Bad year.

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Sorry to hear it. This year has been tough for a lot of us. Not trying to make things sound glum, but it's gonna get worse. Have you checked into the food shelf? or staying with family? I know pride can be an issue sometimes, but hey, swallow it. Pride isn't gonna feed, clothe or shelter you.
 
Self pity isn't always bad. EVERYBODY needs a shoulder now and then. Everybody needs to bitch and moan now and then. Everybody gets to fall down and skin there knees now and then.

Never hurts to take a few moments to cry, complain or whatever you need to do before you suck it up and get back up and on the move again.

This too shall pass.
 
I would recommend listening to some Manowar. That usually helps me feel better about life.
 
Although I didn't see this before you deleted it, I hope you feel better soon. I find certain bible verses cheer me up, stuff like descriptions of heaven, etc.
 
stuff like descriptions of heaven
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Dude, Heaven can wait. I prefer the God has a plan, We all have a cross to bear, God helps those who help themselves, the Lord works in mysterious ways kind of thing.

Hopefully Heaven will be nice but I hope I am given a few more years before I find out. Besides I am pretty sure God knows I am a Bas@^^& and I am destined for at least a stay in purgatory, which I am convinced is another 12 years in Catholic school. :D

All that being said you think of Heaven, the previous poster listens to Manowar. Me.....I'm a bourbon kind of guy......which I think the FDA should be pushing for all kinds of ailments IMO.

Girlfriend leave ya.............bourbon!!!
Lose your job..............bourbon!!!!
Got a flu.................bourbon!!!!!
Allergies......................bourbon!!!!
Surgery and painkillers...........a little less bourbon....but bourbon by GOD :D
 
I'm humbled..

I'm so ashamed. I came here and whined like a baby and felt so awful about it that I deleted the post.

I have never in my entire life met so many understanding people who would take time from their day to offer words of encouragement to some faceless person on a forum.

Sir's. I salute you all. Thank you for showing me that there are true "Men of Honor" left in the world. I received offers that were unbelievable in the sheer generosity of spirit that I cannot accept as long as I have the means and where with all to maintain on my own.

I am humbled to be in such remarkable company. At a low point in life, strangers kind words clarified my perspective.

I thank you all.
 
We are all gunnys or basically baby killing, outcast, ticking time bomb anachronisms :scrutiny::banghead: to the rest of the world these days. If we don't hang together we must surly.....well you know the quote.
 
I'm so ashamed. I came here and whined like a baby and felt so awful about it that I deleted the post.

I have never in my entire life met so many understanding people who would take time from their day to offer words of encouragement to some faceless person on a forum.

Sir's. I salute you all. Thank you for showing me that there are true "Men of Honor" left in the world. I received offers that were unbelievable in the sheer generosity of spirit that I cannot accept as long as I have the means and where with all to maintain on my own.

I am humbled to be in such remarkable company. At a low point in life, strangers kind words clarified my perspective.

I thank you all.
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I didnt see your original post either but got the gist. As long as you have your health and your family and keep on keeping on you will be fine. I lost my job as a manager for a large company and my wife lost her job also. It got really scary but because we were determined we both found other jobs. They pay less than we were making, so we tightened the belt. There are always people willing to help in whatever small way they can and that is a good thing. While that is nice to know, Im like you, where there is a will there is a way. I send prayers your way and wish the best for you and your family.
Hang in there!
 
I did not see the original post.

However, I have seen many broken people over the years, myself and wife included.

Without getting overly dramatic, I say this:

There is not one thing that God will put upon us that we cannot bear to carry. All things are done for good and for bad according to Him. He knows what we have need of before we think to pray to him.

Yes it is a bad year. Worse than some I thought were bad years in the past going back 40+ years. But ya know?

We have a habit of bouncing back stronger than ever. We may never get all that we want, but surely we are always somehow able to get just what we need to earn our daily bread and to see another day.

I dont mind listening to someone telling of how things bad are getting, as long there is room to find out what can be done about at least some of the problems presented.
 
We have a habit of bouncing back stronger than ever. We may never get all that we want, but surely we are always somehow able to get just what we need to earn our daily bread and to see another day.
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You know I am exceptionally blessed in family, in things, in upbringing. That being said I have my hard times, certainly not as hard as some of course, and I really have come to believe what you say. One might not make it "rich" but if you **** and listen to that little voice in your head or that little angel on your shoulder you will quite frequently make it through at the very least stronger then before. Rich is a a very subjective state. I am far from "rich" but I have ALL I need and 10 fold more so I certainly have no right to complain even though sometimes I do. (Forest for the trees ya know....:uhoh::eek:)
 
Although the moment can seem over whelming and there appears to be no end in sight, remember nothing is permanent. It will pass. Better times will return.
 
Riches is not in money. For us riches equals no debt as far as possible. Then we can live on what little we do have free and clear only worrying about savings and a little food plus gas for the vehicles for work.

My spouse hand wrote a christmas card last year, and I must say it was much better than any old Hallmark Card. =) for that year.
 
Tinman357-

I didn't see your original post and probably have not experienced anything like you are at the moment, but its not just you. The whole country is hurting financially, my family included. My father is away from my mother 5-6 days a week 2 hours away.

It's ok to take a few minutes and vent on these guys. The members of THR are the most understanding people you will find, and quite a few I believe would even take you in if you needed shelter and food. Nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about, ***** happens.

Just remember that whenever something happens, it's that way for a reason. Every situation is a learning experience and/or you'll come out with a new outlook on it.
 
My spouse hand wrote a christmas card last year, and I must say it was much better than any old Hallmark Card. =) for that year.
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My wife got Tom Selleck to send me a Birthday card because she knew how much I liked Magnum P.I. and many of his movies/ideals. So I get his card from Magnum P.I. and I am sitting there thinking this is the best gift ever. Actually what I was thinking was did I ever meet Tom Selleck and was I really drunk and don't remember.....:what: :D At any rate it was cool gift.
 
Cheer up, Tinman. If you've got your health and you've still got a .22, you can go out shooting this weekend. Spend your last two bucks on some animal crackers and blow 'em to bits. That'll bring a smile to your face for sure. Always works for me.

Parker
 
Tinman357,
Sometimes you need a place where all you are is a screen name to vent. There is no shame in doing so. I hope things get better for you.
 
Tinman357 -

Speaking strictly for myself I have been busted flat on my ass


Three times in my life. That is, losing everything.


I didn't play the blame game, I just sucked it up and did my best to go ahead.

Get past it, and I'm with you bro.

isher
 
Heh.

I was thinking back to a bad winter storm on Sandstone (WVa) with several hurt and a few killed on the big road. That was a bad year even though my rig went into the middle with several others (No chains... at the time) I was fired.

The resulting pity was swept away when my friends dragged me to a barn dance when I got home. It was not exactly what I wanted, but the resulting morale boost I recieved from having a good time that night for a little while gave strength to move forward with finding work elsewhere. It got better, much more than I can ever tell you all.
 
If you're hurting financially, don't worry. The economy will get better eventually. There are jobs and if you can't find them there is no shame in unemployment benifits.
 
The resulting pity was swept away when my friends dragged me to a barn dance
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Funny how a few decent fiends dragging you somewhere against your will can make all the difference. For me it was to get drunk and see Quiet Riot a tiny little bar outside of Baltimore, many moons ago. Ended up being a great night, Quiet Riot was a great bunch of guys by the way and so were those friends who to this day would bust me out of a Mexican jail if need be. Of course I,apparently, am already the cause of all the crime in Mexico, but I digress. :barf:
 
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