Getting kicked in the n*ts by life

We had a cop/enforcement officer come today and tell us that we need to get our yard cleaned up in two weeks or we're going to be cited. I'm so frustrated. It makes me hate all of our neighbors, even though it was only one, we just paid a plumber to come and fix another issue in the dang house that we paid WAY too much for at the peak of the real estate market.

I'm just tired of it. On top of the house troubles we've got a son getting married at the end of the month and all the drama that entails, my cute little daughter Emma just dislocated her knee-cap and so she's in a brace and can't help me as much as she'd planned, we're still dealing with my son's hospitalization in October, we're summoned to go to court to testify against our felon landscaper in a week, and our older dog has decided she doesn't have to go outside to poop. My oldest daughter's car is broken down and so any time we want to see our grandchild we have to go to their city to pick them up and then drive them back.

I swear...middle age sucks. I'm just waiting for my poor parents to start having problems. I know people have worse problems, I'm grateful for the many things that I DO have....but can we just have some peace please! It's been two years of this constant struggle.

I just want to paint.

D.

BIG hugs, mama. You have a lot of stress and responsibilities on your shoulders. So glad you have face painting as a healthy and artistic escape, what a blessing! I am praying for you, for peace and provision and abundance of goodness over your whole family. And for your dog to stop pooping in the house! Hang in there and know that you are not alone.

I'm sending you peaceful vibes

Oh no! I hope circumstances swing around for you soon. Till then, one day at a time.

JUST BREATH- I am sending a prayer your way!!! Hope things get better like,NOW

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending awesomeness vibes your way!

Denise, I'm praying for you. It sounds like you have a lot of hats to juggle. Relax & have a cup of tea:)

Arrgghh! A dog pooping in my house would be enough to send me over the edge! : ) Man, I hope things turn around real soon for you. Goodluck with your sons wedding.

Thanks for the good vibes. I'll have to go get a cup of tea, Linda...that sounds good right now. I get to paint tomorrow so I can forget about everything else for a few hours.

D.

sending you hugs!

That is alot on ones plate!! WOW.. Perhaps there are a few blessings in some of those things that have yet to appear... A little more patience by the sound of it you may be-able to BREATHE out... Those are my postitive thoughts any how....I loathe hard times...but I love my friends and family who help me through.. So nice that you can tell your FP friends about it.
Take Care Denise and enjoy your Sons wedding..How exctiting. HUGS

Yes, painting is very therapeutic. I had one of the WORST days of my life about 6 months back & I thought I'd never make it through my face painting gig. The job turned out to be a healing relaxing blissful experience by just face painting! It took my mind off everything for the 1st time that week & gave me the moment I needed to set my brain in a new direction, pray & move on! I'm praying just this for you!

It has been more than 2 weeks ago you posted this, I know I'm a little late with my reaction. Hope it is getting better by now?

I join my hopes with the others that things are (or are getting?) better for you!