My Little Drummer Boys: Breathe

Thursday, 8 September 2011

Breathe

The last few weeks really took a toll.
There is so much more than I couldn't begin to explain. Other 'stuff' better left unsaid.

Today I am thankful that I can breath again, deep long sighs of relief. It's my most thankful Thursday ever. Thankful for Tuesday's good news. Thankful we can move on. Thankful for prayers. I am thankful every day !

Yesterday our 18 yr old was offered a job, to start Monday week (11 days). I hope he realises the privilege of employment and a weekly wage. I am truly thankful that someone is giving him a go.

It was Sam and Joel's last day at their early learning centre 'preschool'. I feel a bit sad they are leaving. The teaching and carers are wonderful and kind. The Director, owner, lives next door and is very hands on. It is also a beautiful centre on acreage with sheep,baby lambs, a cow and views. I am thankful for the care they have given my cherubs the last 2.5 yrs (mostly 1 day a week, except a few weeks of 2 days when hubby was having radiation treatment last year. They helped us out there immensely).

Their last day was also White Balloon day

so it was a huge celebration with a jumping castle, visit by

Lightening McQueen,

Firetruck, balloons, cupcakes,face painting,lollies ...fun all round. I got to spend some time there too.

It has been 7 yrs since we bought our home yesterday and I am thankful for the memories we have engraved on our hearts here. Settlement was unfortunately the day of our Charlotte's funeral so it will be forever etched.

What are you thankful for ?

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Newmumma · 708 weeks ago

Today I am thankful for my own determination. There are so many obstacles in life and the attitude and approach that you choose to take makes a big difference. I have learned that recently and it makes me grateful :)
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EloiseV 32p · 708 weeks ago

sometimes its good just to take stock, take a deep breath, and then move onwards. hope things are smoother and calmer for you for a while xxx p.s. how cool is that lightning mcqueen car - my boys would be beside themselves if they saw that!
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Sif · 708 weeks ago

Oh Trish, I can feel the relief from here! Congratulations to your son on his new job - I hope he gets the most out of it! You little boys are so cute in their graduation teeshirts! What a great preschool they go to! How serendipitous it was that their last day was white balloon day and they got to have a final fantastic day there - what a lovely memory for them to leave on! Thank goodness you received good news on Tuesday! What a bittersweet anniversary, too. This is a very emotionally tumultuous thankful thursday all the endings and beginnings!
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katesaysstuff 122p · 708 weeks ago

My small boy just saw the photo of McQueen and lost his mind in excitement!! :D

I'm so so glad you are able to breathe again Trish... I really hope that sense of relief lasts and there are no more stressors for you all for a VERY long time.

Thanks for joining thankful Thursday xox.

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Ai Sakura · 708 weeks ago

Good to know that things are looking up for you now Trish. Hope that it will just continue to get better :) I'm sure your 18yo will learn to appreciate being able to earn his own keep. It is such a refreshing feeling to know that you earned something with your own two hands... at least, that was how I felt when I got my first job ;p

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Caz Filmer · 708 weeks ago

Some might fine stuff to be thankful for there Trish. So glad you are finally able to relax and breath again. :O) CAz
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Norlin · 708 weeks ago

I'm thankful for the opportunities I've been given so far. And the lovely people I get to meet along the way. :)
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alyceb 67p · 708 weeks ago

I heard this morning the unemployment rate has gone up this month and was thankful that my husband has a job! So glad to hear your son has one too!!
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Kate Puddles · 708 weeks ago

I'm so glad for all your positive news and congratulations on your oldest getting a job! I'm thankful that my back is nearly better xx
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Kellie @ Three Li'l · 708 weeks ago

So glad to hear you can breathe again, Trish. xx
Fabulous news on your big boy and his job too. News here today has been of all the job losses the region has faced. So he is fortunate indeed.
As always, your photos are just sublime! x
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Tara · 708 weeks ago

Im so glad things are allowing you to breathe
beautiful photos and very jealous you got to see Lightning Mcqueen hehe
xx

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Crash Test Mummy · 708 weeks ago

I'm glad you've found the space to breathe and reflect. Been doing that a bit myself today. I'm also thankful for daycare and the space it provides for me to me. Congrats to your son on the job. That is very admirable and exiting for a young man.
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lifeasmummymax 80p · 708 weeks ago

Congratulations on your eldest finding a job! That preschool sounds amazing! I wouldnt have a second thought of sending missE if there was something like that around here. Lastly i am so glad you have found space to breathe again xx

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Essentially Jess 98p · 708 weeks ago

I think I have missed something here, but I'm glad that things are looking up for you.

And how cool is that car?
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theparentingfiles 61p · 708 weeks ago

To have lots of memories in the family home is something to be grateful for! I am grateful that today my Little E only has a cold and nothing more serious!
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