Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 In a message dated 2/16/2004 11:18:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, llchriste@... writes: God surely had a plan in mind for him, and to be patient, listen to his heart, and God will lead him to where he belongs. ****************************** Lana~~ You are so right! Blessings all around! He is totally wonderful don't you think? Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi everyone, I just have to share some good news that I just received! Our son, who is 29 and single, has gotten a job! He was laid off from his job around 2 years ago, and since he couldn't find work, he volunteered with the Jesuit Volunteer Corp and was stationed in Tacoma, WA for a year, working for Habitat of Humanity. He received a stipend of $100 a month. Then after his year there, he decided to volunteer in Nepal for a couple months and tour Thailand for a month before returning home to Omaha to job hunt. At lunch time today, he brought me a bouquet of flowers and said that I had been his biggest supporter, and thanking me for all my support. He will be working at Midlands Lutheran College in Fremont, NE, which is only 1/2 hour drive from our home. for now, I believe he will commute to work until he decides exactly where he wants to live. The benefits are wonderful for him, and the wage was within his desired goal. I had been telling him (and his father, who tends to be very pessimistic) that God surely had a plan in mind for him, and to be patient, listen to his heart, and God will lead him to where he belongs. I know many of you who are reading this are going through some very hard times of your own, and believe me when I tell you, that you all are included in my thoughts and prayers, and I will NOT forget you. It's just that I was so very excited, and so touched that he thought to bring me flowers, that I just HAD to share with my family! I've turned to many of you, recently, whining about MY problems, and I want you to know how I appreciated being included in YOUR thoughts and prayers, and that it is what got me through everything lately, including the Mayo clinic trip with my husband. By the way, in regards to him, he has begun Ritilin for the Narcolepsy now, and is doing much better! YEA!! So THANK YOU, all of you, for everything you've done for me and my family! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 This is great news! Times are so bad right now. My sister, who is an accountant, has been out of work for over 2 years. Just can't find a job anywhere. And, my brother, who is a software architect and very experienced, has been out of work for over a year. It just a terrible time, for everyone. I'm so happy for your son. What a relief for you as well! And good for you for standing by him all that time. Now you know how much he appreciates it all! And, how much he loves you! I know my kids feel that way about me, but I'm waiting for the time when they actually show it. You are a lucky mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Thanks so much, ! Yes, I consider myself to be a VERY lucky Mom! You are so right - things are bad everywhere, and not looking up that much yet! I pray for all those who are out of work - it's such a worry! At least Cort didn't have a famiy to support! I really worry for those who are supporting a family. Something really needs to be done to improve our economy, and soon! Thanks again for your reply, and I will pray for your family! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Lana, wonderful news! and flowers too?! Sounds like you've done a good job raising that boy. Jobs are so hard to find right now. We all need to hear the good stuff to. I can't wait for my 18 year old to find one <G> He's draining my pennies! Cindy C. OT-Personal Good News Hi everyone, I just have to share some good news that I just received! Our son, who is 29 and single, has gotten a job! He was laid off from his job around 2 years ago, and since he couldn't find work, he volunteered with the Jesuit Volunteer Corp and was stationed in Tacoma, WA for a year, working for Habitat of Humanity. He received a stipend of $100 a month. Then after his year there, he decided to volunteer in Nepal for a couple months and tour Thailand for a month before returning home to Omaha to job hunt. At lunch time today, he brought me a bouquet of flowers and said that I had been his biggest supporter, and thanking me for all my support. He will be working at Midlands Lutheran College in Fremont, NE, which is only 1/2 hour drive from our home. for now, I believe he will commute to work until he decides exactly where he wants to live. The benefits are wonderful for him, and the wage was within his desired goal. I had been telling him (and his father, who tends to be very pessimistic) that God surely had a plan in mind for him, and to be patient, listen to his heart, and God will lead him to where he belongs. I know many of you who are reading this are going through some very hard times of your own, and believe me when I tell you, that you all are included in my thoughts and prayers, and I will NOT forget you. It's just that I was so very excited, and so touched that he thought to bring me flowers, that I just HAD to share with my family! I've turned to many of you, recently, whining about MY problems, and I want you to know how I appreciated being included in YOUR thoughts and prayers, and that it is what got me through everything lately, including the Mayo clinic trip with my husband. By the way, in regards to him, he has begun Ritilin for the Narcolepsy now, and is doing much better! YEA!! So THANK YOU, all of you, for everything you've done for me and my family! Love Lana To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Thank you, Cindy! Actually, he was a pleasure, and very easy to raise! He was an exceptional student, could have been or done anything he put his mind to. We sort of worried when he chose art, as there aren't a lot of things out there for them - but I'm a firm believer in people being happy in what they're doing, so I always told him to go for his dream if money wasn't real important to him. Your son's time will come - and when it does, it will probably seem too soon! Parents! Can you ever make them happy?!? LOL! I appreciate your reply! Hope Dylan is feeling better today! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Yes, Jo, I'm on top of the world right now, and so is he! I thank you for your message, and I will pass it on to him! You guys mean so much to me, I wanted to share! Thanks again! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 In a message dated 2/16/2004 5:02:10 PM Central Standard Time, JETSKIDEB@... writes: He is totally wonderful don't you think? Yes, I do! Personally, I don't know what I'd do without faith! There wouldn't be much to look forward to in my opinion. Thanks Deb, for your reply! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Oh Lana, that is fantastic news! You must be feeling very happy and proud right now adn have every reaosn too! I am so thrilled for you and your son - please give him my congratulations and my good luck wishes. :-) Love and hugs...Jo xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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