Quotes and Thoughts for the Day

[Chicken Girl1]

Thank you, I heard that 400 emojis crashed a thread, so thanks for that, because this is a great thread...I have three siblings, I'm just especially worried for my little sister. Thank you for your prayers

I'm praying for the others also!! I have a 6 year old little brother, so I know how you feel regarding protecting little siblings.

 

[sumi]

@CuzChickens I'm sorry to hear this! Fwiw, me and mine split up early this year as well and I'm not going to go into much detail here, in public, but our son is o.k. with everything now. He was unhappy for a while at first, but he's o.k. now. Marriages breaking down is an unpleasant experience for everyone involved, but sometimes it really is the best way to resolve an unhappy situation. And to quote Marilyn Monroe, "Sometimes things have to fall apart so better things can fall together." Big hugs to everyone

 

[henny1129]

Happy birthday, Debby! e

Guys, I need to ask for your prayers. My parents have been married 15 and a half years, and I don't known if it will make it to 16. I never thought a divorce could possibly happen. I took things for granted, and I shouldn't have. My five year old sister might not even remember what having married parents is like. I'm scared, I don't know anybody that's gone through this, and even if they don't get divorced, neither of them will be happy living together. My mom is being strong, and though I know it was probably the last thing in the world she wanted to do at the moment, she played games with us tonight. Tears were in her eyes the whole time thou, and it breaks my heart. They've know each other ALL of their lives. I don't know what is going to happen, and I feel so bad for my mom. She tries so hard. She doesn't deserve this, I just pray to god if this is going to end, it will be fast. Please keep my family in your prayers.

Hey Cuz. I don't tell many people (I actually don't think anyone knows this besides my grandparents) this story, but I'm going to tell you because I think it may help your feelings, maybe not the situation, but your feelings because I've been through something so similar. My parents have been married for 16 years. Earlier this year my dad had a Spinal Fusion and it was really rough on not just him, but my whole family. One day, my mom got really mad and so did my dad, and it ended up that my mom told my dad to leave, so he went to his parents house for about a week. During that week it was scary! All I could think about was if my parents were going to get a divorce. I even asked my mom if they were going to get a divorce and she said she wasn't sure, but it was a possibility. It was so hard, and I thought that the biggest "nightmare" of mine had come true. It seemed it would never end! Finally my mom and dad had a big talk and are happy again, but I can just remember how scared I was during that time. I know how you and your family feels, so I'm sending many, many prayers your way. Hang in there Cuz, I promise something will happen for the better, even if it doesn't seem like it. This will make you and your family, whether your parents decide to go separate ways, stronger. Sending love, hugs, and prayers your way.

 

[jtn42248]

@CuzChickens for what it is worth my parents divorced when I was just turning 3 years old. I am now in my late 60's and there are parts of that time that I do remember even though you are supposed to be too young to remember things then. The important thing though is that you, and they, do heal with time. Your parents will have to go through a roller coaster of emotions that you will have to endure. It is not the easiest thing in life but you will survive it. As will they. Your younger sister may or may not recall these days later in life and that will be o.k. You may or may not have to be more strong and supportive to your mother than you should at your age, and that will be o.k. In the end you all will survive and everything will be as it should somewhere in the future. Right now things seem to be about as awful as they can get. But try not to focus on that. Try to look forward to the mystery that tomorrow and the future will bring to your family.

The only thing that I can absolutely guarantee you is that things will continue to change. Some of that may seem hard and some may be wonderful. But you have to just hang in there and let life happen. It is not always easy but it is always worthwhile.

 

[CuzChickens]

Thanks, sumi, I'm sorry to hear about that, but I'm glad things are going better now for you and your son. I love that quote, never heard it before, but a very good one.

Abbey, thank you, my dad has done that twice this year, {I don't usually tell people that} and I've been afraid it was all leading up to this, I'm glad your parents were able to settle their differences, I know how hard that is to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Jtn42248, I'm sorry you had to go through that, but I'm glad it is in the past for you, I know this will be hard, but I'm just ready for it to happen and be over, thank you for your kind words, all of you, you have made my day just a bit lighter than when I woke up. x5000

 

[henny1129]

Thanks, sumi, I'm sorry to hear about that, but I'm glad things are going better now for you and your son. I love that quote, never heard it before, but a very good one.

Abbey, thank you, my dad has done that twice this year, {I don't usually tell people that} and I've been afraid it was all leading up to this, I'm glad your parents were able to settle their differences, I know how hard that is to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Jtn42248, I'm sorry you had to go through that, but I'm glad it is in the past for you, I know this will be hard, but I'm just ready for it to happen and be over, thank you for your kind words, all of you, you have made my day just a bit lighter than when I woke up. x5000

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Congrats sumi

i know how hard it is (not from personal experience but with a couple of friends)

Thanks

@Blooie I didn't get told I have an eating disorder, thankfully, but truth is I haven't been looking after myself. I've always been skinny, active and not a big eater and the added stresses made things get out of hand. I am so glad that I saw my weight, as I didn't realise how much I lost until then! Until then I didn't pay much attention to how I looked, how my weight was doing, I just carried on as I did, thinking I was fine until I got that wake-up call. Now I'm paying attention to what I'm eating, making sure I'm eating enough, I'm gaining weight and I'm feeling great!

great that you were able to catch the problem and correct it before it got really bad

Happy birthday

so sorry

time will help, stay strong and positive

That's a hard thing for everyone in the family to go through, sorry things are rough right now.

WV is right, sometimes a marriage isn't right no matter how hard the couple tries to make it work. Endings are hard and scary. Just remember, this is between them and it doesn't change how they feel about you & your sister. Be patient with your parents and help your little sister get through whatever happens.

this is good advice

 

[CuzChickens]

On a brighter note, today our cousins are coming over, all of them much younger than me, so they'll be playing together, I walk out into the office, and my eight year old sister is drawing something "what's that?" I asked her "a treasure map for our cousins" she answered "what's the prize?" I asked. "Um, duh, a rock?" She answered. I about fell over laughing. They are now all happily engaged in a treasure hunt, blissfully unaware that they are searching for a rock. I needed to laugh today.

oh, and I was given a horrible insult as well. My 3 year old cousin wanted to tag along as I fed the pigs, so I let her. We walked on the front porch, and she goes ''awww, dickens, and then in the same breath, ugh I hate your dickens, they bited me'' I tried to convince her that my chickens have not bit her, she won't go within ten feet of their pen, so how could they have? I brought Rey out, hoping she would warm up to her, innocently oblivious to the fact my cousin didn't like her, she walked up and gave an inquisitive chirp, and she promptly smacked her. Last time I try to warm a three year old up to chickens. Rey got some treats as an apology.

 

[jtn42248]

 

[jtn42248]