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Monday, August 3, 2009

I Don't Exist If You Don't See Me

Remember that old Sisters of Mercy song? Prolly not, huh? Well, it was a good one. And that's what's running through my head today as I struggle more and more with losing our home.

On a plus side, my mom has been sympathetic and kind through this whole ordeal. She has no money, but said that if she did, she would give us her last penny if it would help us keep our house. And I know she would (not that I would let her). Because in the end, no matter how much she disapproves of me, or how much we get angry with each other, blood is thicker than water. At least, back home it is. Not so much here in AZ.

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Unknown said...: Sandi, my heart aches for you guys. IT SUCKS, IT SUCKS, IT SUCKS!!!!!! No way around it. I am so sorry. I wish I could do something. If there is something I can do please let me know. Danjee and I would love to take you to the lake. We could do a family trip later in the afternoon if that would work best for Todd's schedule. Let me know.; Monday, August 03, 2009
Adele said...: I am so sad, I can't even express it. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I am here.; Tuesday, August 04, 2009
sandi said...: I love you guys, seriously. I've never been so attached to neighbors and friends as I have here in Castlegate. Okay, gotta go bawl.; Thursday, August 06, 2009

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Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over- extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.

We have named this personality type The Enthusiast because Sevens are enthusiastic about almost everything that catches their attention. They approach life with curiosity, optimism, and a sense of adventure, like “kids in a candy store” who look at the world in wide-eyed, rapt anticipation of all the good things they are about to experience. They are bold and vivacious, pursuing what they want in life with a cheerful determination. They have a quality best described by the Yiddish word “chutzpah”—a kind of brash “nerviness.”

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