tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post2786975635217907657..comments2009-01-26T20:54:51.517-05:00the lil beenoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-69110515057152918712009-01-26T20:54:00.000-05:002009-01-26T20:54:00.000-05:00I love this hopeful,wise post. Best of luck, Jen.Relynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-55295516164258072972009-01-26T17:08:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:08:00.000-05:00beautiful thoughts and photos!Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090557475777278911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-60186479122622142992009-01-25T19:49:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:49:00.000-05:00Wow. Your hope and levelheadedness are quite inspiring! And I'm glad you're approaching things with such a positive attitude. I have much to learn from you and others like you. Thanks :)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08875843561389199651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-77318576108903094672009-01-23T22:15:00.000-05:002009-01-23T22:15:00.000-05:00The best is definitely yet to come! Such a wonderful and thoughtful post Jen. Wonderful goals that we could and should all look to achieving.Knitsonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351935917938996903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-51938184262431694982009-01-22T11:36:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:36:00.000-05:00wonderful post jen! i think it's great that you have a super positive attitude. it's also super great that you've turned something that wasn't too pleasant into something positive. <BR/><BR/>and much luck with the job hunt too!a print a dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17139950044168441003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-7068698831578059882009-01-22T09:37:00.000-05:002009-01-22T09:37:00.000-05:00Great post! Very stimulating... :)Laurahttp://myeloise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-21492076423793429362009-01-22T09:07:00.000-05:002009-01-22T09:07:00.000-05:00You have such an amazing outlook~ good things gravitate to those who are so open.<BR/>My Mother use to always say- "When one door closes- another one opens". <BR/>I see lots of doors opening for you~<BR/>D~Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04767701070804383829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-18209886168803380662009-01-22T08:42:00.000-05:002009-01-22T08:42:00.000-05:00best of luck to jen... wishing all good things to come her way!heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896915486353470418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-69983705684957324682009-01-21T23:50:00.000-05:002009-01-21T23:50:00.000-05:00a lovely and appropriate post, especially for these past few days. i love your bullet on "embracing change". there's lots of it going on and we just have to hold tight for the ride.valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04229959466275517597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-48579631782027978212009-01-21T22:56:00.000-05:002009-01-21T22:56:00.000-05:00i was feeling a bit down today, but this post has brought me hope, that things will get better! and it really reminded me that i must enjoy the little things... i know 2009 will be a great year for jen, and i hope i can say the same! <BR/><BR/>melisa, you really know how to pick guest bloggers! :)painted fish studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888396609676707356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-40767671140190548982009-01-21T22:33:00.000-05:002009-01-21T22:33:00.000-05:00You are so strong. I loved reading this - your sincerity and optimism are so inspiring and refreshing. The good news is, like President Obama said, that we can (and must) pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off, and make things happen. You're already half-way there.Chessa!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14619953390847121652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-88992859701955351732009-01-21T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-21T21:31:00.000-05:00Wonderful pairing of photos and sentiments. You'll find a great job in a great new life. I just know you will.Anna - Three Sneaky Bugshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11612047030304416859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-23395709868285047582009-01-21T17:45:00.000-05:002009-01-21T17:45:00.000-05:00What a lovely post. I really admire you and wish you all the best in finding another job that you love even more. xxi.d.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05960389100180514019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-44789873519862860672009-01-21T17:39:00.000-05:002009-01-21T17:39:00.000-05:00You Go Girl!dolcechichttp://dolcechic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-40639094732375315412009-01-21T16:50:00.000-05:002009-01-21T16:50:00.000-05:00Yes! Thanks for a brilliant, inspiring post. I love your photos and your renewed assessment of the things that matter. Optimism and creativity have always been among your greatest strengths, and they will carry you into easier times.<BR/><BR/>No one likes struggle, uncertainty, or loss...but by accepting responsibility for our setbacks, by treating life's challenges as opportunities, we grow.Chadhttp://www.chadblinman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-45988923134388495512009-01-21T15:49:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:49:00.000-05:00Excellent post and very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. I had not heard of Mondo Beyondo before but I love it!Chellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11766327199556947708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-48119746180921189342009-01-21T15:05:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:05:00.000-05:00Oh Jen, I'm so happy to read your words and know that you are ok. You are ok. Everything is going to work itself out. That's coming from someone knows all too well...xoxomisschrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02580565324958266778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-70176365581840878932009-01-21T14:07:00.000-05:002009-01-21T14:07:00.000-05:00I fully agree with everyone here. It takes a really strong and insightful person to turn something negative into a positive, and I can't think of any better a lesson to teach your kids than this. Thanks so much for sharing your story, Jen. I love love love your photos!The Lil Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271310136010979584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-62231372464824630572009-01-21T13:58:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:58:00.000-05:00Hey Jen - great post and great attitude. I read somewhere recently that people make it through things they didn't know they could and come out stronger with new talents and ideas and end up counting the rough part a blessing. Sounds like that is what's happening for you. Best wishes on the job hunt!!Jackiehttp://wrensnest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-78782149667258603642009-01-21T13:48:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:48:00.000-05:00Oh, Jen. You know I heart you. The best IS yet to come...and I can tell just by your tone that it's starting already.<BR/><BR/>xomaryhttp://www.itsprettygood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-35326335673282552222009-01-21T13:37:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:37:00.000-05:00great post, very inspiring!solo nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04955852651252163102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-84119186042644118042009-01-21T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:23:00.000-05:00I;m sad and happy for you at the same time....however, mostly HAPPY!!<BR/>You are an amazing woman and an inspiration to your kids.<BR/>I am looking forward to hearing about all the new things that lie ahead of you.<BR/>Go get 'em Girl!!C Maisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03154342599489256012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-51674777270482607912009-01-21T13:06:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:06:00.000-05:00great pictures! I admire how amazingly optimistic you are inspite of all the negative that can certainly bring one down. The best IS yet to come!heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11731111329992789007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-44580956703132402062009-01-21T12:59:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:59:00.000-05:00What a nice post. You have a lovely outlook and great things will definitely head your way. Attitude is everything!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Those are sweet pics!zakaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17050000234750719978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-30807903909585908212009-01-21T12:12:00.001-05:002009-01-21T12:12:00.001-05:00i'm sorry you're going through such challenging times. i think your positivity is wonderful and you are right, the best is yet to come. your photos are always beautiful and the principles you have set forth will help you stay grounded. good luck with everything.cindy : quainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.com