tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post3999849508827115530..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: Change - the One ConstantDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-11360526437894330862008-05-30T06:57:00.000-06:002008-05-30T06:57:00.000-06:00Sounds like you & your spouse are about where we a...Sounds like you & your spouse are about where we are. Honey Bear is drawing his SS and investing it. He says he will work for a few more years. We will then be moving back to AL, our last move, we hope. Since I have only had part time employment through the years, there is no retirement from my job. I may actually have to go to work. You know about the insurance thing. There's a gap in our ages Love Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-18695228385150635132008-05-27T19:43:00.000-06:002008-05-27T19:43:00.000-06:00I know exactly what you are saying, Dawn. We have...I know exactly what you are saying, Dawn. We have made so many changes. Downsizing, etc. and I tell you it has all been good and God continues His work with us, which bottom line is what this life is all about anyway. Great read. I'll be praying in the morning at 9:30 (my time)!!<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-85046871319638502712008-05-27T13:17:00.000-06:002008-05-27T13:17:00.000-06:00I don't deal with change very well...and having so...I don't deal with change very well...and having so much at one time has got to be a little stressful, even if it some of it is very good.<BR/>Thankfully, God is always the same and always with us!<BR/>I'll keep praying for your family, dear Dawn...<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>~TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-20252554981978359372008-05-27T12:06:00.000-06:002008-05-27T12:06:00.000-06:00Oh Dawn, I sympathize. I really don't like change...Oh Dawn, I sympathize. I really don't like change - and I absolutley hate learning about new appliances and things. When the instruction book looks like a novel, I just want to scream. It sort of frustrates me to think of all the things my computer and other things are capable of that I will never use (because I just don't know about them!). Ah well...I am sure you will get it all figured outLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-83904155181401995002008-05-27T11:55:00.000-06:002008-05-27T11:55:00.000-06:00Yeah, change is hard to deal with sometimes. I'm g...Yeah, change is hard to deal with sometimes. I'm going to be leaving this job in 5 weeks and it'll feel strange, even though I'll only have been here less than 2 years. I can't imagine how odd it must feel after so many years. I will continue to pray for your and for your family during this time of change.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806252705199445407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-7152729313624590392008-05-27T09:28:00.000-06:002008-05-27T09:28:00.000-06:00I hate change so I'm praying for you as you face a...I hate change so I'm praying for you as you face all of this. I think the older we get the harder change is for us but your Bible verse is perfect so put your focus on God. My prayers will be with you every step you take!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-35570692137033310842008-05-27T09:00:00.000-06:002008-05-27T09:00:00.000-06:00I love that verse. it is really getting me through...I love that verse. it is really getting me through yet another change too, congrats on your making good healthy changes and I think you will totally enjoy your "retirement" cuz I don't see it as retiring but starting your next mission!Lala's worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888227099123265114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-68965362766575934892008-05-27T00:39:00.000-06:002008-05-27T00:39:00.000-06:00Change is good, but usually only a while after it ...Change is good, but usually only a while after it happens! Challenging? yes, and I am with you on the booklet reading and instructions. As far as I can see, life would be infinitely simpler if a WOMAN wrote the manuals!Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-51865028741161134462008-05-26T22:17:00.000-06:002008-05-26T22:17:00.000-06:00Oh...change IS hard, I prayed for you~heatherOh...change IS hard, I prayed for you~heatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903079434457378243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-29551957859270762062008-05-26T21:15:00.000-06:002008-05-26T21:15:00.000-06:00I am sorry I haven't visited you much lately. (Too...I am sorry I haven't visited you much lately. (Too many changes going on here too) Whatever you<BR/>requested prayer about, please know I am praying God takes care of it, as only He can do.<BR/><BR/>I really understand even good things like retiring take some adjusting to. The best advice I can offer is that you give it a little time, and be gentle with yourself about the many changes, and get aJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-90300259916270102582008-05-26T16:10:00.000-06:002008-05-26T16:10:00.000-06:00I am feeling stressed just reading about all of yo...I am feeling stressed just reading about all of your "changes." I know that you will adapt to them well and move on to your "new" life. <BR/><BR/>Yes....I hate all of the manuals. Everytime there is a power outage I have to get out manuals to figure out how to reset all the silly clocks that they come with. Grrr.<BR/><BR/>I must say that I tend to use my warming drawer for storage more than Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-37561937584223269142008-05-26T14:14:00.000-06:002008-05-26T14:14:00.000-06:0015 years...that's a LONG time! I hope you enjoy t...15 years...that's a LONG time! I hope you enjoy the retirement...which with those grandbabies I KNOW you will!kpjarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-21031603257699218802008-05-26T12:25:00.000-06:002008-05-26T12:25:00.000-06:00I think we get so used to our safe little world we...I think we get so used to our safe little world we build around us, any kind of change scares us! But, most of the time that change is the best thing for us...then you look back and wonder why you didn't do that change way before now! My prayers continue for you, dear Dawn!! I never read the manuals either when I get a new appliance or such...they usually confuse me more than they help me anyway!Carole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-55489338115955696882008-05-26T12:04:00.000-06:002008-05-26T12:04:00.000-06:00That is a lot of change to deal with and learn to ...That is a lot of change to deal with and learn to live with. Hugging you in my heart and praying for you too.Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-76168007054467579942008-05-26T09:37:00.000-06:002008-05-26T09:37:00.000-06:00Sounds like you've been busy. I will be retiring ...Sounds like you've been busy. I will be retiring next year so i will get to do the same.<BR/>I continue to pray for you and what's up. I pray all is well. I am using another blog now ~ <BR/>God blessChristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162152550415193254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46832904113077351212008-05-26T08:45:00.000-06:002008-05-26T08:45:00.000-06:00Okay, the first line of my previous comment should...Okay, the first line of my previous comment should say, it is so true. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-43157611872232201042008-05-26T08:44:00.000-06:002008-05-26T08:44:00.000-06:00I like your title, it so true! I am one to only l...I like your title, it so true! <BR/><BR/>I am one to only learn the basics of any appliance, electronic gadget we buy. The manuals sit in a drawer. I know how to make a call on my cell phone and answer it. I've programmed some numbers in the memory, but I never use them. Things are very complicated these days! I just don't want to take the time to figure them all out. :-)<BR/><BR/>I think Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-54925668556253550992008-05-26T07:12:00.000-06:002008-05-26T07:12:00.000-06:00I don't envy you, having to write down every singl...I don't envy you, having to write down every single thing you do at work, for your replacement. I don't think the boss realizes how difficult it is to do that when they insist on it.<BR/><BR/>Change is good though. You're entering a whole new era of your life and I'll bet the first day you get up and realize you don't have to go to that office, you're going to feel like a bird let out of its cageBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-77400009809073563712008-05-26T06:41:00.000-06:002008-05-26T06:41:00.000-06:00we have also lived in our home for 39 years...and ...we have also lived in our home for 39 years...and in July we begin the long process of redoing and bringing it up to somewhat modern looking Kitchen and baths........do you mind if I just send my manuals along to you so you can decipher them for me???<BR/>I prayed for you this morning...<BR/>Love,<BR/>MimiMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829978526818067941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-63413563522458681042008-05-26T05:57:00.000-06:002008-05-26T05:57:00.000-06:00I am so with you on not reading all the manuals th...I am so with you on not reading all the manuals that come with new appliances and cell phones! ha! I just am not good at following the instructions and just seem to do better figuring it out on my own. Well, most of the time.....<BR/>I am not a person that likes change either. I struggle with that in many areas of my life but sometimes change is good and you have so many positive things that youMidlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-11169246640038919912008-05-25T23:22:00.000-06:002008-05-25T23:22:00.000-06:00Change is a very scary thing - when your life is b...Change is a very scary thing - when your life is built on structure and stability! All the changes going on in your life would so much overwhelm me. <BR/><BR/>The fact that you are handling all these changes so readily - you are an amazing woman! I hope one day, I will be more like you. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I am continuing to pray for you and your family. Each time the Lord brings you to mind I RainyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335672537380250487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-42758355994076191032008-05-25T22:39:00.000-06:002008-05-25T22:39:00.000-06:00I NEVER read instruction manuals or maps. I just ...I NEVER read instruction manuals or maps. I just can't, that's all. I have always found stress of kind to be hard. I can hold up and go gangbusters until things calm down then I usually get sick. I am coughing like man, true to my routine! Still praying for your unspoken! :) love, Nancynancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-55698743134399605332008-05-25T22:17:00.000-06:002008-05-25T22:17:00.000-06:00Change, sometimes we feel it is time for it long b...Change, sometimes we feel it is time for it long before it comes and other times it arrives when we least expect it.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it is so wonderful that he is the same and never changes. <BR/><BR/>Our thoughts and prayers are with you.<BR/><BR/>Oh and when you finish you instruction manuals, I have folder and folders full of more I'd be willing to share! Of course, I probably have some for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-152817038904291182008-05-25T22:13:00.000-06:002008-05-25T22:13:00.000-06:00Still praying about your situation. I know it's pa...Still praying about your situation. I know it's painful now, but I think when it's resolved that everything will be much better in the long run. <BR/><BR/>I'm usually pretty good about reading the papers and manuals that come with new gadgets and appliances, but good grief, you've been inundated with manuals and papers! As Susie said, just keep them close at hand for when you need to consult themDiane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46346709655986129702008-05-25T21:59:00.000-06:002008-05-25T21:59:00.000-06:00It is good that God is one constant we can count o...It is good that God is one constant we can count on. I'm still praying for you. I hope that the situation your family is going through will resolve with as little hurt as possible.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480908026387066960noreply@blogger.com