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Another goal update. Can anyone else post updates?

Posted 10-23-2009 at 06:44 AM by Sandra Bostwick
Updated 01-07-2010 at 10:50 PM by Sandra Bostwick
OK, let's hear it? How are the goals going? Are you working on other goals? What's happening?

I have photo updates to show how I've finished my therapy room and my sanctuary room from organizing or decorating a room. (Remember? the parts of the project at these links.)

I'm still working on getting the photos up, and I'll let you know as soon as it is done.

Anyone else? Please post those updates!
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    Hey Todd... took a look! Thanks for the shout out... I am still going to send you another version or two... I am never satisfied with the first draft of anything I do. But thanks for the props!



    Posted Today at 08:04 PM by A.Daley



    Did you finish your project for Todd? Where can we see it?
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    Sandra and Angie, I mean leave a comment on my web site in the community page. I'm starting to develop a page for the resort I did I kinda do in between breaks with the kids at the school. I'm too tier to deal with it when I get home. You won't see until I make it visable to others. Boy it feels later then it is. It already dark here in San Diego 6:20pm.
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    Oh, I thought you meant on your PassPorter blog. I'll check your page out soon.
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    Why all else in my life is looking miserable I am actually doing exceedingly well at my goal. Sadly on 10-29 I was laid off from a job I loved. I began my 15 minute drive unemployed and finished it with a new job. Working for the MIL. Taking the job was not high on my want list since it is at an asssisted living home. However, as it turned I did just find myself with some "free time" as it were so why not. I took the job to help her out. Being in a home gives me ample opportunities to be helpful.
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    I LOVE assisted living facilities! Can you tell us more about your job? That was a record for meeting a goal, I think!
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    So for I got the introdution going for the new resort I have done. Next I need to fine away to grab the resort logo. Then add in the pictures I took of the room. Pus I may have to go back to take more pictures and more information.
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    WOW, Todd! You really are a man on a mission! Right now it seems as if you are the spark around here. Please keep us posted because this is exciting stuff.
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    I am trying to figure out what I can sell to bring in more money!!!
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    Well, keep at it Scott! We are all routing for you!
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    Angie said:I hope you got my mail, I hope you liked it. I sent it the day you lost Smokey. Anyway, I hope you are doing great and I mish the chats so write soon and take care!





    Posted 11-01-2009 at 08:02 PM by A.Daley

    and I say: Yes, I got your card. I responded someplace here in the blog. I put the card in the beautiful wooden box that they sent with Smokey's ashes! Your card really made my day! Thank you! It is something how much a cat can be missed!
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    I'm finally checking in with an update on my goal (life is a little crazy right now). I'll try to keep it short but a little background might help. DH & I have been on a 12 year journey trying to have children. We have been trying to adopt for the past 4 years. We have been through a lot during this time with miscarriages, surgeries, closed doors with adoption agencies, and failed adoption attempts. About the the time we were thinking it was not meant to be, we found a new agency willing to work with us. They have been amazing to work with (especially compared to what we've dealt with up till now). We spent every waking moment of three months getting all the requirements completed so we could adopt and then the waiting game begins......more to come
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    Thanks for the update, Tricia! Please keep us posted. I can't wait until we can post your goal as achieved!
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    Three short months after having all our adoption requirements completed, I got a call from a coordinator at the agency. We had been chosen by a birthmom out of the 15 families she had been presented with. In open adoption, the birthmom gets to choose the family she wants to raise her baby. Although there is no guarantee until 3 days after birth, this was a great first step. Communication was very slow at first, but after getting up the courage to call us, she decided to officially match with us. Since she lives in NV & we in CA, we had to hire legal representation in both states. In order to get to know her better & hopefully solidify her decision in picking us, we decided to make the 10 hour trip (each way) to go meet her.
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    So much for posting a short update - sorry! Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time with the birthmom & her boyfriend this weekend. I think the connection we were able to make was worth the time, effort & expense of the trip. She should deliver some time in the next month so if all goes well my 12 year goal will be complete soon!
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    THIS IS SO EXCITING!
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    I am so happy for you Tricia!!!
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    Sandra, our 2 Goals are to finally get all our bills paid off so we can start saving up for a new home and our first trip as a Family to Disney!
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    OK, Becki! I've added you to our goals. Thanks so much for joining us!
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    Lookie! I finished my_first_trip_report_The_Key_Largo_Ecotour
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    Sandy, as an update for us, a lot of our bills are slowly but surely getting paid off and even Birthday money I got from my Grandparents and Christmas Money from my mom are going toward those paju bills. I just wished we weren't still having to pay off our computers we got last Oct. That couldn't be fixed and now causing us to use DH's tax refunds to get a new one. We are still putting money aside for a family Disney Trip, but I hope DH doesn't dip into it to pay for Open Bar Costs (since he offered to pay for it for his sister's upcoming wedding because he didn't like her only serving beer and wine). I forgot to mention that another goal at least I have is after getting my few credit cards paid off, not touching them til it's time to pay for a Family Friendly Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party for DSil and FDBil, especially something DS and DFBil's younger sisters can enjoy with us. This is something I want to do for her besides helping her with other parts of her Wedding that she wants but can't afford. I'll feel good about helping her out and making her Wedding Beautiful
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