Comments on: The Gift

By: Lana

Lana — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:50:52 +0000

I know this feeling Dave. We struggled through this past Christmas. We recieved gifts of food and things for our kids that we have no idea where they came from. Like you we have donated in the past when we could. And just when I was begining to lose all hope, someone came through for our family. One thing that has never dimed for me though is my trust in God. I knew he would see us through and he did. May God bless you and your family always hun.

By: Blogger Dad

Blogger Dad — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:46:21 +0000

Mama Bear – Sorry, your comment wasn’t posted when I originally responded. Sounds like you have it pretty rough. I hope that things get better for you, also. Thank you for commenting.

Ari – Thank you, I will check out those links.

Tess – Thank you. Those are some good ideas. And thank you for your generous offer. I will keep it in mind.

Jamie – agreed

Laurie – Thank you for the nice words.

Patricia – Thank you. No, I didn’t see ‘As if’, I will check it out.

By: Blogger Dad

Blogger Dad — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:46:00 +0000

Mama Bear – Sorry, your comment wasn’t posted when I originally responded. Sounds like you have it pretty rough. I hope that things get better for you, also. Thank you for commenting.

Ari – Thank you, I will check out those links.

Tess – Thank you. Those are some good ideas. And thank you for your generous offer. I will keep it in mind.

Jamie – agreed

Laurie – Thank you for the nice words.

Patricia – Thank you. No, I didn’t see ‘As if’, I will check it out.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:46:57 +0000

I have been jobless for years and it is a very hard position to be in and to keep yourself on the up and up….kindness is a sure tool of success to pull you out of the down position, and hope it the strongest tool of all….but nothing beats the assistance of friends and good honest work to keep one going…to be of use….You are of great use as a blog programmer and your talents have been immeasurable as a writer to get my husband’s blog up and running…you have an awesome talent…did you read on Passing Thru Betsy’s piece called “as if”? It was that kind of thinking that kept me going…and keeps me going now…

I keep working on life as if it is just like I want it to be…get dressed every morning and go to work and visualize the abundance and money flowing in….we are very thankful for our oldest daughter’s many talents and gifts, which really made our Christmas work this year for us….
Kindness, hope, and love of life and living…
sending you an encouraging hug too..

It is going to be a great new year….can’t you just feel it?

Patricias last blog post..Say Who Turned On the Light?

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:46:00 +0000

It is going to be a great new year….can’t you just feel it?

Patricias last blog post..Say Who Turned On the Light?

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:28:44 +0000

You always have hope. As long as God is on his throne, there will always be hope. It is good to be on the receiving end of chariety once so that you can empathize with those in need and more easily give to them in a way that gives them their dignity. It is also goo to realize that you can live on a great deal less and survive. I am doing living on less this year. I quit my job and started my own business so until it gets going well, our income is cut in half. But it is a wonderful time for God to show how he really does provide (look at all those people who showed up for you) so we can build our trust in him. There are many things to learn on this road. Don’t miss any of the lessons. They are all very valuable!

When you get to the job you’re looking for, you’ll know why you had to wait for it!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:28:00 +0000

When you get to the job you’re looking for, you’ll know why you had to wait for it!

By: Jamie Simmerman

Jamie Simmerman — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:08:13 +0000

Dave, I think hope is big enough topic that we could both write about it for a week. It just goes to show that great minds think alike. ;)

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By: Jamie Simmerman

Jamie Simmerman — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:08:00 +0000

Dave, I think hope is big enough topic that we could both write about it for a week. It just goes to show that great minds think alike. ;)

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By: Tess TheBoldLife

Tess TheBoldLife — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:27:39 +0000

Hey Dave,
What a great honest post. Don’t you ever give up hope. I had 4 children by the time I was 22. I married at 17, pregnant and my husband had $1 in his wallet. Insane eh? But here we are in our dream home married 37 years!

You can get through it. You will get through it. Now I can’t help giving advice I used to work as a phsychologist and now a coach.
1. This too shall pass. Always has always will.
2. Continue to count your blessings.
3. Journal about what you feel, where you’re at and what you can do about it. Journal what your lessons are and what you are learning from them.
4. Make a plan. What is your plan if you don’t have a job in 6 months?
5. Make a list of every person who loves you, family, friends, past co-workers, neighbors etc.
Now think will these people help me if I ask. So don’t be afraid to ask for help! (list your wifes people as well)
6. Help others. Go volunteer at the soup kitchen nearby. Some times you will feel like your life has no purpose. If you find places to volunteer you will feel like you can still make a difference. We used to take my 4 children to the soup kitchen when they complained that they didn’t have what other kids had. Not as a punishment but a wake up call. When we left the atmosphere in the car would be quiet. Those were sacred teaching moments.
7. If you want to talk call me. I can donate 20 minute coaching calls (as needed) for support, help with a plan etc. Find my blog at http://www.theboldlife.com

Oh and by the way did I mention that man with $1 in his pocket became an accountant and had his own business for 25 years! Our anniversary is January…
Don’t forget this too shall pass!
In the spirit of Christmas,
Tess