Wow Contry! Quite a bit going on. I can relate believe me as I am going through similar things.
Just got back from Phoenix after a big medical test. That is just going on and on, and on! My bf and I are on the outs and that's a pisser right before the holidays
But, back to you! No matter what as you know we don't have to use or drink, you know that and for four years now you know you can make it without letting the booze into the equation!
Contraire, there are quite a few things going on that are great and of course that is what we must concentrate on. I know I must concentrate on the good and I have to remind myself to. If you are like me; however, I must have my pity party moments, go through them, let them pass, and pull myself up. Don't dare let anyone tell me about Ethiopians starving when I am having my well deserved pity party moment. It's my party and I'll cry if I want tobut we get over it hopefully quickly, pick up and appreciate what we do have in our lives. Peace and peace of mind is greater than all the gold foretold in Irish lore but tell that to the Leprechaun!
The best to you in the building of your career with Wal-Mart. Obviously there is opportunity there. They could probably bailout all the banks and the American automakers by writing one single check!
And, I am sorry about your goat. You had the best intention and made the best judgement call based on the information that you had at the moment....I'm sure your decision was not based in irresponsibility.
I hope to hear more from you Contry. As you may or may not know, MSN is closing their old style Groups but there are plenty of user groups and a new website that we have expanded onto located on the What's New Page! The lights here however, go out February 21st, 2009.
Take care!
Brandon