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I am sad tonight. My DD and her DH are having a hard time right now. Her job situation and their finances are providing challenges. She is stuck in the town where she works tonight because of bad weather. It is her DD's 13 th birthday tonight and she can't get home. She is so sad and I am sad for her. As a mother I wish I could run over there and rescue her somehow, but on the other hand as a mother I know everyone has to work thru their own family problems and their family will be stronger because of the working thru it....But, I am sad tonight. 
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RURAL3
2/4/2010 11:34PM
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I hope this all worked out well for them. We always want to wipe away their tears.  
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ETAGGEL
2/4/2010 4:26PM
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Being a mom of 4 adult children, i dont know how many times in my life I have wanted to "fix" it for them. But I cant! It is so hard to stand back and see things happen. But they have to sort it out themselves, as long as we are there when they need us, We never stop being Moms. My mother used to say, "you are a worry when you are children but you are an even bigger worry when you grow up!" Take care Phyllis Report Inappropriate Comment |
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BRATS4
2/4/2010 2:53PM
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you never get over being a mom and wanting to fix everything.i remember my mom telling me it would be this way.
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ASPENHUGGER
2/4/2010 2:37PM
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Nancy. I have been through this with my DD, wanting to fix it for her so she wouldn't have to endure so much heartache. Of course I couldn't, just as you can't. But you're right, once a mother, always a mother, & every stage of motherhood is excruciatingly hard in a different way. I hope you found a way to relax in spite of your worry. And how lucky you are to have such a nice relationship with your DD that she calls & talks to you about her troubles. Many mothers don't.  ,Kate Report Inappropriate Comment |
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GABY1948
2/4/2010 2:25PM
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I am so sorry for this...I have often thought when people say they can't wait for their kids to grow and leave home so they don't have to worry about them...the problems just get bigger and we can't kiss them away. It will get better though! Gaye Report Inappropriate Comment |
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OURELEE1
2/4/2010 11:23AM
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Sorry to hear about your family. It is so hard to be a parent. I think that is the hardest job there is.
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LOULOUBELLE2
2/3/2010 11:00PM
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I once was told that when our kids are young they step on our toes...when they grow up they step on our hearts. It's really true, all you CAN to is let them work through it. I know your pain...all Mom's do. I'm sad for you, its so hard not to be able to step in and make things right again. Pray for them, God will see them and you through. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MTNGRL
2/3/2010 10:25PM
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 Being a Mom can be a very hard job.
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I told you all how I bought 3 new pairs of pants last week. Well a Spark Friend mentioned how she is buying things at Goodwill while she is losing. So I went to a place called Savvy Seconds here in town and got 6 new size 16 shirts/tops/sweaters for $10. Wow! and the proceeds go to Women's Work a non profit that helps needy women get on their feet. I feel great!
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ASPENHUGGER
2/3/2010 1:55PM
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Welcome to the Club! I love shopping at thrift stores -- it's always a good feeling to find a bargain. I try to shop the stores that benefit a particular charity. Good Will no longer runs their own thrift shops, but has contracted them out to another company. All the good stuff is now sold off their web page, and by the time you add S&H costs, it's not a bargain any more. I still shop there occasionally, but it's slim pickin's compared to former times.
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MTNGRL
2/3/2010 8:38AM
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Great idea, helping you and helping others! I love Good Will and similar thrift shops.
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RURAL3
2/3/2010 8:28AM
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Now that's great shopping. You will be set now until your next milestone. That is coming soon. 
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GABY1948
2/2/2010 8:30PM
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My DH introduced me to Poor Kids' Stores (Salvation Army) when we were just going together and they are my favorite stores to shop in. Glad you have discovered it.
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We are so used to doing what needs to be done, and doing for everyone else that we often don't think about taking time for ourselves. Well done!
Oh now I think I get it...you sent DH and the animals away. 
You weren't retired silly. You were on vacation. 
..Great idea!!...Sometimes.no most of the time we forget we need to treat ourselves the way we would treat others.. 
Good Luck! 
and take some 
for yourself... 
