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Across the Fence:  Grateful  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 05:28:28 AM
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'Tis the Season to start thinking about what we are grateful for.
Sometimes it can be really hard to see what we have through the tough tough stuff that life can throw our way.
Recently Doug made a huge change for us. And it happened very quickly. Back in July, he applid for and was offered a job. He had applied for a job in Laurel (15 minutes outside of Billings), but they offered him a job in our hometown. But then they delayed and delayed and finally put the breaks on the job offer. They recinded the offer in late September/early October. It was a huge blow and Doug was crushed.
Then a week later they called and said- wait! We need to talk with you again! So he ended up having to re-interview for the job and was reoffered the job. So he quit his current job and started working for this new company...but that means that he AND Nora are now living in our hometown with my parents and I am 3 hours away from them. We still struggle paycheck to paycheck and I work while trying to finish my graduating semester with passing grades. We don't really have the money for a lot of trips back and forth.
So lately I have been pretty down. There have been a lot of changes lately and I have felt a bit- cut adrift.
But this morning I realized I need to turn my thinking around. I need to be grateful for this opportunity. I am grateful that soon- very soon- we will be back together again as a family and we will be able to be closer to the rest of the family whom we love to spend time with.
I am grateful for my friends and connections that I have made both in Idaho and Montana while I lived in both. I am grateful that I have a place to live in while I finish my degree and a job that will keep the lights on. I am grateful that I have two great dogs who are happy to see me when I come in the door each night.
So I realized that even through the tough stuff- I have a lot to be grateful for and THAT should be my focus. The tough stuff is still there but it is actually a fleeting thing with a better future ahead.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 07:09:52 AM
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Well said, Alee. Focus on the positive, see the good. I could just see the two dogs greeting you at the door. Grateful dogs!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13774 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 12:28:54 PM
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Alee,
I am very grateful that I too have met you and had you in my life. Do not despair, you will be graduated with your degree and home with your family in no time. I will miss you greatly, but wish you only the best.
If you need to talk or go shopping to whittle the time away give me a call. I am currently not working and I am home all day.
Madelynne
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 1:05:20 PM
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Alee ~ You are a woman of great strength and determination. You are doing this to give you and your family a stronger future. Things seem to be ever so slowly looking up in the economy and job markets and we can hopefully see a day not too far down the road where we can live a little better on the money that we make. I know that the going is tough and trying to keep it all together is even harder, but I have faith in you to make it through all this. HUGS!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
http://thegimpyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 1:28:29 PM
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What a great post Alee! Before you know it you will be back with Doug and Nora. Kudos for you for realizing that despite what we may think, we ALL have so much to be grateful for!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 4:50:26 PM
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Alee, I keep a gratitude journal and write down every day 3-5 things I am grateful for that day. Sometimes, I am grateful only that the day is over. Please count that you have so many farmgirls here that care about you and your family so much. We are thinking of you and praying that the time flies till you are all together again. It will make for a very happy holiday. Sending you hugs, Joey
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 5:53:24 PM
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Thank you everyone! Nora and I got to talk through the Facebook video chat (hosted by Skype but easier...) this morning. It was great. I am so grateful that we have that opportunity. I think of all our service men and women that don't get to see their familes and am humbled that my struggle really is not going to be too long and is much easier than some of the issues they have to go through.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 04:52:58 AM
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Alee your thoughts and comments are going to make my day brighter. I need to focus on positive things too. What a great reminder, and I hope you and your family only grow closer during this time apart.
Farmgirl #31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 07:04:27 AM
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Thank you Jeannie! I got to chat with Nora again this morning. It was a lot of fun. Doug has a day off which is nice but I wish our days off would work better with Nora's school week so we could visit more. Oh well. I am going to go out and see my horse today and give her lots of attention and maybe go riding a little bit. It should be fun!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17365 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 2:53:01 PM
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Alee,,, just remember, years from now, when you look back, this will have just been a 'blink in the moment of life'.. and the pay off sooo worth it.
Hugz to you and your family, hang in there girl, you can do it!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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