The Year Of The Suck…
Wow, did 2009 suck for you as much as it did for me?
It was…just…awful. I can’t wait for it to be over. There were points (and still are) where I feel like I just didn’t want to keep pushing. Give me an electric blanket and a bathtub full of water. But I got these two little people counting on me to not screw it up.
So, yes, 2009 was awful. I realize we aren’t at the end yet, but we’re close. I’m moderately comfortable that I will accomplish all three of my New Years Resolutions. Of course, we do still have December, so maybe I’m a idiot for saying anything this early.
Whatever. What happens, happens.
You know what I need. I need you to give me a shout-out. Right here, right now. Leave a comment. It can be as little as four words, ‘I feel ya, dude’ or three paragraphs (Becca). Just give me a push. If you ever planned on commenting here on this blog, make it this post.
Go.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:13 am
Hey Patrick … I’ve been down the same road and while life (healthwise for both my wife and I sucks llama balls) definitely has its downs I can honestly say that the ability to keep getting back up and spitting the prick right in the eye is the most important thing – if only for your own sanity.
So keep picking yourself up bud and kick life right back in the balls – you’ve got little ones and a wife who know you can do it.
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November 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
I know exactly how you feel. Wish I could see a light at the end of this tunnel.
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November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am
You know I dig ya dude! Think of this as a character building year…ok, I’m trying to be positive… Even though a lot of external things suck, you do have a wife and two boys that love you and think you’re super man!
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November 20th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
What can I say…this life sucks. Pain, poverty, hunger, war, crime, terrorism, politics……..but somewhere mixed in with all that negative is the beautiful things. The smiles of kids who love us no matter how fat we are or how many times we lose our tempers at them. The trees were so beautiful this year…but only for a very short time, and now winter sets in. Sometimes the ends just don’t meet…but we live through it, you know!
When we reflect, we always see things in black or white. There were good times and there were bad times. But life is what’s in the middle. The monotony of everyday routines…..both beauty and pain are buried in there together. Even routines are unreliable…just when you get used to the way things are…something unforseen happens and you are off in a new direction.
Revel in the routine of life, that means you still have life left in you to live!! As long as you are alive, there is hope. You just have to put this yucko year behind you and look forward and ponder somethings you can do or change to get on to the next routine that awaits you. The good news is, you have a family to wake up to and that’s 3 more good reasons to keep your chin up! Those boys will no doubt encounter hard times in some way and they will have these lessons learned to help them through. They will tell their kids, “You know what my dad would have done in this situation??”
There, 3 paragraphs as per usual! LOL 
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I feel completely responsible for this horrible year. If it wasn’t for my poor health we would not be in the emotional, financial, and stressful situations that we are in. I am so blessed to have you for a husband. This has been such a hard year I don’t know where I would be without you. A lesser man would have walked away, but you stayed and have taken on so much, way more than your share. And you are still carrying the loin’s share of the work. I don’t know how you do it everyday. I love you for the man that you are. You are an Amazing father, the boys look up to you and even Steak has stopped telling you to go away all the time. I love you!!
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November 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
To the adage, what does not kill you makes you stronger. I say Here Here !!
Patrick you are stronger than you think and this year has proven it, you should be proud of yourself and pat ( ha ha) yourself on the back !!! For being a great father, husband, provider, support sysytem, chauffeur, taxi driver, friend, employee, nascar driver ( for the times you rushed to meet or get jen to the hospital), bread winner and overall chieftain of your family.
I salute you sir and your wife is right she is a damn lucky lady to have you !! You have monster cahonies my friend and carry on you wayward son and journey where you have never before. I hope 2010 is a great success for you and your family.
Love ya
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November 20th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Keep going.
Oh. That’s only 2 words instead of the requested 4.
Well, then… it will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. (I totally stole that somewhere, I think, but who cares, it’s true.)
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November 20th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Yeah, life sucks. But don’t worry, when it’s over there are 72 virgins. You can’t have sex with the virgins, because then they wouldn’t be virgins anymore, but there is an endless supply of caramel corn. Do you like caramel corn? I hope so, cause the virgins don’t really know how to make anything else. Anyways… hope this helps.
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November 21st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I love you, man. You have been one of my closest friends for like, 25 years. Who does that? We’ve had our moments, but for some reason, we keep ending up back together.
I’m not a doctor. I cant say the health issues will improve. I can only pray they will. I’m not rich, so I cant give you money, to get you out of the hole. But, I can offer you love and friendship and a shoulder to cry on, or a sounding board (more likely) to yell at.
Just know, even though you dont think so, there are LOTS of people who love you. We all may seem too busy, but if you reach out and say ‘hey’ Im certain we would all come running. (at least I would)
I love you, man!
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November 22nd, 2009 at 8:49 am
This year has been horrible. I agree wholeheartedly. I am so ready for it to be done.
Those are awesome kids and you have an amazing wife, and that counts for a lot. She’s right, and you should listen to everything she wrote in her comment.
I wish you and your family peace, love, happiness, good health, and prosperity in 2010.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
So, I can’t say that my year has been as bad as yours. But I can say that I am the only one that uses up our health insurance/dental insurance year after year and I’ve cost our family thousands of dollars because of it. I’ve put a financial and emotional strain on our family. Make sure your wife knows she is more valuable to you than anything, even paying the bills, because people always come first. What if your ship really came in and you had more money at the end of the month than you knew what to do with, but your wife and kids were gone. It just wouldn’t matter. Always count what’s important. Count that first. Everyday. Your wife and kids are incredible because they have a strong daddy/husband to take care of them. They’re lucky that way.
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