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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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As everyone else said. it will get better....you gotta have the lows to appreciate the highs.

If I were you though and a possible change in marital status is coming....I'd get away from that house deal....no matter how good it is....
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Good luck. I hope things work out.
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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From1997 untill 2007 my life was like a really bad dream that I couldn't wake up from. Finally, along about mid 07 things changed for the better. Ten years of "bad" is a very long time, but I made it. Hope ya don't have to go nearly that long, but ya CAN if ya have too. Best of luck to you!
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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The bad times seem to last longer than they really are. The good times never seem to last long enough. Dig the good times while you have them, don't sweat the bad times too much.
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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I have a Harley t-shirt from Daytona 1993:

"Hard times don't last - Strong people do".
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I feel your pain. Been through a couple of tough years myself. Just when I think I can see the light at the end, something else happens. Wife threw me out 5 days before Christmas 2006, my dog died, my truck got stolen, and that's just the short list. Keep your chin up, things might get worse before they get better, but you can choose to not let it break your spirit.
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I was told many a time. GOD dosen't give us any thing we can't handle. Looking back on some of the bad times in my life. So far the words of wisdom are correct. as far as my life goes for now knock wood. Hang in there.
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Trouble doesn't come to stay it comes to pass.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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good luck man, keep the faith. it'll work out for ya! your bike will be fixed this week and you'll get the kids back, and the house will come thru for ya...
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Please be careful, there is a reason why your bike is sick right now. We should never be riding a motorcycle when life doesn't seem fare. Don't ride when you are upset. Someone is watching out for you. Like the MAN upstairs.
 



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