His story and my inspiration: He is 1/2 man 1/2 tree - I can deal with losing 2 cars in one day
Life is tough. For every step forward I feel I take 5 back. My faith in God will get me through it all.
After a couple hours spent at kickboxing and yoga I come back to bad news. My boyfriend asked that I pick him up. Found out Rod’s car was repossessed. We knew it was coming but what we didn’t prepare for was also losing the van the same day. He got into a major accident and the van is all messed up. Found out his mother cancelled the insurance policy 2 days ago. The estimate to repair the van is $3000.00.
I think I’m still in shock. Prioritizing is important at this point. We need to focus on him going to school, me working, budgeting our money wisely and just live one day at a time until we figure out plan B. We’re back to square one - I’m the only one bringing in money. To be honest, I’m not too stressed out about it. I believe everything happens for a reason. This may be a blessing in disguised. Rod should not be driving because of issues with child support, a bench warrant and them suspending his license due to child support. His school is one exit away from work. We are carpooling and it’ll be ok.
I am staying optimistic that things will work out. After all, gas is sky high, carpooling is good for the pocketbook and environment. I was watching a documentary on a man who is half man half tree. He has a skin disease due to low white cell count and virtually no immune system to fight warts that are growing all over his body. He doesn’t have hands but branch like warts and growth - but you know what, he has a loving family. People who are there for him. He has two beautiful children and he smiles. If a man who’s covered in warts, branches for arms can smile and laugh, then I have no problems. He is my inspiration and I will smile and just keep on living optimistically.
I have to modify my workout schedule so that we can carpool. Will be sad I won’t get to go to all my favorite classes, but I will take it as an opportunity to explore and try new routine and classes.
Thanks Lauren. I think I’m still in shock and that’s why I’m able to deal with it.
You got that right Mary.
Wow, sorry to hear about all the hardship right now. You have an awesome attitude about it though, and that is going to get you through it.
I am going to have to look that guy up, because that does sound very inspiring!
Hi Nancy,
I saw the story on a cable channel last night. I feel so bad for the guy!!! But at least he still has his family there for him, & his two beautiful kids…
I’m sorry to hear about your hardship with the two cars… hang in there girlie, everything will be okay…
Wow!!! That is simply amazing! I’m going to have to read up on that guy…maybe be able to catch his story on tv.
I am so sorry you are going thru this. I need to check out this guy’s story when I can.
Hi Cyndi! Hey girl, Thanks! In the past I would emotionally eat my way through my problems. But now I’m learning to deal with it one day at a time.
I’m so sorry about everything your dealing with right now. Some days it just seems to keep coming. BUT your gonna be all right. You have the right attitude to make it. I have gotten through a lot of things in my life just by saying to myself…”There are a lot of people who have it much worse.” You have to focus on the good things. Of course sometimes that easier than others.
Hang in there Sweetie, Things will get better.
Sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way.
Your attitude is absolutely on target. In the midst of the storm there will be a bright path. Carpooling is a good thing and it helps toward getting our Earth more “green”. Things are going to improve in time. I always believe that when we are challenged we discover the true strength of our character.
