Struggles never end, it seems.
I suppose I can now fully understand the phrase: be careful what you wish for.
It hasn't been easy for us, since we've come back. I am still out of work, much to my dismay and everyone's surprise.
It's a frustrating time. The struggles we are facing now, have put quite a damper on our happiness and relief and excitement of coming home.
I remind myself everyday of the good things we have and what we need to be grateful for. My husband is working hard to provide for us now. We are grateful God has taken care of us and given us this blessing.
I have faith that things will get easier, I just need to work on patience.
In the meantime, apart from job searching and resume sending, I am working on submissions for my novel. Crossing fingers that it will be picked up soon by an agent or publishing house.
Another good thing I've focused on is that Autumn is right around the corner...my favourite season!! So I am very happy about that. It will be a great time for my husband to get in some photography. And with the beautiful Canadian landscapes, I'm sure despite our present struggles, it will be a time for us both to sit back and lose ourselves in the natural beauty around us and perhaps forget our troubles for a time.
Photography is a portal not just for the naked eye to see beyond, but for one's soul to swim in...
Aurora I am so sorry that you still haven't found work, I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you that you will find something soon. I am glad to see you are still trying to keep a positive attitude about it all, and the fact that at least your husband is doing something is a positive. Without positivity, it can affect all aspects of your life and we must try to not let that happen... something good will happen. In life, we don't know why we go through what we go through, but rest assured, when you look back on things several years from now, you may understand why. I do that all the time... why did this happen why did that happen, and I see the way my life is now and why I had to go through some of the things I went through. It doesn't always make sense, but there is a reason. Hang in there kiddo, take one day at a time. Double hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big believer in good things happening to those who are patient and who are kind. So I know for sure great things will come your way sooner than later my dear. Just keep positive and know there's plenty of people out there who wants nothing but the best for you.
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Ladies, thank you for so much for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteHeather, you are absolutely one of the pillars in my life. Thank you. I am like you...I look back on certain things and realize the significance of why they happened. Sometimes it takes me longer than others, though. I am a very passionate person and wear my heart on my sleeve. When I am happy or sad, everyone can tell. I also tend to hold on to things. Things that made me happy or things that hurt me, which usually work against me. I am the one who ends up suffering the most. I suppose it's my character trait and I'll never be able to change that, but I always try and will always keep trying. I need to learn to adjust my thinking to care only for me in certain aspects. Which is hard.
Mindy, thanks for your encouragement. Keeping positive and holding on. :)