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[broodytood]

Sigh,

OK, positives here. All my stuff in the greenhouse is coming up.

Spoke to my neighbor yesterday. He's been with the Shipyard 35 years. He spoke with a buddy in HR who checked my online app and I got some pointers so hopeful for that interview I know is coming soon..

My neighbor is also a Church marriage counselor with his wife. I have not shared much with them about relationship issues the 20 years we've been neighbors and shared a BUNCH ( unfortunately my weakness) yesterday. So much crap. He was blown away. But just making lots of changes in MY life and feeling empowered and supported. God has plans and is in control so am comforted. Things will change dramatically and to quote a verse in the Bible:"I lift mine eyes unto the hills. From whence cometh my help (strength)? My help comes from the Lord who made both Heaven and Earth". I'm looking at a photo of DH from before we were married but dating. We had been on a back pack trip with our Church college group. He is standing on a rock over looking a vast expanse of hills we're hiking in. Many years ago I put that photo in a frame and added that verse onto the photo and gave it to him as a gift. It was a very cherished gift. I just wish he would take it to heart these days as I do. But life goes on and we each do with it as we see fit.

I also was reading in Joel Osteens book "It's Your Time". And one statement he wrote about has really stuck with me. He said "God doesn't do things TO you. He does them FOR you". So bad things that happen may be perceived as bad but when we keep ours eyes on God and keep the faith we will see that those bad things end up having a silver lining. "All things work together for good"

Soooo, so much for preaching but just wanted to point out no matter how bad my life may seem I KNOW I am taken care of. Ever hear the story of 'Footprints in the Sand"? God walks with you side by side in the sand so there a 2 sets of footprints. Then one day there is only one set of footprints and we assume they are ours and we question God about why he abandoned us only to hear the answer that the one set was Gods and He was carrying us. All I got to say is God is my ROCK. Thats my story and I'm stickin to it!

Keep your anchor FIRM to that ROCK, girl!!!! I am right here for ya if you ever need to talk!!!

 

[Ogress]

You know what TF, your right, there are times when this forum talks about other stuff, and maybe that's because a lot of us have gotten to know others here through this forum and we feel for them, we support them, in chickens, in horse in sickness, ect. And yes Greg this is America, I was so proud to be an American I decided to Serve for her, and I'm glad I did! If we weren't free, we wouldn't be able to have this discussion. Everyone has religious freedom here, and yes this forum is probably not the place to air that, and I don't think anyone in the last few post PUSHED anything, I have seen posts from others about other issues, I have posted my own. I come to this forum because it is familiar, and most of the time supportive of everything, and I have gotten to know many on this forum personally, I'm sorry the discussion doesn't always center on poultry ect. But, I for one am glad that I can come to a place where I have friends who, may or may not listen, may or may not have a response to my post, it's their prerogative. And yes Greg there has been talk of drunks and chi-mos and pain and hurt, I personally apologize to anyone I may have offended or embarrassed with my recent ravings, it won't happen again. I would hate to think that some of my friends on here would feel ostracized because they shared their illness and pain and we told them "you can't say that it's not about poultry" Believe me when I say there have been some topics on here that made me want to jump in with two feet and get down and dirty, but I haven't, it just an opinion. I hope with all my heart that both you TF and Greg try to look at the good stuff that comes with this thread, and the very good people who are on it. I respect and admire both of you for your beliefs and knowledge. I hope we can all respect others who don't necessarily believe as each individual has the freedom to do.

I'm glad I came to this thread and got to know some of the most honest, caring and respectful people I have ever met. It does not matter that we don't all see eye to eye, especially in matters of religion and politics; you are all still some of the best people I have ever had the privilege of meeting.


... now excuse me while I go drink myself into oblivion. Just a glass of wine this week, no TMJ today as I only worked a 40 hour week.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

SO ON another note.... Does anyone have anything fun planned for the weekend? I think I am gonna put my cornish's out into my shed. They are almost 4 weeks old and boy do they make a mess of my bathroom.

Some are getting together at T HI's Saturday since 4312 is also over for her sons wrestling tourney. PM me if ya want T HI's TEXT #

 

[pettec63]

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yup good peeps good peeps!! Glad the TMJ thing isn't bothering you!! have a good night!!

 

[pettec63]

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[Ogress]

SO ON another note.... Does anyone have anything fun planned for the weekend? I think I am gonna put my cornish's out into my shed. They are almost 4 weeks old and boy do they make a mess of my bathroom.

When I kept my chicks in the shower, I was shocked to see just haw many cobwebs were in that downstairs bathroom! All that dust they kick up sure sticks to those webs and makes them stand out.


I am going to try and do something fun with the kids this weekend. They are off next week for mid-winter break, and being the low-man on the totem pole, I don't have next week off (just my usual Tuesday). DH will stay home with them for 2 days, and I have them enrolled in daycamp the other 2. I was hoping to go on a nice hike, but it's raining buckets. Is it dry on the other side? Maybe we will head over the pass.

 

[justbugged]

Oh things should go just fine. But I was warned that the second pregnancy woud be harder pain wise than the first. But rest seems to help alot.

My second baby was much easier to have. She came so quick that, I never got any drugs, and was told "Shut up and Push". The third one was nearly born in the car while driving along Broadway on Capital Hill. I made it to the hospital with less than 10 minuets to spare. That time I got to yell at the staff. I didn't want to stop in the ER, and I must have convinced them.

All I know is that each baby is different.

 

[pettec63]

Oh and just in case anyone here doesn't know where I'm coming from, just read my signature!!!

 

[Greg Richardson]

Quote: Julie. Please go back and read my posts as I think some where there has been a disconnect in communication.

In no way did I express this thread to be about poultry only.
I never came here with those expectations nor do I want it that way.
I run quite a few message boards that we go OT and I find it helps us get to know each other which enhances what ever that subject is.

Others might feel different.

Neither did I request others not to talk about their personal life.
In fact many times I have tried on here in public and pm's to lend an ear or encouraging comments or info to their situation.
I hope that clears things up.

 

[pettec63]

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Ok, I gotta tell this story! I was with my sister when she had her last kid, my nephew, I took her to the hospital cause her husband couldn't make it, (think he was working out of town) she was doing great right, breathing doing all those great things, I think the nurse had given her some demerol, anyway, as it started to wear off, she kept sayn get the nurse get the nurse, and I would say, she's on her way she's on her way!! (which I knew she wasn't)!! So, I kept telling her that, and she was breathing like a champ, the next thing ya know he was on his way!! LOL!!

man when she found out she was MAAAD at me!!!

but, she had pretty much a drug free delivery!! GREAT JOB!!!

LOL!