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Keepin' On, Keepin' On

Times have been hard for me but I am keepin' on, keepin' on. Here are some things that I am grateful for...in no particular order!

1. Friends and Family -  providing Tanner and me with roofs over our heads, fish in our bellies (sorry, a poor reference to Finding Nemo) and warm beds. Oh...and sometimes the use of their cars!

2. Securing project/contract work from time to time. That has definitely helped me through some of the more difficult moments.

3. Facebook  - yes, SAD, I know...but it is true. Facebook has allowed me to stay connected with ALL my wonderful friends regardless of geographic location.

4. Cell phone - another sad truth, but thankfully modern technology also keeps me connected to the great big world.

5. Zumbathons - yes, a latest craze of mine. (Thanks, Jennifer L and Vanessa P for introducing me to this)

6. Lieutenant landlords - I was lucky in both Charleston and now Phoenix to find understanding landlords who agreed to rent to me.

YES...Tanner and I have moved into a 2 bed/2 bath condo of our own. I'm wearing my big girl pants again and paying rent. It is GREAT having our own space. Tanner loves his room, sleeps in his crib and has a very large courtyard out our front door to play in. (Thank you, HP, for providing us with this treasure of a community).

7. Yummy food - to entice friends over to our new condo.

8. Kirt - yes, I said Kirt. He has been more involved with Tanner and for that...I am GRATEFUL!

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