I know...

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

With our baby daughter the dust is still settling in my life. I am changing diapers more than I thought I would and surviving on less sleep that I thought was possible. Also learning a lot about patience.

This is the best it gets - our daughter is 35 and we STILL feel responsible for her! (And her kids!) So you need to keep up the patience tablets.

MG

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Hanging on by my fingernails. Working a job that doesn't pay nearly enough for me to live off of, considering bankruptcy to alleviate pressure, have major dental problems and no money to fix them, car is on it's last legs, etc. In a nutshell...I'm miserable and have to fight everyday to keep from walking out into traffic.

I can't say more than the others - but I can say it also. Keep on pushin'.

MG

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

A little nervous. Back in Houston for tests . . . nervous to find good news about my wife's condition next week. Hoping. . .but it's really hard to hope thoroughly and convincingly.

On top of that, the toad Governor wrote our agency out of the budget, dividing it between the agencies of two elected officials, and I'm not sure what is going to happen in the next two fiscal years.

As if you haven't got enough...

I feel for you, Lon.

MG

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

And I'm OK. I spend a lot of time thinking about the glorious past, which wouldn't have been nearly as glorious if I'd stepped out into the traffic when I nearly did. And a lot of time thinking about what to do with my record collection when they cart me off to the old folks home as a hopeless case...

MG

[marcello]

With our baby daughter the dust is still settling in my life. I am changing diapers more than I thought I would and surviving on less sleep that I thought was possible. Also learning a lot about patience.

This is the best it gets - our daughter is 35 and we STILL feel responsible for her! (And her kids!) So you need to keep up the patience tablets.

MG

Sage advise from MG.

Enjoy them while the are small!

[chris olivarez]

A little nervous. Back in Houston for tests . . . nervous to find good news about my wife's condition next week. Hoping. . .but it's really hard to hope thoroughly and convincingly.

On top of that, the toad Governor wrote our agency out of the budget, dividing it between the agencies of two elected officials, and I'm not sure what is going to happen in the next two fiscal years.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for you Lon.

[Jazzin'D92]

WOW! that's a lot of replies guys! But thanks! I'm glad to see everyone is doing for the most part well.

Now Sean I know I'm only a teen but I promise things will get better! Things can not get worse when they're at there worst. Just be greatful for the little things, I know it may be hard but you gotta try. I'll pray for your well being and hope things start going up hill. I promise.

Now for me? Things are going great for the most part. I realized I've loved music more than ever before and it's just gonna get even better! I have a lesson teacher starting in March whish is SPECTACULAR I'm like the HAPPIEST now. Yes I've been practicing a lot. School is ok, the only good part is band. I hate P.E. and Language is starting to become hardcore I'm actually typing an essay NOW for that class. Math seems to get harder but I'm still good at it. My band concert is a week from tomorrow. And I now have a job at a chineese restraunt starting tomorrow! That's to pay for my lessons and other things I may want.

I just want you all to know, I love you guys haha..... I'm glad to be on here. Thanks for all the replies I didn't expect that much! lol

Love

Danie

Edited February 22, 2007 by Danielle

[chris olivarez]

Glad to know things are going well for you Danielle.

[rachel]

A little nervous. Back in Houston for tests . . . nervous to find good news about my wife's condition next week. Hoping. . .but it's really hard to hope thoroughly and convincingly.

I hear ya, Lon. For me it's a sister-in-law who is the sister I never had, advanced ovarian Ca. We recently had some good news about what we thought was a metastasis that actually was not, but the roller coaster chemo ride continues. I understand more than you know how it's hard to hope thoroughly and convincingly. But we keep on, one day at a time.

You and Mrs. Jazzbo are in my thoughts and prayers.

Edited February 22, 2007 by rachel

[Jazzin'D92]

Rachel, I really do hope your sister get's better. And I'm sure she will, it will just take time that's all. I'll pray for her as well!

[GA Russell]

Lon and Shawn and Rachel, I pray for my friends every night, so I will make it a point to include you in them. The Lord will provide, although not in ways that we expect!

[clifford_thornton]

You and Mrs. Jazzbo are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ditto.

And Shawn, I know how you feel - going thru similar trying days myself right now, and it's really hard not to... well, you know. The anti-depressants only go so far, you know, but they do help.

Edited February 22, 2007 by clifford_thornton

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

The anti-depressants only go so far, you know, but they do help.

It was Green, Patton & Dixon who did it for me in the sixties. This music can be quite powerful, if you let it.

MG

[jazzbo]

Rachel, here's hoping the best for your "sis". . . ! Thanks for the prayers and thoughts folks.

Danielle: this is an exciting time for you! I admire your positiveness and your discipline. You'll go far with those!

[Jazzin'D92]

Lol. Thanks Jazzbo.

I hope everyone is still doing well. I'm gonna go to work now, so I'll be on tomorrow. Sleep well tonight!

[PHILLYQ]

Glad to hear you are doing well Danielle- good news is always good to hear.

For Rachel, Lonson, Shawn, I wish you the very best and hope that things work out for all of you and your loved ones.

[Jim Alfredson]

There's a lotta love in this thread! Here's hoping for the best Lon and Rachel and Shawn. Life is good at one thing: Throwing you curve balls.

Personally, I'm doing well and the family is doing well. Alison's health problems have still not been resolved (or even diagnosed, for that matter) but she is doing great and working hard at her job. If you looked at her, you wouldn't even know she was sick. I don't know how she does it. She is a strong gal.

I'm having a great time in Israel, but I really miss my family, especially little Zora. Being a stay-at-home dad is the most amazingly rewarding job I could ever imagine. I never thought I would love it as much as I do. I would give up music for it.

My younger sister is having a girl in about 5 months or so, her first. Very exciting. More babies! I hope we can have another as well. It has been incredible to watch Zora grow and learn and become her own person.

Danielle, music is never-ending. Sometimes you'll feel like you got it, like you can play anything. The next instant, you'll be knocked down to the ground. There is always something new to learn. Music is the only reason I still believe in some sort of Creator (although who or what "he" might be is beyond me at this point). Infinity expressed within finite means. That about sums it up.