Okay I am quiting my life..update things a little better.

[cuntryuppiechick]

One thing at a time. That is exactly what you have to do. I forgot to get milk today, but I got an extra two hours of work done that I didn't plan on. Yay! Don't focus too much on knowing that in the morn I will probably be having bitter black coffee. And don't grouse about it when drinking it, making the whole day bitter. That's a great time to start thinking about what a drag life is and why why why, but its better not to go there. Glad I at least got my caffeine. Then I'll just daydream I'm a cowboy out on the range while I drink my trail mud. Calgon take me away. I find the little points of good and try to think about those.

 

[ChickInDelight]

A person with one injured hand should be able to help you with a myriad of tasks! Some folks are born without any hands and do incredible things! First, figure out what your friend can do. If nothing else, he can fetch stuff while you do projects and provide company. Some folks get very moody when disabled, so being useful may be very beneficial.

If you are like me, then you never ask for help. Little Red Hen. I read that book as a child, but I never realized I was training myself to be one.

Reward yourself for every small accomplishment.

Consider cutting quality. "Well, it's not like I imagined, but it is SO much better than before."

Laugh Out Loud daily - really - do it.

Remember how fortunate you are. You have how many children? They have provided HOW MUCH joy in your life? AND you have chickens? You are rich!

A new dog is a wonderful idea for your daughter. Please, just make sure it is the right dog. We all make impulse acquisitions of pets. I chose my last mutt very carefully and spent many hours looking. He is my best friend and current love of my life. He has all the attributes I wanted. We fit each other perfectly.

 

[schellie69]

Thank you for all the kind words, A great update. One we got the dog for my daughter and she is perfect for her she is very bonded to her and loves her just as much as my DD loves her we are talking about getting her trained as a service dog for my DD (who is special needs) For the first time in a year I have seen the spark back in my DD's eye and she is truly happy now which makes all of this worth it I would never have found Abby (the dog) if I had not had to go to the pound to rescue my friends dog who had be impounded.

Yesterday was a great day we had bbq chicken (one of mine the one we processes) it tasted great and potote salad made with some fresh cilantro from my garden and corn on the cob we watched a movie as a family it was a great day. We only did a few projects and then took the rest of the day off. I went to bed early and feel like I got a full nights sleep. There are times when I still want to quit my life but I am getting there and with the kids helps I will just going to have to take things a little slower and not worry that things are only 1/2 done sometimes they will get done.

Today we will be working in the back yard nailing down the pen and cleaning the back yard up some we have an inspection because due to adopting Abby we are over the 4 dog max and have to pay $25 year and have a one time inspection its no problem I have a big back yard plenty of room for everything it just looks smaller because I have the new pen up and the old pen still being used by a broody mommy and her chicks so once the little pen is gone that will be the patio area so it will look better I just hope they understand the whole project thing. I also have to hide the 7 teenage chicks I have since they would put me over my limit. 2 of them are roosters and will become dinner in a few weeks and the chicks my broody hatched out I am not sure about right now so we shall see how this goes.

 

[terrilhb]

I am so happy to hear that things are getting better. Also glad the new dog is working out so well. Sending hugs.

 

[schellie69]

Thanks for the hugs I am not sure how the inspection went she seemed upset by something but would not talk to me. I don't know now worried about this also plus oldest DD is going through a custody battle and her ex is making our life you know what right now. I am just so worn out from fighting everything and trying to get everything done that it seems like nothing is getting done. I just wish life would slow down so I could get off this roller coaster for a while and ride a merry go round something a little slower would be nice. I do have all the chickens in the new pen and old pen should come down this weekend I do have to take my youngest DS to the airport to go to Texas to visit with his birth mother he goes this Saturday so I will only have part of Saturday just seems that I get more things to do then I can get done.

Guess just take small steps and keep going.