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SmallFarmGirl
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Hi! Are you symphony from byc?Symphony said:Busy feeding time. I wouldn't know what to do first.
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TTs Chicks
Loving the herd life
They meet me at the gate and escort me to the barn . . they know the routine so it's not near as crazy as it looksSymphony said:
Royd Wood
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TTs Chicks said:They meet me at the gate and escort me to the barn . . they know the routine so it's not near as crazy as it looksSymphony said:
They meet me at the gate and escort me to the barn then remove my straightjacket - Thread starter
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TTs Chicks
Loving the herd life
Royd Wood said:TTs Chicks said:They meet me at the gate and escort me to the barn . . they know the routine so it's not near as crazy as it looksSymphony said:
yep the barnyard is the only place I don't need a straightjacket - Thread starter
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TTs Chicks
Loving the herd life
I need to talk this through and this is the only place I feel I can do that so Sorry ahead of time. (And please no beating me up - I do that enough for all of us)
Things have been hard for the last couple of years.
We were doing pretty good and then EVERYTHING started going up except our pay
We both work for the state and they quit giving raises about 7 years ago so the only way to get a raise is to get a promotion. And then last July they decided to cut our pay by 3% (that means 6% of our household income disappeared!) by forcing us to start paying into our retirement - which has always been a benefit that keeps people working here for less money.
Before we were able to squeak by, but things have finally gotten to the point that we can't anymore. Can't seem to keep a positive number in the bank. In March we had the last payment on a loan (which would have freed up a couple hundred dollars a month) and DH's truck was repoed We had to take out a new loan (so yep still got that payment every month) to get it back and now we have about 4 months left to pay on his truck. 2 weeks ago we lost my truck and I can't afford to go get it back 
I finally had what I wanted and didn't ever want a different vechicle (remember when we bought it 4 years ago, things were still good)
It just seems like it has been one blow after another to our finances for the last 2 years.
I start feeling like a failure and that life just sucks and it's just too hard.
And then I remember how truly blessed I am in ways where it really matters - I have a Saviour who loved me enough to die for me, a wonderful DH, 3 wonderful sons, we are all healthy, family that loves me, a home of our own, food on the table (and in the barnyard), good jobs and so much more. And then I feel guilty for complaining about something like losing my truck when it could be a whole lot worse I feel like a retard some days . . maybe I do need that straightjacket
Thanks for listening
Things have been hard for the last couple of years.
We were doing pretty good and then EVERYTHING started going up except our pay
We both work for the state and they quit giving raises about 7 years ago so the only way to get a raise is to get a promotion. And then last July they decided to cut our pay by 3% (that means 6% of our household income disappeared!) by forcing us to start paying into our retirement - which has always been a benefit that keeps people working here for less money.Before we were able to squeak by, but things have finally gotten to the point that we can't anymore. Can't seem to keep a positive number in the bank. In March we had the last payment on a loan (which would have freed up a couple hundred dollars a month) and DH's truck was repoed
We had to take out a new loan (so yep still got that payment every month) to get it back and now we have about 4 months left to pay on his truck. 2 weeks ago we lost my truck and I can't afford to go get it back I finally had what I wanted and didn't ever want a different vechicle (remember when we bought it 4 years ago, things were still good)It just seems like it has been one blow after another to our finances for the last 2 years.
I start feeling like a failure and that life just sucks and it's just too hard.
And then I remember how truly blessed I am in ways where it really matters - I have a Saviour who loved me enough to die for me, a wonderful DH, 3 wonderful sons, we are all healthy, family that loves me, a home of our own, food on the table (and in the barnyard), good jobs and so much more. And then I feel guilty for complaining about something like losing my truck when it could be a whole lot worse
I feel like a retard some days . . maybe I do need that straightjacket Thanks for listening
elevan
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When things are down for me I just remind myself that life isn't always what I had planned it to be and that there must be a reason for it. It's hard at times emotionally, mentally, physically to move past that thing that is weighing you down, but get past it you will in time.
I wish the best for you and your family and hope that things look up soon.
Roll farms
Spot Master
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TTs Chicks
Loving the herd life
Thanks. I know there's a reason and it will get better. Sometimes I just need to say what I feel without feeling like people are judging me for feeling that way . . know what I mean?elevan said:
When things are down for me I just remind myself that life isn't always what I had planned it to be and that there must be a reason for it. It's hard at times emotionally, mentally, physically to move past that thing that is weighing you down, but get past it you will in time.
I wish the best for you and your family and hope that things look up soon.
I started locking up Stella's baby at night and milking Stella in the mornings this past weekend
I think I'm finally getting it right 
I'm gettting a good bit of milk from her and the baby is only 2 weeks old today.Got 3 meaties and 3 muscovy drakes left to send to freezer camp this weekend.
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TTs Chicks
Loving the herd life
Thanks rolls that's exactly what I needRoll farms said:
