For Christmas my Mom gave me a book ~ "How to Soar Like An Eagle in a World Full of Turkeys" by Robert Stevenson and I really recommend it. It's funny, informative, encouraging and honest.
Here is some facts taken from the chapter Achievement - Failure. When I get really, really frustrated and think "If I get one more "no", I'm going to scream" I can read this chapter, breathe through my nose and press on.
Hope this helps you during those frustrating moments as well.
*A recording company that turned down the Beatles in 1962 stated: "We don't think they will do anything in their market. Guitar groups are on their way out."
*In the mid 1800's the head of the Patent Office in Washington recommended the Patent Office should be closed, because everything that could have been invented had already been invented.
*Beethoven's teacher called him a hopeless composer.
*Albert Einstein's teacher described him as "mentally slow, unsociable and adrift in foolish dreams."
*R.H. Macy failed seven times before his store in New York caught on.
*Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times, but also hit 714 home runs. (my personal favorite)
*Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas.
*An expert once said of Vince Lombardi: "He possesses minimal football knowledge and lacks motivation."
*The testing director for MGM in 1933 wrote the following memo about Fred Astaire's first screen test: "Can't act! Slightly bald! Can dance a little." Mr. Astaire kept the memo over the fireplace in his home.
Have a great day pressing on!
I love to hear how all of these people overcame adversity and did it! Very neat!
ReplyDeleteHello Mary!! I'm so glad that you have made it to Kentucky safely!
ReplyDeleteDo you have any good resources for a virtual on line school. Do you like this route? Have you heard any good or bad news about it? Thank you so much for any help on this!! #3
I've been thinking (and praying for) Mary! But tell me, poster above, how did you know that Anonymous was Mary???
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much to the previous poster for your prayers. #3 let me field this one. Previous poster she did not think I was Anonymous she was referring to a post on the last blog entry where I posted a comment saying hi to all from KY and I spoke to #3 directly about homeschooling. Just looked like she was referring to the Anonomous post but I have never signed on as Anonomous and so again I say hi to all and thanks for any prayer!!!
#3 - I have heard some about virtual online classes. Coincidentally I heard about it again just recently. Something about how the state of Ohio is offering free virtual classes for residents who homeschool. Strange, was my first thought and somehow to controling. However as far as online schooling goes I have no actual experience to share in this area. I personally am to controling an individual and would feel as though I was way too structured using this method. Not to say that I am not structured because I am at times overly organized actually. More I guess of the independant do it my own way type I guess. But I have used some awesome curriculum over the years and do have things I would reccomend if you considered doing your own selected curriculum. Sorry I couldn't be of more help with the virtual schooling. Let me know what you decide and if you do try the online thing let me know if you like it. I am open to new things and I really am taking one day at a time with my 7 year old. He is adopted and is Korean and he really lives up to the stereo type that Koreans are brilliant. He is freakishly smart. He is reading at a 5th grade level and is doing basic algebra and knows all his times tables and can divide. He has some what of a photo genic memory and loves maps and just is super smart. I say all this not to brag (well okay a little to brag) but to say that I will need many resources as I school him in the years to come.
One other thing to add to the cool encouraging list that Tracy shared with us:
Did you know that Walt Disney also claimed bankruptcy before of course regrouping and starting the empire that we now know as Disney. Also Abraham Lincoln claimed bankruptcy as well. As strange as this sounds people for some strange reason find encouragement in the fact that we are not alone at our low points. But that kinda is how the Lord designed us cuz the Bible is full of examples of failure and triumph.
Have a blessed day.
Thank you so much Mary!!! Have a blessed day! #3
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary! It's me, #16 here. I'm the one who became confused as to how the poster knew it was "you!" :-) Having just read the other thread, I now understand her amazing telepathic capabilities! I'm glad you arrived safely and are getting settled - and I will continue to pray that you find happiness in your new location...and that things become a bit easier for you and your family. #16
ReplyDeleteI thought it might be you #16. I'm hoping(and praying) all is well wih you as well. How are things my friend? Do I understand correctly are you all waiting for mid-February now for word from Milojo?
ReplyDeleteJust saw on the news that in the LA area Linnens and things are doing a MOM invented search and the winner is getting their product in the store, happening today and tomorrow...it's with Tamara and Mom Invented. Don't have time to look it up myself but thought I'd pass it on.
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That's odd, Deedra. I believe Linen's & Things went out of business here in New York. I assumed they went out all over. All the stores by me have gone out (and I miss them; I loved that store!) As for you, Mary, you tell me something I did not hear...last I heard from the AP, it was late January for callbacks. Who the heck knows? I've given up trying to figure it out :-) Where did you hear mid-February? I guess I should be checking out other threads more often! BTW, thanks for your kind words, Mary. #16
ReplyDeleteI heard that it would now be Feb as well!
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But who told you guys February? Were you contacted directly by Milojo or Discover, #9? I'm feeling so out of the loop regarding all of this. #16
ReplyDeleteDitto #9 I heard this too.
ReplyDeleteSo be it...February it is, then. But why is no one sharing where or how they heard this latest update? Did you contact Discovery directly? Did they contact you? I hesitate to email the AP again for fear of making a nusiance of myself. Any info regarding this latest timeline would be gratefully received. #16
ReplyDeleteIt is mid February, for call backs. I have been contacted. Just an update!
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating for you Ladies. UGH!!! I will keep praying for you all. Hang in there it's bound to eventually unfold. :-) BTW - #16 I read it in one of the threads. Not trying to start something just trying to stay supportive and positive for you all. How's the housing situation going for you #16? Gotta know what I'm praying for.
ReplyDeleteOH so sorry....Anna's Linens. :)
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Deedra
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How nice of you to ask, Mary. The house situation has been put way back on the back burner in deference to my husband's health issues. Around the same time that the buyers encountered trouble getting the mortgage, my husband was rushed to the hospital (third time since September). I just feel like someone is giving me a message and the message is, "Stay put." I'm going to try and do just that. I just wish the message would also give me specific direction as to how to make the mortgage each month :-) As far as prayers, even I've run out of ideas as to what to pray for anymore...but thanks for the kind offer. That is so nice of you.
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