Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[traceycooper]

Hope you get that wdw trip organised
Sounds like the new job is going well & i hope DH enjoys his too, you never know - that temporary position might turn into a permanent one, thats what happened to me!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello friends,

The past 24 hours have been tough.... My DH can't start his new job until they do all of the background checks and things like that. So, he probably won't start until after the 4th. We got into a very large disagreement about his lack of work the past few months. I am really tired of constantly being put in this position financially.

Today, I plan on doing laundry, straightening up the house, homeschooling a bit, and working. Hopefully, I can get a workout in later on today. If not, I do plenty of walking/standing and cleaning at work to make up for it.

I would really appreciate your continued prayers and good thoughts.....

Have a good day!

 

[AmyBeth68]

hi Tracy

Sorry it's been so tough! Hopefully this job will pan out and things will settle down for you guys after the 4th! This is stressful stuff for sure. Just try to hang in there...better days ahead for sure!!!!

 

[ScoJo15]

Tracy....Hang in there!! Hopefully the background check will clear and you guys will be back in business after the 4th. Glad to see that your job is working out so well!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I am so sorry things are so stressful right now! I so understand how disagreements can arrise between couples when finances/jobs are dicey. My husband and I have been married 14 years. In the last three of those years, he and I have argued and disagreed more than we did in the previous 11 years. The reason being, his continued stress with his job, fluctuating pay and benefits and what that does to our family and finances. When the family bank is hurting it brings the whole family down. We have both come to just understand that this is a stressful time and we will have moments when we take it out on each other. But it sure does make me feel unsettled and unhappy! Hang in there, we are all here for you and we all are wishing you and praying for, much success. You deserve it! Keep your chin up, this really will pass in time. I know things will work out for you! And thank you so much for all your support with my journal and life, you're the best!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Sorry things are so stressful tracy--Hope they get better soon! Hang in there my friend

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support! The stress can really get to me at times and at other times, I'm Positive Polly.

Amy, Scott, and Jen~ Thank you so much!

Amy~ Sweetie, I know that we are in similar situations right now. God will get us through this. Thank you for your support! I appreciate you!

Plans for this weekend:

Today: eBay?, mow the grass, church and dinner

Tomorrow; grandma's?, visit with family in from Florida

Next week, I work 16 hours. I only worked 6 hours this week so we'll see how next week goes. My DH should start his job on Wednesday. We are hoping and praying that it will only be temporary. Thank you for your continued good thoughts and prayers.

Have a great weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello friends,

I don't have much time to post today... It is a super busy day!

This weekend, I booked another vacation which makes a grand total of 7 since I started working as a travel agent. It's very exciting!

Today, my DH is going to fill out his paperwork for his temp job. I have eBay, laundry, and cleaning to do and then I have to work from 4-9:30 this evening. Plus, I have to find time for a workout as well. Whew!

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

 

[ScoJo15]

Tracy - Just wanted to say 'hang in there' and Happy 4th of July!!

 

[pearlieq]

Hi Tracy!

I hope you had a great 4th. Hopefully things calm down soon, but until then, hang in there!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello friends,

I am not feeling like myself today. First of all, I don't feel well at all. I'm supposed to work tonight and I really don't want to call off on my 4th day of work. I guess I will try and tough it out. Second of all, I am scared. There have been so many changes in our lives over the past few years and now, DH will be consistently working 3rd shift. I know that some people welcome change and I probably should too because it is a change for the better (even if only temporarily), but there is so much change going on right now (new jobs) that it scares me. Does that make any sense? Also, due to a great deal of stress, my DH and I are not communicating very well at this point. When we do communicate, it has a tendency to turn into a disagreement. Now with both of us working, I'm not sure when we will have time for each other and good communication. I know that there is a season for everything and I hope that this "winter" season in our lives gives way to "spring" and much fruit to come very soon.... Does that make sense either?

Sorry about the rambling.... Today is going to be a tough day.

 

[keenercam]

Tracey, sweetie, I am so sorry you are going through all this stress and uncertainty. I am sure that everything will work out for your family. I hope your DH's job, while a big change, will bring more financial security and correspondind peace and stability. You may even find in a short time that you won't have to work outside your home if you don't want to. Just give it all a chance to shake out and see how it goes. Please be positive in your attitude and think of this as a new phase in your lives. If you look at it that way it will be easier to adjust to and it will help the children adjust as well.

Sending and prayers for you.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you Cam. I hope you know much I appreciate you and value your friendship. Thanks WISH sis!

Update....

My DH got a call this afternoon that he is not to report to work until Sunday. The person that will be training him is on vacation. On one hand, I am relieved. On the other hand, I'm a little nervous because we could really use the money that he would have made. God has a plan.

Also this afternoon, my DH got a call for another job that he applied for. This job sounds like a very good one. He has an interview tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Please pray that God would be with him and lead him down the right path. God has a plan.

I am going into work in a few minutes.... I'm still not feeling well, but I think I will make it through the shift. Have a good evening..... Hopefully, I will get to journals tomorrow.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

Well, I made it through work last night, but crashed when I got home. I woke up this morning not feeling very well. As a matter of fact, I think that everyone is not feeling well right now. We are a family that shares... even germs!

DH got another call back yesterday and it was for the job that he really wants. It would be a 3 day work week/ 12 hours a day. He's going to call today and find out what is going on with that.

We also had some drama at our house early this morning. Apparently, someone hit our mailbox at 2:30 a.m. and ran over a bush in our neighbor's yard. We have lots of treadmarks in our yard and some damage to the mailbox. The police left a notice that we are to call them today for details of the accident. Nobody heard the accident in our house... Thank God that everyone is okay!

Today's Plan:

* eBay a few items

* DH and I are taking a real estate course online. (starting it today)

* DH has one, maybe two interviews.... Prayers and good thoughts appreciated!

* Laundry

* Relax.... Disney dreaming

Speaking of Disney, we may have to cancel September's trip. We have until August 3rd to make the decision. It will be based on DH's work situation. We are still planning on December's trip although we may have to cutback on it. That's still a good 5 months away though. Lots of good financial blessings can come through by then! :mrgreen:

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tracy... Hugs to you and your family. Lots of changes going on. I know it's stressful, but like you said, it all happens for a reason. I think your DH's temp job was pushed off til Sunday so that he could go on these other interviews! Take care, girlie. It'll all work out for you!

Thanks so much for your love and support on my journal. You all are true angels.

 

[CACruisin']

Wow, you all must be really tired to have slept through. Glad no one was hurt (except the mailbox )

P & PD for DH's interviews. Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it is just a bit harder to figure out what that reason might be.... It will all work out though in the end, I am sure.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy:

I am really saying a prayer that this job thing works out for your dh in a way that benefits the whole family! You have been through so much and I know how the stress of it all, spread over several years can take such a toll on you and him. Please hang in there and always come to WISH for support, ranting and relief, we are all here for each other! I hope today was a good day for you and that you all feel better soon!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hang in there tracy--You know you all are in my thoughts and prayers--Things will work themselves out! have a great weekend!

 

[DisDon]

Condolences on the unexpected demise of your mailbox! We wiped out a neighbor's mailbox once. We left our minivan running on the curb while we were talking to them on the porch, one of the kids who was about 2 at the time put the van in gear, it rolled forward, wiped out a rack with 4 mailboxes and hit some big plastic garbage cans and stopped!

That sounds great on the job for your DH. 3 on 4 off sounds awesome! You could take 4 day trips to WDW every week!!! Get that AP!!

Hope you all and your mailbox get well soon, we are also a family that shares everything, know what you mean.

 

[toystoryduo]

Kim, Anna, Amy, Jen, and Don~ Thank you for your encouragement and support! Your kind words mean so much to me. Thank you!

First of all..... Please let me apologize for not getting to journals today. I am really not feeling well and I am having a hard time concentrating. I will try and get to everyone's journals sometime this weekend...

DH got a call back from an interview that he had yesterday. It's not the exact job that he wants, but if they offer him a decent amount of money, he'll go for it. He's at the interview right now.... Prayers, good thoughts, and are much appreciated!

If DH does get the job, that will mean a huge change in my hours at work. Since I've only been there a few days, I'm not sure if they will keep me or not. We'll see what happens....

Exercise has been non-existant this week unless you count coughing until your stomach hurts exercise!

I have to work tonight so I am to take a hot, bubble bath and rest. I hope everyone has a wodnerful day!