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Why is life so difficult ?

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Started working at a nursing home this week as a c.n.a. Was really hoping for dayshift (I am not a morning person but I'd rather go in to work early and get it done and over with) but I had to start on 2nd shift until a day shift opening comes up. When my kids wake up at 630-7am and then I have to go to work in the afternoon and dont get home till 1030-11p and then the kids are usually awake for another hour or two makes for a very long long day and I am not gonna be able to keep up with this for long. I hate being a single mom. It feels like I have so much on my shoulders and makes me feel so weary. If I could go back and make better choices in my life I would in a second.

Been watching the newspaper for any daycares hiring for a teacher aide but no luck with that yet. Once I get all the paperwork done I am going to try to get on a sub aide list with several local schools for the next school year that will start in august.

Still been sticking to exercising 6 days a week a min. of 20 minutes a day but sometimes I get more minutes in. Last week my day off was Friday then I exercised Sat.-Tues. This week I took my day off as Wed. because I had an appt. in the morning before work and couldn't get exercise in and then when I got home last night i hurt too bad and was way too tired to do any exercise.
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DMORELLI1031 5/26/2012 10:00AM

    these things feel like a lot, but they are really not that bad, if you look at the big picture. was a single mom with 5, so understand you, but 3 months ago buried my son. looking back at my life I wish things were like they were. anythingis better than what I am living now

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GOPINTOS 5/18/2012 7:51PM

    Everyone has posted my exact sentiments. You are doing an amazing job! I worked as a CNA when I was a young mother also. I remember it being hard work. When I do physical labor now, I try to make it an exercise. Kind of a two birds with one stone thing. Lots of opportunities for squats and calf raises etc. Then you can look at it as getting paid to exercise and get healthy!!

Hang in there! You are doing great!

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MORTICIAADDAMS 5/18/2012 4:05PM

    I think you are a wonderful young woman who deserves the best. I am praying that God has something wonderful in store for you soon and he is preparing you so that when it does come you will be ready and will really appreciate it.

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BEFEARLESSNOW 5/18/2012 1:55PM

    Hang in there!! Life isn't easy, but we do what we have to do to get by. When you least expect it, something better comes along... Positive thoughts are being sent your way. Being a single mother is a difficult enough job. I'm sure you're doing great at it. emoticon

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JCARDINAL 5/18/2012 12:28PM

    Hand in there Alicia! Hopefully things will change soon and a better opportunity will come up. Congrats on still fitting in your exercise!! emoticon

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AHEADRICK75 5/18/2012 9:52AM

    Remember life throws at you what you can handle....I truly believe things happen for a reason, so something good will come from this all. Hang in there!! emoticon

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SARASMILING 5/18/2012 5:54AM

    emoticon It seems like a long day for both you and the kids. Hope it all works out for you soon. So proud of you for continuing to exercise through it all! emoticon

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TIME4CARRI 5/17/2012 11:03PM

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DEBADEAU 5/17/2012 8:41PM

    I've found exercise is a great stress reliever!!

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KAYMOM 5/17/2012 8:11PM

    Sending prayers your way for easy days to come and a better shift (Job) for you soon! Hang in there! I'm impressed with any single mom getting in exercise! That's awesome! Keep it up!

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NAN111 5/17/2012 6:22PM

    You have so much on your plate, but it sounds like you're thinking to the future and ways to make it easier someday. Hopefully that 2nd shift will open soon. Subbing will be great in the fall! That's perfect hours and flexibility. I'm so impressed that you're fitting in exercise, too. You're setting a great example for the kids. They're lucky to have a mom like you. emoticon

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RYDERB 5/17/2012 5:45PM

    Alicia, i'm so impressed that you're finding ways to fit your exercise in when you're so busy. Your days do seem VERY long. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way that things get easier for you.
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ALMONDFACE 5/17/2012 5:32PM

    Dear MOMMY2T007,

This is a hug for you to make you feel better emoticon
I know it is not much but I know how you feel. It is not easy being a single mum, putting food on the table and worrying about the future. Hang in there because you would never know what the future holds.

You never know what the future holds but I am sure it is going to be great!
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Sending you some more hugs
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