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Re: Waste Not, Want Not – but I’m not a hoarder!

Barbara Christensen — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:46:05 -0000

This is my problem too! I got rid of most of my possessions when we divorced, but still have stuff that is just taking up space. But I don't want to get rid of stuff that I will just have to replace if I get a place of my own! Tough decisions!!!

Re: Energy Conservation, or Just Lazy

gwalter — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:19:36 -0000

Cool - thanks for reading!

Re: Energy Conservation, or Just Lazy

jp — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:43:39 -0000

Well said...I really connect with this article and it's good to know someone else feels the same as I do, with a limited tank of energy that needs to be re-charged

Re: Resignation and Serenity

Jen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:59:41 -0000

Some things are certainly hard to give up because they hold memories and connections with people that we love, like you said. But again, there is a lot of freedom in letting the stuff go. I don't plan to let my loved ones and memories of them go, though.

Re: Energy Conservation, or Just Lazy

gwalter — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:49:49 -0000

I'm so glad - and thanks for giving me some recharge time yesterday!

Re: Energy Conservation, or Just Lazy

Jen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:54:50 -0000

Great post! Your thoughts and the fun cartoon help me make sense of your introverted world more than ever before. I think I'm finally getting it. O:-)

Re: What Now?

Marc Alan Schelske — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:34 -0000

Good to have a renewed focus. I'm excited for you.

Re: Do Less and Accomplish More

Jen — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:01:43 -0000

Yep!! :-)

Re: Serve?

Jen — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:57:40 -0000

Great post!

Re: 3 Steps to Being on Time – Without Stress

jj — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:49:32 -0000

Nice article...I like how it is basic with 3 points, but each point is valuable. And the personal connection to your childhood experience makes it more meaningful as well...
Keep writing...I don't see enough stuff from fathers (and especially fathers that have daughters)...

Re: 10 Ways to Make Tortillas Yummy

gwalter — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:14:15 -0000

I will try that! Thanks!!

Re: 10 Ways to Make Tortillas Yummy

Brent Logan — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:43:53 -0000

Toast those tortillas, then put some whipped cream and strawberries on them. :-)

Re: Rules for Living

Jen — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:40:10 -0000

Great post. I especially like the reminder about cutting one's losses.

Re: Rise and Fall of Heroes

Jen — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:13:07 -0000

Great post!

Re: Desperate!

gwalter — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:32:07 -0000

Thank you - we're in this together.

Re: Desperate!

gwalter — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:18:22 -0000

Thanks Mike. Yes - while leaving the house is a grieving process, I do think we've accepted it as a fact. Although, I went out on the back deck last night to breathe in the night air - it was peaceful, quiet, and refreshing. This really is a great house in a great location. But we're ready to go.

The only reason we haven't left is because a) we currently have no income, and b) it is free to live here.

At some point, we are ready to just pack up and head to Colorado. It's the whole lack of income thing that is scary. However, for me right now, my biggest threat is going back to work. I just don't think I can do it. The environment there is just so toxic - I get anxious thinking about going back.

I'm going to spend a few moments reading these texts - thank you!

Re: Desperate!

gwalter — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:52:50 -0000

Thanks Mike - those are some good thoughts.

Re: Desperate!

Mike Hansen — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:44:04 -0000

So I have some practical thoughts for what they're worth. You can't go wrong putting your family first. You must. We make decisions with as much wisdom as possible-wisdom accumulated from the past and wisdom gained from the present, i.e., from wisdom's True Source. Let me simply suggest what I would do if I were in your position, obviously with limited details.

I would get closer to work and find a place to rent ASAP. Make a year lease tops. Since you're an EMT and Jennifer's a nurse, near a medical center is probably the most prudent. I grieved losing our owned home to foreclosure-especially as it's only 200 yards from where we live now. But I had to let it go. This world is not my home. But my family is still intact.

Find a place you know is well below your means presuming between the both of you'll be working. Rebuild and get that worry behind you for the coming months. You have no idea how near in circumstances we are to you right now. We just arrived home from driving and looking for another home to rent. It kind of sucks. We don't HAVE to move, but financially we're looking at a net change of $400 a month outgo so we need to work on something too.

How do we balance not forcing a future but trusting God with the one he has for us? Like Johnny said so well, we can look back and see when things weren't nearly as clear, God was in it somehow. I have to believe God was in your move to Portland. You've grown and you have an amazing family. Again, I write from a distance.

So much comes to trust in God. And it's then I am sooooo thankful to have scripture written out of dark and unknown circumstances we also face. Psalm 46:10 for instance. Or Isaiah 40. Having the black and white of scripture on a page helps me "put my finger" on God so to speak so I know He still cares and wants to bless. Proverbs 3:5-8 is another great one.

I do pray God will show up. I pray you will make wise choices. I pray you will have a peace that passes understanding. I pray you will have a stronger faith and stronger family through all of this. Most of all I pray you and God will ever closer.

From one brother to another. One family to another.

Re: Desperate!

Jen — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:02:21 -0000

I'm finally woken up enough to stop dragging my feet about getting an RN job. I'm sorry I've been dragging my feet. I'm praying I can get one quickly in order to get us out of this dead end zone.

Re: Desperate!

gwalter — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:44:04 -0000

Yes, it would be nice. Frankly, most people my age have enough seniority that they don't have to work the graveyard shift - and most people aren't commuting three hrs round trip. Also, most people with even these limitations, aren't going through a home foreclosure also. Much of this is circumstantial.

Re: Desperate!

Alex — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:54:20 -0000

I understand what the life of an EMT or EMTS can be like for a family. My mom was an EMT specialist from the time I was about 8 years old until well after I graduated. I never understood those 12, 24, or 48 hour shifts... It seems like they could work out a more productive schedul...

Re: A Plan, A Direction, A Vision

gwalter — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:30:41 -0000

Yeah - all except that income, and place to sleep part. ;) We are about --> <-- this close to homelessness. But other than that - we're good!

Addressing bullying is good! Did you see the article I posted on that yesterday?

Re: A Plan, A Direction, A Vision

Steven McDade — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:56:22 -0000

Sounds to me like your time in the desert is about over. As for me, I'm finding my passion to be wanting to stop bullying. I'm not sure how I'll be an influence in my local community, but I'm looking forward to the journey.

Re: Serenity Now

gwalter — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:56:01 -0000

Sounds like we have a few things in common. I'm on a constant quest to seek, find, and maintain serenity.

I was looking at your blog - good stuff! Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Serenity Now

The Father of Five — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:25:31 -0000

This is a really great post. I too live with the "noise" you speak about... nearly 15 "talk groups" (radio channels), close to 20 police officers a fire department, 911 telephones, coworkers (and that is just the work portion) - not to mention trying to keep track of the comings and goings of our family, finances, etc, etc, etc...

It's really a struggle sometimes!