tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post7907964162872181606..comments2023-06-27T05:46:20.372-06:00Comments on The Good Life: We Got The Funk... and I don't mean the smelly kind...Camie Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02003245583739325480noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post-79299459154712636292010-04-14T09:30:49.260-06:002010-04-14T09:30:49.260-06:00I won't say here that I know what you're g...I won't say here that I know what you're going through, because I don't. I know there is a lot of garbage going on all over the place, I even have my own. It does feel like the light at the end of the tunnel will never present itself sometimes... It's a horrible feeling. I know. The last two years life has tried to beat me down, but I can't let it! Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to just give up, but you are strong and you won't. Vent away darling! You do need that, and don't feel bad for doing it. I don't want to try and give you the answers Camie, because I don't have them :) All I can do is give you a little insight and hope that it helps you smile. <br /><br />The truth is, we live in such a society that we feel as though we have to "have it all". We don't. In our country people are losing their jobs, their homes, and their families. I find that you need to remember to count your blessings!! I wake up and thank God that I did, that I can face another day, good or bad. I am thankful that I am not homeless, I have my family, and my job. I am alive! I take the good with the bad. Because, well, what else is there to do? Do not be jealous of what others have. The key to being happy is wanting everything that you do have, not focusing on all the things you don't.<br /><br />Try not stress little Izacc's demeanor. He is only three. It might seem like he could be horribly mistreated by others right now, but when he gets older you might find that he will be just fine too. I know that as a mother, we all fear things like that. It's a normal thing, you're a mom, and sometimes it feels like your job is to worry. My babies are in school now and they are doing great. I thought that there would be more tears from hurt feelings and meanies, but in truth there's more bumps and scrapes from falling down on the play ground. <br /><br />I don't know if any of what I said helps, but I will hope. I will also pray for you and your family, that you will be delivered from whatever icky stuff is going on in your life right now. Remember: It is okay to complain, and cry (it cleanses the soul) and to lean on those who care about you. Hang in there heavy heart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post-35601821875699441152010-04-13T10:38:15.895-06:002010-04-13T10:38:15.895-06:00I agree you need a big hug. And yes, remembering g...I agree you need a big hug. And yes, remembering gratitude is always a great thing to focus on. Spend one afternoon in a children's hospital and you will really feel lifted..not only with hope but also for all you have in your life. :) Sending positive thoughts.JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post-49563821628317524912010-04-12T16:23:19.481-06:002010-04-12T16:23:19.481-06:00Hey Camie, I havent seen you for years.....probabl...Hey Camie, I havent seen you for years.....probably since you and Jenn were still in school! and I just found your blog thru Jenni's (Hope thats ok) Any way I just finished reading your posts.... and felt I needed to tell you. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! You have a awesome family and I can tell you are very proud of them! Hang in there and the Smiles will return. Love ya, Jenns Momgrandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273453711882348431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post-61341788607701528442010-04-12T10:24:35.847-06:002010-04-12T10:24:35.847-06:00Sounds like you could use a monster hug. Don't...Sounds like you could use a monster hug. Don't let life get you down. Always remember "it will pass" the bad will soon be gone but the good leaves just as fast so be sure to charish it while you have it. Life will kick you when you're down - so just don't get to that point or it will beat you everytime. Hang in there buddy and remember to SMILE!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535084647024554627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-493480791728558164.post-31403962348030928822010-04-12T00:28:18.244-06:002010-04-12T00:28:18.244-06:00I don't have children but I would imagine I wo...I don't have children but I would imagine I would feel the same way. In fact I worry about that stuff now. How good of a Mother I will be, and what I would do in certain situations, even though no amount of preparing will ever really make me ready. <br /><br />And the whole boo on everything, I think we all feel that way sometimes. I have been feeling it too. All my friends are married or have significant others and they are just to busy with their better halves to really spend time with me. Even though I was there first. And it's a totally selfish thing. But I think sometimes we forget how important people are in our lives. Better, new, shiny things are there. But the old stuff is just as good. <br /><br />I had this really favorite quote when I was younger, and of course at the most opportune time I cannot think of all of it. But it says something like, in the darkest hour of the soul is when you learn the most. You are the most exposed. And as difficult as it may be, probably the best thing you can do is learn from what has happened and take it with you in the future. I agree that it is kind of a stupid feeling and feels like a waste of our damn time. But it also makes us slow down for a minute and really think about stuff. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe this is god's way of telling us that it's time for a change. Just kinda sucks that it comes at a time where you are in complete darkness. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, you just can't see it yet. May stub your toe a few times on the corner of the coffee table, but you're still alive. You still have a beautiful family. Just gotta remember to come up for air. <br />I know it's way easier said than done. Just know you're not the only one.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202154104049287359noreply@blogger.com