fact that with each new health problem and unemployment check that it was looking unlikely that she would ever work again.
So here we've been... the usual extended family cohabitation stress... the mediation... worries about money... being trapped in "too much house" in terms of a lease and "not enough house" in terms of space for two families all at the same time with no leftover money to have the option to change it...
Through it all, DH is taking his national EMT exam next week (we know he will pass the test, as he passed his EMT class with a 96% overall and a 4.0 gpa)
He will soon be able to leave the sales job he hates.
In addition-- My mother has met the man she has literally waited her entire life for. He is kind, loves the Lord, admires her for all her talents, gets along with my brother, her last minor child and also very importantly; is financially independent.
This gentleman has recently purchased a very nice home nearby and I am starting to see things of my mother's things making the move. (Fingers crossed for the bulky quilt machine to go next!!)
They've already begun discussing how and where they will have their destination wedding.
I am so happy for my husband... and so relaxed to know that supporting my mother and her son is no longer my responsibility as an adult child.
I'm just so contented.. yesterday I was ecstatic when this all sank in.. I was running around like a worker bee... but now I think my body just wants to sleep! LOL I've spent most of my sunday reading reclining on my comfy bed.
So lovely.
Just wish it wasn't so hot and stuffy like every Arizona summer! LOL
We get into so much deep, soul baring family matters on this board... I just felt moved to share all the good news.
Thank you all so much for your prayers over the last couple of years.
Now we just have to get my young adult sister out of the nest. 
~*~ http://silverstarfamilyfarm.blogspot.com/ ~*~
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”
~Erma Bombeck |
Edited by - Dusky Beauty on May 06 2012 4:04:44 PM |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2012 : 4:09:01 PM
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WOW Jen am so happy for you. I am doing the HAPPY DANCE for you and your family. That is so wonderful.--Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2012 : 5:40:18 PM
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Praise God! Our God is an AWESOME God!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 06:34:43 AM
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 11:17:16 AM
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God Bless and may the blessing continue 100 fold.
CMF |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2012 : 8:05:40 PM
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JUDAS PRIEST! My sister; the woman-child, signed HERSELF up for community college. This is unprecedented. No one had to hold her hand... order her to do it... arrange her financial aid for her....
I think I'm going to ask her some off the wall questions to make sure she hasn't been body snatched!
~*~ http://silverstarfamilyfarm.blogspot.com/ ~*~
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”
~Erma Bombeck |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2012 : 08:10:10 AM
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Dang! That is a lot of good news. Take a deep breath and reserve your bed for next Sunday, too!!!
happy for you
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2012 : 08:22:21 AM
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
528 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
528 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2012 : 06:16:11 AM
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Jen, your post about your sister gave me a good chuckle this morning. I'm so happy for your new found peace of mind and hope all continues to go well.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #2708
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I feel like a weight has been lifted
