Comments on: Neverending walls

By: Pumpkin

Pumpkin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:12:19 +0000

Don’t worry about that…I think most of us have done that! I know I have!!! :)

I, also, hope that it gets better soon for all of us.

By: Mad William

Mad William — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:05:01 +0000

I just noticed all of the typos. Sorry. Shouldn’t drink, stay up late and comment on old blog posts.

Cheers

By: Mad William

Mad William — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:03:14 +0000

I can feel your pain and wish thing were better there. But I wish they were better here too. It’s amazing how things have changed in just the last few years. I feel like a yoyo with the highs and lows being so drastically different.

Like us, I know you’re tired of being at the low end of the string. I keep telling my self that it will come back up.
Just wish it come back sooner rather than later. For all of us.

Hang in there. We do it for the little ones right? As long as they’re happy and loved, every thing will be alright.

Best wishes friend.

By: expatraveler

expatraveler — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:44:17 +0000

Pumpkin – I think the saying “the grass is always greener on the other side” needs to be with you when times are hard.

The other day P met a man who was making roughly what he brings home in a month just in a weeks worth of pay. The man was whining and complaining about how he didn’t make enough money with his paycheck and his big truck… Maybe the grass is greener, but you always will want more than you have.

I think when we have only “so much”, we always tend to want more, no matter what. I think this way and I’m seeing you think the same. We are lucky to have what we have. You do have healthy kids and a great family who will be there for you. That’s more than some people have!

Be thankful for what you have now. You do live in one of the most incredible places in the world. Start brainstorming for ideas on jobs. Could you work at Starbucks for instance?

I do hope things will turn around for you and I do know what it is like to live in a place far too small. We have done it for over a year now and it’s not that fun.

Keep your chin up and do what makes you happy, smile and feel better NOW. Kids can always give you hugs when you are feeling down. I know I need them right now too.

Hugs from across the pond! ;-)

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:11:12 +0000

Pumpkin, I’m sorry that you are having such a tough time. I hope that you see light at the end of the tunnel soon.

Having Laundry Room troubles on top of it all is certainly no fun! But on the plus side, at least while you are still a mom who works INSIDE the home, you have time to deal with the frustration.

Psalm 63:1 comes to mind – it’s perfectly fine to vent and tell it like it is, especially when feeling overwhelmed. Vent to your friends, keep using this blog to share your feelings … and don’t forget you can tell God everything and anything. He can handle it.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:15:12 +0000

Pumpkin, it’s OK to whine and complain! You feel guilty for complaining, but it is a tough situation to be in. Really. Of course you want the best things for you kids and family, so, don’t feel bad for feeling this way. You are a very positive person and you always find the positive in every situation, so every once in a while, it’s perfectly OK to complain.
Maybe you have to change/ rethink your job search approach. Is your french at a level where you can work and effectively communicate? Maybe you need a job where you will talk to customers using basic French. Also, think of your transportation. Would you be able to travel to get to your job? Can your husband help with the kids if you have to work late? Look at the job openings and think of recession proof jobs (IT, healthcare, etc…) and maybe work towards those jobs. Can you take some classes over there? On line maybe? It might take a while, but the first step is a great beginning towards achieving something you really want.
I have been stay-at- home mom for 6 years, and going back to the workforce was not easy for me. But it is doable. If you put your mind to it, you can do it. You are a wonderful mommy and you provide a great family support and love to your kids. Thats what they really need. Thats what they will remember from their childhood, not if they wore coats from last year or if they had new coats.
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to write a novel, but I just wanted to tell you that you are doing a great job. You would only have to look at your kids faces to see that :-)

By: anne

anne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:31:39 +0000

Ah Pumpkin, I really feel for you. I have never heard of Apartment laundry rooms, that sounds tough when it breaks down..!!

I get like you and complain, but I think that there are people who have it worse..but that doesn’t help us that the time.

I am not going to say you are a whiner, I know you are finding it hard, especially on the work front. I need to work for my sanity and a little bit to help with the bills and help towards getting my house decorated and renovated..it will come..I am sure.

You take care of yourself..take comfort in that you are doing your best, and don’t get too down. Hug for you, anne