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Title: thank you all
Post by: cherie on November 24, 2010, 05:15:04 pm
I just wanted to thank all my friends from around the world for the kind words and support.  It has been a trying year for us, and it is getting to me.  I have made the decision to drop the Design Arts degree since it has become much harder than I thought and the instructor and I keeping bumping heads.  I would like to finish my English degree and if I do that, I just have one semester left and I can drive to Springfield once a week for that. 
Finances of course are not helping.  Bills are not getting paid and just surviving is difficult.
If anyone remembers the times Jaun and I had the grand kids and the outcome of that after their mother came and picked them up, we are no longer and have not been able to be in contact with them anymore.  Their mother severed those ties and it hurts us.  Our home is quiet and no one here for the holidays.  I do not even feel like decorating and that is bad for me.
What really hurt over that situation is that she had told us that the grand kids had said they hated us.  Our friends and ourselves know that not to be true.  All the photos I had taken of them showed other feelings.  They were true and happy smiles.
Jaun suggested i come home so we could talk and maybe then he can understand why I am having such a problem with school.  I have been crying over this decision and feel alone and like a failure.  I am sorry to bring you all down with me.
Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving.  Oh yeah, Jaun does want me to cook a small turkey for us, so that makes me feel better.  I always liked cooking holiday meals.
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: dgman on November 24, 2010, 05:29:07 pm
Hey Cherie, It sounds like a tough time you are going through, but just remember you are loved by many people and we are here for you. You can download on us anytime.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy the turkey!
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: Judy Hunter on November 24, 2010, 06:13:20 pm
Hey Cherie, My favorite saying is that the world moves on and we have to move with it and make the best of it. I am so sorry you are feeling bad but just try to nremember the happy times and look for all the happy you can find and dwell on that instead of the troubles you have.
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: boxmaker on November 24, 2010, 06:21:59 pm
Cherie, I know it is hard to do right now, but stay positive. I don't remember where I heard this, but someone once said, try to be thankful for at least five things each day. It is easier than you think, you have Juan, your health, and Grand kids that you know love you, no matter what someone else said. When you think about what really matters, the rest is all just stuff. Hang in there.

                                                                      Mark
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: GrayBeard on November 24, 2010, 06:30:16 pm
You know WE love you and will always be here for you!
I have friends in your area and one of these days I am going to deliver these in person!

HUGZZZZZZZZZ

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: grampa on November 24, 2010, 07:52:25 pm
When it hurts to look back, and you're scared to look ahead, just turn your head sideways  and we will all be there.........Hugs from the UK........Paul
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Post by: mrsn on November 24, 2010, 08:13:02 pm
I don't know what to say, but keep trying. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
MrsN
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: jimbo on November 24, 2010, 09:01:41 pm
Grand kids never hate there Nana's there parents may say they do but they lie to save face, you kids will come back when they want something and we always forgive, look after your self and do what you think is best
Regards
Jim [Jimbo]
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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on November 24, 2010, 09:19:31 pm
Hi Cherie, we had a similar situation, my grandaughter had been banned from us by her mother when our son's marrage to her fell apart. The young girl made it right by wanting to be part of our lives and now once again she is in a big way. The Lord has a way reward those who have faith, so hang in there. If He lead you to it, He will lead you through it. Good luck, things will get better:)
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Post by: daneklund on November 24, 2010, 11:57:49 pm
Hang in there Cherie.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.  Hugs from AZ.
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: heiko rettberg on November 25, 2010, 02:38:38 am
Hi Cerie, while i could not so good write english, so i join the great majority.
i wish you all the best.

Heiko
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: malc on November 25, 2010, 04:04:19 am
Hi Cerie, Try to remember 'Footprints', when things are bad HE will carry you and so will we, I will remember you in my prayers.
malc
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: Merlin on November 25, 2010, 04:06:30 am
Hang in there my girl, my sister is going through the same thing with her grand children. There mother (her own daughter) saying those horrible things.
As Jimbo has stated kids always love their nanna and poppy's.
Enjoy the holidays and that turkey.
huzzzz from New Zealand.

***Merlin and Mrs Merlin
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: julief on November 25, 2010, 06:54:30 am
Cherie, I truly believe God never gives us more that we can handle.  (Although, He does push the limit sometimes.)  Focus on what makes you happy and try to do something to make yourself smile every day. 
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: Rightarm on November 25, 2010, 08:15:48 am
     Cherie. You can never give up hope. Maybe your Instructor is hard on you because, they see something in you that others don't. As far as your grandkids goes. Your daughter is only hurting herself. If worst comes to worst. There are such things as grandparents rights. I know thats the last thing you would want to do is take your daughter to court. But she forced it, you didn't. Keep your head up. And have a Happy Thanksgiving! Love Dave 8)
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: Crabbyboater on November 25, 2010, 01:41:17 pm
Cherie, it's good to hear from you again, even though your news was a bit sad.  I'm another grandparent that has gone through the same thing, and I encourage you to believe that things will change.  My two sons and wives shunned me after I divorced their mother after 13 years of alcoholism.  They didn't feel I had done enough and for two years I didn't get to see my 8 grands.  Lots and lots of prayers later things changed and we now even get to baby sit the grands, who ALWAYS loved me.  It was just the parents who had the problem.

I join all your other friends here in wishing you and Juan a very Happy Thanksgiving, a day when we all have much to be thankful for.

Your friend, John
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: HWPlmbr1 on November 26, 2010, 11:04:19 am
Cherie, My thoughts and prayers are with you, as all the rest. I have been told I am like a teddy bear so I guess you got some bear hugs comin your way!! Harold
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: cherie on November 26, 2010, 09:17:52 pm
Thanks John and Harold.
I feel better right now.  Jaun and I talked about the school issue and now I just have to wait to hear from my adviser.  I am gonna put off the Design Arts for at least a year and finish the English.  Take some time away from school so I can do other things, such as cut wood.  I will graduate English next semester.
I love my woodworking family.
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: dgman on November 26, 2010, 09:45:01 pm
Glad things are looking up Cherie. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
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Post by: daneklund on November 27, 2010, 10:41:51 am
Cherie - I too am really glad that things are a little brighter right now.  Hang in there, you will find a way though it all.  Hope this time off for Thanksgiving gave you a chance to recharge your batteries and put a little different spin on things.  Cheers.  Dan
Title: Re: thank you all
Post by: towdude3 on November 27, 2010, 07:48:58 pm
we have been through this with 2 sets of grandchildren. we do see them on a regular basis now. It does get better. We had a death in the family right before Thanksgiving. Even though it is hard to deal with everything will get better. Hang in there girl. I was in Missouri for the holiday and got snow. that was a bonus. It's been a long time since i saw any snow