tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post114358054616202254..comments2023-11-03T02:57:13.789-05:00Comments on The Adventures of TriSaraTops: clarityTrisaratopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03516116052466206839noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1144162486436371992006-04-04T09:54:00.000-05:002006-04-04T09:54:00.000-05:00You guys will definitely be in my thoughts and pra...You guys will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590295954365525648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143684738407739982006-03-29T21:12:00.000-05:002006-03-29T21:12:00.000-05:00Awesome post - thank you for writing this. It give...Awesome post - thank you for writing this. It gives clarity and perspective. <BR/><BR/>And by the way, I thought that I was the only one to eat pancakes for dinner...!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143661076779364082006-03-29T14:37:00.000-05:002006-03-29T14:37:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear about you guys being RIFed. I was "...Sorry to hear about you guys being RIFed. I was "RIFed" years ago...but the good news was that I was able to collect unemployment because of it!<BR/>And the $$$ somehow, (doesn't it always?) shows up for most to be re-hired...so let's hope it does this year! It's all such B.S. And we wonder why we can't keep the young, enthusiastic teachers such as you and your husband!? Duh!<BR/>I don't know where public education is headed, but it's not the schools or educators that need the "fix"-and I could go on and on...but this is about triathlon training..right? Hang in there and go for a run, swim, or clang some weights around to get out the anger and get your bldd pressure back to normal!Fe-ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143635625710326882006-03-29T07:33:00.000-05:002006-03-29T07:33:00.000-05:00You can have my spare tire anytime you need it. A...You can have my spare tire anytime you need it. And next time I see you, you get a big hug.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903883660163304283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143609328300849242006-03-29T00:15:00.000-05:002006-03-29T00:15:00.000-05:00I am so impressed with how you always have a posit...I am so impressed with how you always have a positive attitude. I could learn a lot from you. By the way, sorry, I wish I could spare a clincher tube, but I race on tubulars. =) And you're going to finish way before that 17 hours mark.qcmierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993355080112850236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143604210786978202006-03-28T22:50:00.000-05:002006-03-28T22:50:00.000-05:00Great perspective and attitude! May the Lord's joy...Great perspective and attitude! May the Lord's joy & peace be with you and Matt even through this temporary set-back. <BR/><BR/>I can't believe they are cutting back on teachers in the States. We have a huge shortage of people like Matt here in Singapore - young men/women with a passion to teach, and it is hurting our schools. Maybe you and Matt should come to work in exotic Asia for a few years and be a blessing to the kids here. :)Kewl Nitroxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517712376525962375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143601730354226302006-03-28T22:08:00.001-05:002006-03-28T22:08:00.001-05:00Sara - I believe, like you do, that things work ou...Sara - I believe, like you do, that things work out for a reason. It's happened to me too, (ok, so I only have 1 bachelors and 1 masters) but it's been 2.5 years and I'm still here, life hasn't ended!<BR/><BR/>I've learned that my job doesn't define my self-worth, like it used to. I've learned to value my family time. <BR/><BR/>I've learned to keep one eye open for that proverbial magic sign! Life is full of opportunites, if only we could pause long enough to see them. Keep your head up, your ears perked, and your eyes open, and you'll begin to find them. Good luck to you both!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436424232430968215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143601705319256462006-03-28T22:08:00.000-05:002006-03-28T22:08:00.000-05:00Great perspective! That stinks that you guys have ...Great perspective! That stinks that you guys have been through this so much. I was laid off back in 2001 (right after 9-11) and at the time it was the worst day of my life, and then I realized if THAT was the worst day of my life I've really had it pretty easy. Now I look at it as a huge learning experience and a major lesson.<BR/><BR/>So no spare tire but I have no doubt you guys will end up on top!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904635948454938056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143593460875853582006-03-28T19:51:00.000-05:002006-03-28T19:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for that post, Sara. Tough times, but your ...Thanks for that post, Sara. Tough times, but your attitude is stellar, and some of that is rubbing off on me and my own work situation. <BR/><BR/>I hope that things sort themselves out over the next few months, for both our households!BuckeyeRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375077439519438301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143584215020522222006-03-28T17:16:00.000-05:002006-03-28T17:16:00.000-05:00I see goo things too! :)I see goo things too! :):)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17613685986312715512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143583158177124452006-03-28T16:59:00.000-05:002006-03-28T16:59:00.000-05:00TriSarahTop, I was about to comment on the past po...TriSarahTop, I was about to comment on the past post but bloggre is down or <BR/>something.<BR/><BR/>I am gald u are feeling better. I am also glad Matt is quite positive at things.<BR/><BR/>I pray that both of you will have direction as to what to do.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227378544813320248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143582528788708402006-03-28T16:48:00.000-05:002006-03-28T16:48:00.000-05:00I'm a HUGE fan of the public school system having ...I'm a HUGE fan of the public school system having grown up in it myself but what about a private school position? It sucks to have to bail on the kids that need good teachers the most but it could offer some stability that the current situation doesn't. I'm sure you considered this...some of my best public school teachers ended up in the private system after being R.I.Fed. Hang in there...the picture will clear soon and it'll be obvious what course you guys should take...Hollyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643256123648282064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143581946764762282006-03-28T16:39:00.000-05:002006-03-28T16:39:00.000-05:00lol i see good things for you, not goo things ;)lol i see good things for you, not goo things ;)E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143581915505669312006-03-28T16:38:00.000-05:002006-03-28T16:38:00.000-05:00My husband has a double masters and works for fami...My husband has a double masters and works for family friends at a butcher block :) It isn't his dream profession (teaching german) but we get by :)<BR/><BR/>You and Matt are a tough couple you will get through this and you will pursue the dreams you want to fufill together! I see only goo things for you two!E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1143581282595343142006-03-28T16:28:00.000-05:002006-03-28T16:28:00.000-05:00I LOVE your attitude about this. Rolling with the...I LOVE your attitude about this. Rolling with the punches is definitely the way to go. Stressing out over something you can't control will only make you sick. I know your hub will make the right decision and a better opportunity will present itself. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully soon! Keep training, it will keep you sane.:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17613685986312715512noreply@blogger.com