tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post6737076046578811497..comments2024-03-27T06:09:04.368-04:00Comments on Blogging, Near Philadelphia: Lemonade RecipeNancy Near Philadelphiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-16461890769955456022013-03-09T09:16:37.608-05:002013-03-09T09:16:37.608-05:00uAs you are one of a large group you have folk to ...uAs you are one of a large group you have folk to commiserate with and support and the hopefully the time gap will give you the space to consider your options. It may turn out to be a blessing. It's very hard after working diligently and conscientiously for so long. I have been very distressed about various job reverses but they all turned out to for the best looking back. Another door opens etc....Quayquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563998466278656599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-25639292204519383282013-03-03T12:55:04.711-05:002013-03-03T12:55:04.711-05:00I'm sending you positive thoughts!
Love, love...I'm sending you positive thoughts!<br /><br />Love, love, love your blog!<br /><br />ttfn :) YukiYukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302379511310174265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-68309531468528889432013-03-02T10:42:12.453-05:002013-03-02T10:42:12.453-05:00You've gained wisdom as you've found ingre...You've gained wisdom as you've found ingredients for your lemonade and I appreciate your sharing what you've learned. This post is like the proverbial pebble tossed into the lake. You'll never know how far and wide the helpful ripples will go or what shores they'll reach.<br /><br />Cheers for Joe's righteous anger on your behalf, too. That needs to be vented because this situation is hurtful and anger is okay.<br /><br />"Ducks on crutches" is a good metaphor and I wish your grace and peace in hobbling while you heal.<br /><br />Blessings and hugs!<br /><br />Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-55307822028987679042013-03-02T09:28:11.662-05:002013-03-02T09:28:11.662-05:00You are truly an inspiration and a role model to a...You are truly an inspiration and a role model to anyone, on how to work through unwelcome news and events. Positive future ahead for you! Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260604655016455095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-15374811990928221812013-03-01T20:51:00.343-05:002013-03-01T20:51:00.343-05:00Your thoughtful approach to your situation (dilemm...Your thoughtful approach to your situation (dilemma? not sure what word to use) is a model for all of us who have been confronted with life changes we didn't expect. Sometimes I find that after allowing things to "percolate" a bit, an answer or direction reveals itself. Perhaps that will happen to you, too. Patience, friend.OT Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816512255136804934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-85616701808435070392013-03-01T18:17:55.722-05:002013-03-01T18:17:55.722-05:00another lovely, thoughtful post. another example o...another lovely, thoughtful post. another example of lemonade -- you're helping others in lemon situations, because not everyone is articulate as you. hang in there!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029115839076216849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-23467689656387086222013-03-01T16:24:21.523-05:002013-03-01T16:24:21.523-05:00Just sending you cyber hugs. Your list is wonderfu...Just sending you cyber hugs. Your list is wonderful and you seem to be clear-headed and thinking good things. I've been thinking that this future (the present) is not what we thought it would be several years ago before the Great Recession and we are all just muddling through this new world the best we can. Does that make sense? That's what I'm doing now and just hoping every day that it works out. All my best and more to you. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-26322862906223442072013-03-01T15:43:11.111-05:002013-03-01T15:43:11.111-05:00have no doubt you will carry on with dignity....a ...have no doubt you will carry on with dignity....a vulnerable spot to be in for sure....cityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-68874238258449189402013-03-01T14:06:52.119-05:002013-03-01T14:06:52.119-05:00I hope that you will continue to share your gifts ...I hope that you will continue to share your gifts and talents with the world - whether you decide to do so as a volunteer or IF you decide to do so with a paycheck attached. Either way, being true to who YOU are is of the utmost importance. DH and I learned long ago (twice in fact) that downsizings and restructuring decisions do NOT define who we are (even though they certainly affect us on every level).<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this journey with us . . . we're with you in spirit all they way!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-27666300250365563622013-03-01T11:13:38.057-05:002013-03-01T11:13:38.057-05:00Your friends will be here too if you get to the po...Your friends will be here too if you get to the point where you need to open up Mrs. Goodneedle's bag. Your road is not an easy one to travel right now, especially on "crutches", but you are doing it far better than many of us would. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628785099107936923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-77171724819623225692013-03-01T11:02:56.610-05:002013-03-01T11:02:56.610-05:00You are so doing this with grace and dignity. You are so doing this with grace and dignity. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13677459352597378430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-90895579604209442142013-03-01T11:01:49.643-05:002013-03-01T11:01:49.643-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13677459352597378430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-55280856344450523702013-03-01T10:51:31.868-05:002013-03-01T10:51:31.868-05:00The limbo you are in is disconcerting at best.Reme...The limbo you are in is disconcerting at best.Remember the concept of limbo we grew up with?? Whew. Anyway, my darling son who is an 8th grade teacher here in Calif. has received a pink slip every March for the last 6 years because of the way schools are funded in Calif. he has to limp along for the rest of the school year with no job prospect and is expected to give his all never knowing if/when he will be returning. It's a bad way to live and I feel for you, truly. I know you will find your way with the grace you have shown so far. Blessing.Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-47201870450804688902013-03-01T10:39:09.840-05:002013-03-01T10:39:09.840-05:00I can relate to your situation. In January of 201...I can relate to your situation. In January of 2010 we were told that our company was going to close our office due to "downsizing". We got a stay of execution until September of 2010. It was a very strange 8 months. After working for the company for 40 years, it hurt on a personal level. I turned 63 that year, so a new job didn't seem likely. I eventually gave up the search, and settled into being retired. Best thing that ever happened. My DH has health issues, so that has meant my being available for doctor visits and hospital stays. We also have time to just enjoy being with each other. I have never been bored. Some days, I wonder how I ever found time to work. It isn't an easy thing to say goodbye to a job that has been a big part of your life. But, it isn't your life. A plan will unfold, and you will be even happier and more fulfilled. Hang in there kiddo!Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789183386704901099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-17657385950830722722013-03-01T10:35:03.118-05:002013-03-01T10:35:03.118-05:00I love the list of ingredients you have identified...I love the list of ingredients you have identified thus far, Nancy. Thanks to Joe for providing the anger--because he cares so for you and is angry to see you treated this way. Mrs. G.'s gift of anger may come in handy one day. Don't you think that you are experiencing something akin to mourning? Anger does usually come at some point. You have lost something you didn't expect to lose and we mourn for more than lost loved ones.<br />I hope the recipe comes together for you soon. I know it will in God's timing.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-15282781481364091502013-03-01T09:04:33.440-05:002013-03-01T09:04:33.440-05:00You paint an interesting picture: "ducks on c...You paint an interesting picture: "ducks on crutches", I haven't heard of that one before. Sending you warm hugs and a sealed bag of righteous anger to open when you're ready to do so. Your recipe's already a winner.Mrs. Goodneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.com