tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post6339728677894909900..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: The little thingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60650741749278788382008-04-25T12:15:00.000-05:002008-04-25T12:15:00.000-05:00We had a year like that last year. Almost everythi...We had a year like that last year. Almost everything that could go wrong did- in the first three months of the year. The rest of the year was recovery, financially speaking. :-)<BR/><BR/>We had sold our 2nd car to save money. Within 6 weeks, the now only car broke down and cost way too much to fix for its age and value. We felt totally stupid having just sold the other car. Oh well...you just never know what's coming!<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up! Things will get better. I'm praying for you today.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-83730418079896043712008-04-24T20:51:00.000-05:002008-04-24T20:51:00.000-05:00I hope your little ones recover quickly!:)KatI hope your little ones recover quickly!<BR/>:)KatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57271321438579100682008-04-24T16:15:00.000-05:002008-04-24T16:15:00.000-05:00Our worst years were our first two. Now it seems t...Our worst years were our first two. Now it seems to be smooth sailing.<BR/><BR/>That's really too bad about the car. I hope that everything gets sorted out for you soon! I've always found that it's the not knowing that drives you crazy. You can put up with just about anything as long as you know what's coming around the corner.<BR/><BR/><I>Visit <A HREF="http://tolovehonorandvacuum.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">To Love, Honor and Vacuum</A> today!</I>Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842674051346091248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-24260667030038193612008-04-24T15:18:00.000-05:002008-04-24T15:18:00.000-05:00I had to crash after the car dropoff/rental/interv...I had to crash after the car dropoff/rental/interview/pediatrician visit!<BR/><BR/>Husband thinks interview went well, but it will be a few days before we know. <BR/><BR/>Kids have new antibiotics for ears so hopefully will be on mend.<BR/><BR/>All enjoying fancy rental car and hope it doesn't spoil us for used cars!<BR/><BR/>It looks like used cars are SO unreliable to anyone reading, but we have had 2 years of little but routine maintenance on both of these. In fact fewer times in shop than my BIL's brand new BMW.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47500940399577338092008-04-24T13:56:00.000-05:002008-04-24T13:56:00.000-05:00Hang in there! Thanks for keeping it real, it all...Hang in there! Thanks for keeping it real, it allows us, your readers, to give you support while also helping us realize our challenges and mis-steps are not unheard-of.Tubo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648885392472180009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-26396274712832274732008-04-24T13:06:00.000-05:002008-04-24T13:06:00.000-05:00Oh, do hang in there girl. Situations such as you...Oh, do hang in there girl. Situations such as you are experiencing are only temporary. Life is like a roller coaster, is it not? Highs, lows and loop-de-loops.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282795765966618930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-3542784423472102092008-04-24T12:32:00.000-05:002008-04-24T12:32:00.000-05:00Meredith - You, your husband and the children are ...Meredith - <BR/><BR/>You, your husband and the children are being held up in my prayers today. I know it seems like "all at once" which can feel so overwhelming. I hope you are able to find comfort in the knowledge that God will see you through it and that he has promises of greater things to come. <BR/><BR/>Take care of you!!<BR/><BR/>(((hugs)))<BR/><BR/>DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1408589211434204442008-04-24T12:31:00.000-05:002008-04-24T12:31:00.000-05:00Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you this m...Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you this morning - keeping everything together is tough when it all seems to be unraveling. I hope the kids are feeling lots better by now and that hubby's interview went really well.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-38238528633389222972008-04-24T09:32:00.000-05:002008-04-24T09:32:00.000-05:00I say this as I am close to being married 20 years...I say this as I am close to being married 20 years, life happens. When you least expect it God throws you a curve. There are great times and awful times in a real marriage. But if you trust the Lord, the bond will grow closer.<BR/><BR/>What helps us is to get together and talk it all out until we are comfortable about everything. <BR/><BR/>Living in the middle nowhere is really wonderful too at times, it is where I live.<BR/><BR/>Being pregnant has not helped your brain cope either, so give yourself some slack on that.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380878537519726863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-36872638897846433522008-04-24T09:14:00.000-05:002008-04-24T09:14:00.000-05:00Oh Meredith, what a pain! I hope your day goes as ...Oh Meredith, what a pain! I hope your day goes as smoothly as possible, getting everything done.<BR/><BR/>My dh's 1992 Ford Escort died recently... he's been driving without AC for about 2 years. We now have two older-model cars (1996 and 1998) with about 100K each on them, and we are really hoping that they will keep running for some time to come. They are both in good shape I think.<BR/><BR/>I hope the repairs are not too costly for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70757300518207613382008-04-24T08:19:00.000-05:002008-04-24T08:19:00.000-05:00Meredith- You'll be on my heart today! And even ...Meredith-<BR/> You'll be on my heart today! And even though everyone and everything else seems to be breaking down around you, I'll be specifically praying that God will keep YOU- the mommy and the wife- calm and patient through this wild day. If momma is able to "keep it together", everyone does, but if she doesn't?....Well, let's just say I know the answer to that one from experience!!<BR/> So here's another verse for you to meditate on today- Romans 8:18. This verse talks about the eternal good that God is working in us through our "present sufferings". Everything's gonna be ok!!<BR/> SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-7422508470237853282008-04-24T07:33:00.000-05:002008-04-24T07:33:00.000-05:00Oh, my, "when it rains, it pours" is sure holding ...Oh, my, "when it rains, it pours" is sure holding true for you right now, isn't it? I am sorry about the cars (I assume the Volvo has officially been pronounced dead?) I am more concerned about the children than the cars. I hope they will be ok. Cars can be borrowed, rented or bought. Children can't. A sick child puts a sick car in perspective real fast, doesn't it? Here's hoping that cars, kids and jobs are on the upswing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88352340751547665562008-04-24T07:21:00.000-05:002008-04-24T07:21:00.000-05:00We're an hour ahead of you, so praying for the int...We're an hour ahead of you, so praying for the interview! <BR/><BR/>Really, it's keeping a trusting, upbeat attitude during trials like these that might even give him the edge in the interview : )<BR/><BR/>deb meyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-82281427429631074612008-04-24T06:24:00.000-05:002008-04-24T06:24:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to you. You have our prayers. Pl...My heart goes out to you. You have our prayers. Please keep us posted.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-86132086565161132182008-04-24T06:15:00.000-05:002008-04-24T06:15:00.000-05:00Well, we have a worst-case 1-car scenario on our h...Well, we have a worst-case 1-car scenario on our hands.<BR/><BR/>The fan isn't working, and it's something with the belt that also powers the other 1/2 of the car's parts. <BR/><BR/>My husband is worried it won't make it to the interview, let alone to the 3:00 hearing at which he's supposed to testify downtown.<BR/><BR/>The kids' fevers spiked 104 last night, and I need to take them back to the doctor.<BR/><BR/>We are having to rent a car to get everything done for the day. <BR/><BR/>Everything looks brighter than it did at 1 in the morning, but it's not the blissfully eco-friendly 1-car situation I was hoping for : )Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17711113378237568042008-04-24T04:40:00.000-05:002008-04-24T04:40:00.000-05:00My a/c wasn't working last year and a $20 can of f...My a/c wasn't working last year and a $20 can of freon from the local auto parts store did the trick. Take care and best wishes on the new baby and the car!<BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-67995345622439528662008-04-23T21:47:00.000-05:002008-04-23T21:47:00.000-05:00Aw Meridith, hang in there!!!!(good luck for the i...Aw Meridith, hang in there!!!!<BR/><BR/>(good luck for the interview too)<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Barb CBarbChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009710739587527808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-23362096122235625172008-04-23T21:45:00.000-05:002008-04-23T21:45:00.000-05:00Meredith- Wish I could give you a hug....the time...Meredith-<BR/> Wish I could give you a hug....the times in my life that are most stressful to me are the ones where I don't know where God is leading us, where I feel like I am lost and overwhelmed, not knowing what is going to unfold next. But I keep believing that what God says in Romans 8:28 is true- that He works ALL things together for good. You have a wonderful group of "friends" here online, and even though their comments are meant for you, they have encouraged me this evening, too! I will be praying for you that you get an answer about your husband's job soon, and that God will supply the transportation you need at the right price. You are a dear online friend, Meredith. Hang in there!<BR/> Susan<BR/><BR/> PS- My husband said to make sure that you check the Freon in the AC that quit. Apparently sometimes the air conditioner will quit when the Freon level gets too low. He said that there is a kit you can buy at the auto parts store that has a little pump, gauge, etc,along with the freon. Your husband has probably already checked this, but if he hasn't, maybe it's something he can look into. That would be an easy fix!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4013225545853519992008-04-23T21:33:00.000-05:002008-04-23T21:33:00.000-05:00We've got a car with no AC right now, too. And a ...We've got a car with no AC right now, too. And a massive hail storm 3 weeks ago has likely left us with roof damage. We have a guy coming out to look at it on Friday. And this is just 6 months after having had 2 leaks repaired under our house. Everything always seems to fall at once. <BR/><BR/>I hope all goes well with your hubby's interview in the morning!Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-11952740877812947112008-04-23T18:51:00.000-05:002008-04-23T18:51:00.000-05:00What is it with cars right now? My husband is at t...What is it with cars right now? My husband is at this moment stranded at work because his car won't start. We're afraid his car has breathed it's last, but we've been expecting it. It's 15 yrs old, hasn't had a/c for about 8 yrs, was worth about $500 (until today's problem). We've been looking for a replacement for about 6 wks now, but they keep getting sold out from under us. This, on top of our SIL's recent motorcycle accident which is causing dau and SIL MAJOR financial strain. All we can do is keep praying. We know that in years to come we'll look back on this time and laugh (or at least smile; or maybe roll our eyes).Adiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366092592887481823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4753341025754413792008-04-23T18:20:00.000-05:002008-04-23T18:20:00.000-05:00Hooray IT'S NOT JUST ME!!!Everything breaks when I...Hooray IT'S NOT JUST ME!!!<BR/><BR/>Everything breaks when I'm using it. Ok everything expensive. Sigh. DH would never say it but.....<BR/><BR/>He thinks I'm cursed.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad to hear others have the same bad luck.<BR/><BR/><BR/>CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-76914877137654633602008-04-23T17:57:00.000-05:002008-04-23T17:57:00.000-05:00Meredith,Timely post for us, too.It's 10 years for...Meredith,<BR/>Timely post for us, too.<BR/>It's 10 years for us, and one of the most stressful. Lots of unknowns. Thanks for "keeepin' it real".Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247035131903329580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-29461316445606307872008-04-23T17:34:00.000-05:002008-04-23T17:34:00.000-05:00We're still one-carring it like y'all, and our one...We're still one-carring it like y'all, and our one car is hot too -- but at least it runs, right?!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link, Meredith. I appreciate it.Christian - Modobject@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687272618188063178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70694629752620429222008-04-23T17:30:00.000-05:002008-04-23T17:30:00.000-05:00We just went through the same thing. We spent a w...We just went through the same thing. <BR/>We spent a week doing the one car thing, reading consumer reports, and shopping online for the types of cars that Hubby wanted. Good luck to you in your car search. It's a major purchase but being frugal is great for these timesJenny's Vegcafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-14894200470800220982008-04-23T16:47:00.000-05:002008-04-23T16:47:00.000-05:00Meredith - I hate it when things break while I'm u...Meredith - I hate it when things break while I'm using them, too. Hubby is always perfectly nice about it, but there's this lingering look like "what did you do?"! I can totally identify:) And maybe ten years is just rough. I have a great marriage, but there has been so much going on and it does cause so much stress. I think it's that all the plans we had in our early years are reality now - with all the struggles that go with them. The struggles we didn't really anticipate. Even the joys bring along some stress. But the days fly right on by and things are bound to ease up eventually, right? Right? :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.com