Tony Cartmill Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 OK, i'm gonna go out on a LIMB here...Would it help you if you saw me Naked? [/QB]I know it would help my diet! Shoot me a photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNUT Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 With or without clothes? And I don't want to hear any magnifying glass jokes! I'm donating my body to science fiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Got it "Tiny". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Oh boy - here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Julie, I'm sorry you are having such a time of it, but have you considered the possibility that God has thrown obstacles in your path to *help* you cope, rather than to make coping more difficult? Perhaps if you were NOT looking for a job and fighting for unemployment, you'd be in a far worse place than you are now.We all have our battles, and none of us lead a completely charmed life. At this very moment we are awaiting word from a doctor to see if he is WILLING to perform gamma knife surgery on my aunt's brain tumor. It's risky, and if he doesn't want to accept the risk, legally he doesn't have to. Without gamma knife surgery, she has 1-3 months, with it, she has maybe a year or so. I don't say this in ANY way to sound uncaring or unkind, but find peace in that James didn't have to sit around KNOWING death was stalking him. My aunt has nothing else to do but sit and think about it, and when she sleeps, she dreams of it... but she has always been religious, and accepts her fate, whatever it turns out to be.Your "upside down" life right now may be God's way of keeping you occupied. The light is *always* at the end of the tunnel, but some tunnels are longer than others... you WILL eventually emerge, stronger than ever. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Harlock Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hey Julie, Things may be difficult now. But you will endure and emerge much stronger than you once were. As Bruce Lee once said, pray not for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Stay strong, have faith. And always look on the bright side of life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNUT Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey Julie, get back here! We're not done cheering you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hi Everyone,Thank you all so much! Keep it comin'! It does help--more than you all probably even realize!Former employer still fighting me on unemployment, but it's in God's hands.Applied for a couple of jobs yesterday. The one would actually be something I'd be good at, but only pays $8 per hour! Geez--I could get that at McDonald's and get fries to boot! Lol!Just got home from my weekly session with my councelor and that always makes me feel better. I am blessed indeed to be surrounded by good folks!Blessings,Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 hang in there julie,we are listening..lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Try a Mexican restaurant.. that will cheer you up Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Mexican....Iowa.....sounds like a good combination.....coincidentally, on my only visit to Council Bluffs, there was a salsa dancing competition, which caught me by major surprise.So Julie, go out and do something different than your normal routine.....the change will do you good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Ah, the Mexican food was indeed delightful tonight! Muzza & Kiwi caught me just as I was heading in. I enjoyed 2 banana daiquiries! Yum! Billy--interesting that you've been to Council Bluffs. I only lived about 40 miles from there before I got married. How's the job hunting going, Chris?Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryeyes Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Julie,Sending good vibes your way.Hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 julie,have an interview tomorrow for cusodial work @ the canton museum of arts at 11:00 a.m.!! it's part time,but pays well and hopefully could lead to full-time if they like me and my work..made my day,i woke up feeling pretty down today,then that happened,wish me luck,i'm going for it full steam!! julie,how are your spirits doing?? you sound better!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 it's gonna take some time to learn to smile again and mean itbut i know most surely that you willthe pain and loss and tears can make you want to diebut just in time you'll want to learn to liveit's gonna take some time to learn to laugh again and mean itbut i know a laugh will someday fill your roomthe joy and thrill and love will come back to your heartand you'll realize you've got so much to givehang in there and hold your ownyou have friends who want you to come homehang in there and and live your lifesomeday soon you'll see you're not alone(just a couple of verses i wrote down when i read your story...i hope you find your smile again soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 thats good stuff,you write songs??if not,you should!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Julie,Just as James had tremendous obstacles to overcome, so do you now. And I believe you will be successful, just like James.It sounds as if you have a good personal network with people in the community - use it to help with learning finances, farming, etc. You'll learn new skills and perhaps that will lead to a job opportunity that you'll really enjoy. I admire your determination. Keep us updated!!AnneP.S. - Good luck, Chris!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I'm just so touched by all of you! Oh and DanMichel, that was just awesome! Wow! That is so beautiful. I'm going to print this thread and put it in my "memories" book.Anne--you know, James is a tremendous inspiration for me!Today is kind of a "sad" day--it's my father-in-law's birthday and James' youngest daughter's birthday. I called Jessica to wish her a happy birthday and she was a little down too. She turned 21. So glad that James left me with this beautiful, ready-made family!On a positive note, yesterday, 2 of my gal pals from church and I took the boat out on the lake! We had a great time! We each had something to contribute to the experience. I had pulled the boat behind the Explorer before and have piloted it around the lake. Friend Karyn knew how to hitch it up and how to get it off the trailer and into the water, and pal Teri was all gung-ho to back the Explorer w/boat down the boatramp.It was pretty funny. Everything went really well until it came time to back it down into the lake and there was a young guy sitting in a car giggling at us. Pal Teri hollared at him--"hey--are you laughing at us?!" and he sheepishly replied that he was. Then, Teri told him he should just help us instead of laughing and he did!! Lol! Anyway, we had a great time and it was really empowering to set our minds to doing something like this and then doing it! YeeHaw!Good luck with the job Chris!!!!Blessings,Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Julie, if you ever a need a good laugh go to your busiest lake and have a picnic on the launching ramp. My dad and I used to do that at Marina Del Rey. Especially funny are male/female launch teams...OMG- hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 not to change the subject here,but i actually got the job of guard offered to me INSTEAD of custodial!! never saw that coming at all..pay is'nt as much,but she thought il'd be perfect for the job and could move up quickly in hours and pay(part time at first,then full time w/benefits later..in other words,get my foot in the door!)..now,julie,how are things with you presently??!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Keep your head up, Julie! You did good having a ‘big ol' honkin' frustration scream the other day’. Treasure all the good times and I feel sure you’ll come through it all. Sending Good Vibes your way.Take care. PS: Congratulations, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 p.s. ...thank you!!! chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywolf Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hello Julie, just checkin in and seeing how you have been keeping tonight. I haven't ever really 'chatted' with you/know you...but I am hoping over time that will slowly change because it is surprising how often now during my day I stop and wonder 'how is Julie doing??' I think it is because you have been 'as my sister sadiis stated' climbing so many mountains these past few months...I am just the personality type who just wishes I could either get you a chairlift or a tow-rope. I've climbed those mountains too Julie and I want you to know that once you reach the summit you will feel that much closer to your 'beloved husband', to our "Heavenly Father" and to just being able to sit down, pause a while...reflect and say "Hey I am here, I made it...and Wow the "Sunrise" is spectacular from up here!! Just letting you know that although we are miles apart people here truly care!! Keep moving upward and onward Julie..and whenever you feel you can't...there will definately be somebody here to help you stop and smell the roses while sharing a cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi everyone,I guess I've been AWOL for a few days. I had won my unemployment hearing! Nice to have that behind me! Even if they appeal this again, I still get to keep my money. Whew!I had a job interview today. It went well--will just need to wait and see. I did the best I could. .Raspberrywolf--my, you are so sweet. I am so touched by your message. It is nice to have folks in my life who truly care!Blessings,JuliePS--Muzza & Kiwi!!!! Thanks for the Chocolate Fish!!!! Just what a girl needs when she's down--chocolate! They are awesome!!! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Yahooo Julie. Great news. We'll keep you in our prayers regarding the job interview.Keep in touch eh!!!Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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