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RE: Its not that bad - 10/15/2008 6:59:42 PM

KatyLied

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I have two jobs and I enjoy both of them, on most days. One thing's for sure, it's never boring at either of them. I also have some great friends who would do anything for me, I have a wonderful family. I would like to have more material things, but that stuff is minor in the grand scheme of things. I have a good life and I am happy.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/15/2008 7:40:39 PM

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How about when someone (you) reminds us to look for the positive.

Thanks!

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/15/2008 9:26:10 PM

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Well the last few weeks have not been good, but over all my life is great.

Let's see, last Friday when I left work, the old man that works part time for my company, and who we all love dearly, was at the hospital with his wife of some 60 years. He had gone home 2 days previously and found her unconscious on the floor. She has not been doing well for the last few years and her frailty has caused him to become more home bound to be with her and take care of her. He doesn't complain and he always stays cheerful, never burdening anyone else with his problems, even though we all know it must be hard for him to see his wife deteriorate in health. So I left work Friday really worried about his wife because the last thing we heard is that her kidneys were shutting down and she was on a ventilator. He's such a great guy and it seemed there was nothing I could do to help. I really wanted to but you know, he didn't want anyone fretting over him.

Well the good news is that the old man (that's what he calls himself) was back at work today and his wife is doing much better. She's off the respirator and was sitting up (with some help). She'll still be in the hospital a while, but the infection that caused the problem is improving. He was smiling and joking around as usual. It was a great start to the day.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/15/2008 9:29:09 PM

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As a social worker with too many years to count (am i the only one who feels old when you stop to think about how long you've been doing something?) i can tell You that this feeling you are experiencing will come and pass. Comparitive to lots of people that i come into contact with on a daily basis, my life is a walk in the park. (And mind you it's a not so nice park at times!) :D
The reality for me is that i need to stay focused on the small successes, the small changes. You never know when a small change You encourage a person to make may empower changes in a whole family for generations. If you need support or to talk feel free to CM me. Incidentally, i belong to an online forum that has boards and mentors available for free.
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RE: Its not that bad - 10/16/2008 3:22:23 PM

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I have a job I love.
My house is paid off, so this foreclosure stuff is a non-issue to me.
My wife loves me.
I finally got the yard cut, after having the mower in the shop since before Gustav hit. (funny how a little think like having a neat yard will perk me up.)
I live in Arkansas, and it's autumn.

I'm sitting here in my spare room, typing away, oblivious to the fact that I am an educated person who can appreciate the written word, and enjoy the luxuries of plentiful food, clean water, and fresh air. Compared to the bulk of humanity's history, and indeed much of the state of other peoples living in the world today, I am incredibly wealthy, and realatively safe from crime and violence.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/17/2008 5:00:58 PM

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I live in Arkansas, and it's autumn.

Well said. I second that.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/18/2008 7:51:32 AM

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Working in a similar area I have experienced what you are going through many times, especially in the beginning. Whenever I hear something particularly distressing I remind myself how thankful I am that the person had someone to talk with about it who listened to them and truly heard them. This is an incredibly humbling experience for me and never fails to ground me and remind me why I chose this difficult field to work in. :)

Tonight I went to see a play and afterwards saw the two performers and told them how much I enjoyed the show. One of them replied that she loved seeing my big smile from the stage (it was a teeny tiny stage and the audience were almost sitting on top of them) which made my night.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/18/2008 8:07:54 AM

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I could go on and on about everything in my life that I think is totally wonderfully, awsomely amazing. Or, I could go on about the things that weigh heavy on my heart, my worries, etc.

For me, it's all about where I put my focus, what I dwell on. It's all about where I shine the light. I choose to shine it on the things that bring me joy and make me smile.

When I look back 25 years and what I dreamed of then, then look where I am now......oh wow, I know life is good. The reality has surpassed the dreams beyond anything I could have imagined. Sure, I know there are unforseen difficulties in my future, I cannot imagine they will be harder than those of my past. Regardless, I know that, like those of my past, I will have the strength to deal with them and the ability to see them as opportunities to grow and become a stronger person. I hope I've got many years to keep enjoying all of it.

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/18/2008 10:01:25 AM

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quote:

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I live in Arkansas, and it's autumn.

Well said. I second that.

Yep. That's also something I'm thankful for. The hardest thing to adjust to here for me has been the sometimes almost unbearable heat. We had some hot days in WV too, but they weren't balmy like they are here. These last few nights have been great since we've been sleeping with the bedroom window open. Brrrrr....but nice

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I agree with the gist of bipolarber's post. Just being safe, well fed, having clean water, shelter, and being literate is starting with so much more than many folks in the world have. Ya gotta be thankful for all that. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

My icing is having a wonderful job I love, having a Master/Husband whom I adore and who cherishes me, having enough money in the bank to pay all the bills, eat well and still have some left, having a wonderful supportive family, a good automobile that runs well, an evil cat

, and good health. I am truly blessed.........luci

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RE: Its not that bad - 10/18/2008 10:17:23 AM

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Work worries and a nasty toothache are making me feel sorry for myself, so let's see if I can't think of some favorite things.

In no particular order:

-- Harvest moons
-- My adorable cats
-- Good friends
-- Loving family
-- Health insurance
-- Freedom
-- CM friends
-- Tulips
-- Favorite magazines
-- Calligraphy
-- Friendly waitresses at the diner
-- Walking
-- Canoeing

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