First Quarter of 2009

[garygen]

My word for the first quarter of 2009 has been: suck. As bad as 2008 seemed, 2009 has sucked harder and more persistently. There has only been one other time in my life when I have been this completely frazzled. It’s where your legs are shaky and you don’t know if it’s because you’re so tired or because the ground isn’t as stable as you thought it

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[fizzgig_bites]

How do you feel about me and Bug coming over and spending a few minutes with your kids? You and your wife go walk through the neighborhood. I feel uncomfortable watching all evening but maybe just a few minutes together might do you some good. If the kids are all comfortable together, maybe you can go to dinner?

Ed and I frequently have this kind of problem and honestly, just dinner together alone does wonders for us.

[brillianteyz]

Ack....I didn't realize things were tumultuous.
I've seen bits and pieces of your statuses and now this gives me the big picture.

Not that it's any comfort but I went through an EXTRAORDINARY time in my life as recently as 6 mos ago where everyone and everything had gone completely to hell in a handbasket. It SUCKED. And yes, my sleep, my sanity, and my stress levels were paying the horrific price. I honestly didn't know if I was going to make it...or if I wanted to.... :O

It *does* gets better. It's amazing what 6 mos can do.

With that, and as I read the litany of things that are happening to your friends and family, all I can say is that it's a day in the life. It's what happens. Step back if only for a few minutes. Take your camera or your wife for a walk and find a bit of peace. It will certainly soothe your soul, if only for a bit. I think it will give you a bit of perspective. ; )

*BIG HUGS* : )