I need some privacy, and yet some friendly interaction. I'm back for a spell Mindsay.

Since breaking my shoulder, my life took a nasty nose-dive. It was gradual at first but quickly buried me in a landslide as so many areas of my life were impacted.

Self-employed, and a part-time job, I found myself incapable of carrying out either job requirements. I was already living on a shoestring making it by every month as I desperately tried digging myself out of a hole. I thought I had started to climb that treacherous hill. Instead, something was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Pointless.

...

...

I pondered it: Pointless.

It took more than a year to overcome this exhausted perspective. Even so, the dreams had all been swept away on the barren riverbed. Fortunately, a single point of clarity knew this to be a problem and the only actionable solution was to start walking everyday. Making hard choices and struggling through the pain became the path to change.

Eventually the ride smoothed out, and the confidence grew. But this was only a couple of the spokes in the wheel now repaired, and unaware of this I rode that wagon hard into the next pot-hole. The axle broke.

Fuck. Here we are again without a spare.
 
   

 


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peachesnpeaches on
Re: How long later?
First of all, Its great to see you back here, I miss your posts.

Second, know that you arn't the only one who has had a bad year.  if you read my blogs for the last 8 months, you will note that I've rarely posted at all, although occasionally I post a glimpse of my life.

Third, I'd like to recommend a book that I've just finished reading  "Rena, How to Succeed in Spite of Life's Challenges"  by Rena Tarbet with Karen Anderson

Last, catch me on YIM if you want to chat  chellyschultz
peachesnpeaches on
Re: How long later?
You know, I didn't mean to sounds so unfeeling, I'm sorry.  I've begun thinking in bullet points these days, and that seems to erase all tact.  it's been a rough year for me, and I really don't know that I expect life to get any better.   Have a great day, and hang out here on mindsay with us again
sandyquill on
Re: How long later?
Yikes, what a rough road for you this year, Lee. I'm so sorry.
leedman on
Re: How long later?
Well, I don't think all is lost. I do feel there are more people on this wagon train so if I keep my head up I could come out of this recent bump in the road a little more easily than in the past.
sandyquill on
Re: How long later?
Do I detect a note of optimism? <smile>  Good.
leedman on
Re: How long later?
Sandy, I've had some remarkable experiences through this past couple years' of challenges. One of the most significant is being able to actually feel the hand of God upon my back, between my shoulder blades, guiding me along. Even though it feels bad, it has been for my good and is leading me upon His path.
premierejan on
Re: How long later?
Good to see you back. Sorry for all your troubles.

I don't hang out here much because I found a new web site that pays me and made new friends.

 

I still miss some of my old ones, so I pop in to stay in touch.

lifesong12702 on
Re: How long later?
Sorry bout the rough times, sir. We all need a little inspiration now and then and it is everywhere. I just got done watching a youtube video on a guy who has no arms or legs and he goes around speaking to teens about life and the glory of God. Almost makes me feel guilty if I ever complain about anything ever again.
leedman on
Re: How long later?
I do my best not to complain. Sometimes I forget to get the funk out. But I have some good people around me this time so I'm still on my feet. We'll just have to see what comes next.
robot2 on
Re: How long later?
Lee...sorry to hear about this turn of events in your life..

There is a point to life...

learning to cope and then teaching others how to do it.

best wishes.

leedman on
Re: How long later?
I've been through a lot and have seen guidance available all the way through. Even with this recent turn of events, even though appearing negative, there is a bigger picture to it that will yield beautiful results. I've been feeling that for a while, and wasn't even surprised by the turn of events, but the emotions still hit me. A moment of reflection and where I came from.
robot2 on
Re: How long later?
Whenever we go through a tough period, we seem to get to a much higher place.

I wish that for you.

leedman on
Re: How long later?
Thank-you... I deserve a break

How are you?
robot2 on
Re: How long later?
okay...I am in Vancouver again...I am here for a few months and then back in the US...with my love..

 

Going to Wpg to visit my folks...here for Christmas and then..........Maui for the winter.

I know...sounds tough huh?  but actually...it is stressful...getting used to being alone all over again and again...back and forth is not great.


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