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By: 21st Century Dad

21st Century Dad — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:12:51 +0000

@Dad of Divas: The new year is a natural place to reset. Haven’t had an epic fail yet.

@Schroeder: Change by definition is a disturbance in the status quo. That’s not going to happen without a chain of events trickling outward from the epicenter.

@Corina: Moving forward with hope and optimism is what’s right for my family.

I have an idea for my first contest here on 21st Century Dad. Details are coming soon.

By: Corina

Corina — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:52:08 +0000

While I am sorry the past two years have been so hard for you, I am so happy that you are going forward with new hope and optimism. I truly hope for the best for you and your family. Share your troubles here. There are a great many who would support you in all that you go through.

By: brian schroeder

brian schroeder — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:23:19 +0000

elliott–
your post totally bummed me out at first, but then i realized–this what we do, this is what life is. it is trying, failing, trying again. that’s it, really, there isn’t much else to it. the hardest part about it is remembering that you aren’t alone in your trying, failing and trying again; we are all doing the same, side by side. we rarely look up from the task to see that our family, our friends, our partners and children are all laboring at our sides, sometimes even picking us up and helping us back to our feet.

so. just stand back up on your feet, brush the dust off your pants, and try again. this time, though, make only one change–look to your left and look to your right and smile at everyone who is trying with you. and if one of them stumbles, stretch out your hand to help them steady themselves. that’s it.

By: Dad of Divas

Dad of Divas — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:38:26 +0000

I truly hope that 2009 brings you and your family to a better place in all aspects. 2008 was not the best year for you but from what you have said here it seems like 2009 is staring out right. Hang in there and keep digging!