i was just wondering since everyone on here is so strong or seeking to become so WHAT IS IT THAT YOU BELIEVE GETS YOU THROUGH THE DAYS?

for me i think its a few things....my family support, my belief that all things happen for a reason and you arent given what you cannot handle, my optomistic view on what i am going to make of me and my sons life together in the future!

Hi bear,
what gets me through from day to day.. is realising that, that day may not be one of my best. But it is certainly better than some of worst. And after the worst days the following days always got better.. Sounds kinda cornie but true...

I realise that no matter what when you hit that pillow tomarrow is still going to come and its always a fresh start.. If you failed at something in the past its always another day you can start over and try to succeed..And if you have reached your goal its another day to realise your accomplishments..

I know raising children is hard.. And time consuming.. But they won't be little for ever.. I know for me there will be a day where I miss the constent chime of "mommy-Mommy -MOMMY..." AND will be praying that just as I made time for them and what they thought to be important when they were young.. They'll do that for me when they and my self are older..And with there busy grown up schedules still let me share part of there lives..
I don't know what the future holds and that is scary.. But just like you invest in an IRA account or retirement plan to make sure your secure financially in the future.
Everyday I make my children happy and prove I love them I'm investing in another kind of security for when I am older..And not thinking if only...

Anyways thanks for bring up a topic to help me remember my priorties.. and overall plan... hope to talk with you again..


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Knowing that my tax money will be here soon!

There's always that bit of hope even when there are days it's very dim. I always look forward to the goals I want to accomplish in the future.

I think that the thing that gets me through the days is my dear sweet Mya. When I look at her bright, smiley face ever morning, I know that we will get through today. Just take everything one day at a time. I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I will find it. You will to! Good Luck.

Hi all!
Bear, I read in a "diet" book once upon a time ... "If you fall off course, you are only one meal away from being right back on the right course" ... I have been looking at life during the tough times this way as well. I am only a few hours away from being back on the right track. "The good days" The days when my daughter is the light of my life (not the whiney days.. 11 year old hormones), my clients are not all having PMS and their are no bills in the mail box and something for dinner. And one of those days I may actually get to have a date with a man or just the girlfriends and not feel guilty.
What really gets me through the days ... I am no longer walking on egg shells every day wondering if the emotional and verbal abuse is going to turn into physical or how many more "unseen" scars will my daughter and I accumulate today. THAT is what really gets me through! Life may not be stress free but I will take this stress over that stress ANYDAY!

HEY SOLO i know what you mean my taxes should be here in about three weeks!!!

I guess what gets me through the day is knowing that if i didn't get through it my son would not have anyone to depend on. i know that when work is over and supper is cooked and apart ment cleaned i can hang out with my son and just be me.

i also know that weekends are coming and grandma's house is always fun to stay once in a while for my son!

like someone else said everything happens for a reason...i totally believe that theroy. i may not know that min. why it happened but some point down the road i will know why.

lastly i always try to find a bright side to every dark side. it makes yucky situations very funny at times or better at least.

good luck on getting through the days.

smvt

What get's me through the day.

Coffee,Coffee and more Coffee and the occaisional Chocolate biscuit If Iam really down.


Mark

My daughter is what keep me going. Things have been rough but I know that I can always get a hug.
Her is a card that someone sent me via e-mail. I liked it so much that she sent the hard copy as well. Maybe this will help!

I can be changed by what happens to me. I refuse to be reduced by it.
Maya Angelou

In the face of such uncertainy, believe in these two things-
you are stronger than you think, and you are not alone.

Mark,
I am with you. I have to admit, all that I said ... and coffee, coffee, and more coffee. Fortunately and unfortunately there is a Starbucks across the street from the salon.
Carla

Hi Carla, I hope they have a profit share or bulk discount scheme

Mark

Hey Mark,
I wish they had stock on the open market ... I would invest!
Carla

I am new to this website, with this being my second post. I have read through alot of the posts and it is (sad) but reassuring that I am not crazy and a failure, because we all face the same struggles as a single income family. I have two toddler boys 5 and 3. I tried to get my 5 yo in pre-k last year but was told I made too much money and we didn't speak a different lang. in the home. I feel that I have been wronged by the same country I served for 4 years and still pay taxes to. I work fulltime at a job with mandatory overtime. It's also a very stressful job, I am a 911 operator and a police and fire dispatcher. There are several problems at my job due to the fact that there was very little and poor planning when it was set up, you see, we dispatch and answer 911 for 3 smaller cities outside of Dallas. So we are having a difficult time getting the cities fire dept and police dept to work together, not to mention undermanned because lots of people can't handle the amount of stuff we have to do. I used to be angry with my boys before and after work and angry while at work. I recently with a few friends of mine went and seen "The Passion of Christ". Highly recommendable to anyone that believes in God or doubts their faith. I paid more attention during the 2 hour movie than I have through out the years of church services and confirmation. I now, when I feel the rage burning inside of me take a deep breath and step back for a minute. If I am still upset after that minute then maybe my anger is justified and I need to do something about it. I also, have taken more time to just watch, listen and play with my children. You see, we aren't promised tomorrow...it might not come! I want my children to remember me as a loving mother and not a raging lunatic! Also, when I die my job will find someone else to replace me and my memory will slowly fade, but not to my family. We need our jobs...we need to struggle to make it...but I don't need to lose my mind over a stressful job and be angry with my children. I guess what I am trying to say, what gets me through the day, is knowing that a higher power is watching over me and ultimately he will help me.
Whoa...never meant for it to be that long! Thanks for listening.

hello Liltexasblueyes,
I am also new to this sight. i have a lil' boy who is 3 months. i know how it is to be stressed about income and your family. right now i go to school full time. so i don't have the work problem, but i have school. i hardly get sleep because when he is sleeping I'm doing homework. i'm glad you saw that movie. God is the only one who can help us climb mountains. but remember, he will not put you through anything that you can't handle. Knowing that God is on my side, a cup of coffee from Starbucks, and a smile from my baby lets me know i can get through the day and my future trials. the love from God and your family is all that matters.

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Originally posted by mark uk:
[qb]What get's me through the day.

Coffee,Coffee and more Coffee and the occaisional Chocolate biscuit If Iam really down.


Mark[/qb]

Now chocolate is good Mark...lol
What gets me through the day is seeing the rest of the world problems and realising that my own aren't as bad as theirs..
Doesn't help my financial situation much, but whatya gonna do...lol

lol what gets me through the day is my son, my family, friends this site and just thinking over and over that things will get better and that there are other people who don't have anybody and that things could be worse... so it makes me feel a bit better and more greatful for what and who I have around me. Oh and chocolate milk helps too

But I do have my off days where none of this helps and I allow myself to be depressed and cry or complain. I sometimes just need to let it all out and that helps too.