I Will Not Be Here For You Today

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As some of you know, yesterday was mine and my husbands 6 year anniversary. He was away at work so we didn't get to celebrate.

I spoke about how important support is and how it will help us succeed in reaching our goals and help to ensure that we don't give up.

Family Still Comes First

Many of us have families which include children. We know how fast they grow up and then we have the memories.

Building those memories is an important part of them growing up as well as helping us become mentors to them.

My girls have done so good dealing with me being on my laptop throughout the day. They have been my sheering section as well as the ones giving me the "good job mom".

I have 5 children who are grown and on their own. Three from my first marriage and 2 from my second.

The first one ended in divorce. It was not a good marriage by any means. My second one was awesome. My second husband passed away from a massive heart attack while I was at work.

My first husband passed away a year and 3 months later. Alcoholism and drugs finally took their toll on him.

So, you see the 2 girls I am still raising have had a rough start with life (one was abused severely) and the other thinks that I am her mother and my husband is her father.

And to us, we are. I have had her since birth. She was released from the hospital and has been with me since.

Family is very important to me. My life has shown me that family doesn't have to mean violence and hatred.

I wanted my family to have what I didn't, closeness, love and stability. For a few years now I have been able to do this since meeting my current husband 9 years ago.

Making More Memories

I didn't tell you all that for sympathy. I don't need that crap. I am very strong and stubborn. My reason for sharing was to emphasize the importance of family.

Nothing in life is a guarantee. Some of us know this better than others. I dedicate most of my time to my business and WA.

I am able to balance it very well for the most part. As you may know when my girls have any type of game, meet match or activity, I am there with cell and tablet in hand.

BUT today, I will be on our new (used) boat with our girls. I will have my cell, but it will be taking pictures.

Our girls have no idea we bought a boat as it is at a dock. So I will not be checking my notifications, working on my site or anything today.

This community will be here for you, or I will respond to you when our "memory making" day is over.

I hope everyone has an awesome day today.

Wishing you the best in all you do

Lee Ann

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Family has to come first!

Derek

Absolutely Derek.
I don't have but a few more years with them.

Going to enjoy them as much as possible.

Lee Ann

No matter what job or business you're in, you have to be able to put it aside and give your family your full attention. Have an absolutely wonderful day!

That is so true Janelle.
I love that quality time with them to.

They are great stress relief as well.
Wishing you the best in all you do

Lee Ann

Have a wonderful day with you fam, Lee Ann! :)

Thank you Zarina.
We had a wonderful time for sure.
It went to fast though.

Lee Ann

Hi Lee Ann,

Yeaaaa... I wish you and your husband an awesome and exhilarating day today.

Wow... 5 kids. How wonderful. I have 4 kids (step-kids) ... they are my kids even though they're grown up now. Family is important (even though they don't give me support on my online business). I know they love me and they feel the same. They lived with their Father and me when they were very young.

Make new memories today, laugh lots, and give love. Make new friends along the way today. Just LIVE today and all your tomorrows to the fullest! I'm thinking of you as you do this.

Monica

Monica,
Thank you do much.We had a really great time. We had a lot of laughs. I took pictures and a video.

I am sure you have many memories from raising your 4 : )
The good and the bad, are all needed memories

I try to live daily by that same advice that you have given.
Wishing you the best in all you do

Lee Ann

Hi Lee Ann,

That's wonderful, I knew you two would have a great time!

Yes, I have lovely memories of my kids and of my husband too. At the end, it will be all we have... just memories but beautiful memories.

I have been doing that too, live one day at a time... life is short.

Have an amazing week Lee Ann.

Ditto... I wish you and your family happiness and success!

Monica

Thank you for sharing your story Lee Ann.
It's not easy to share personal story like this but hey, we are all family here. I believe you are a strong person to keep going despite all the challenges.
Have a nice break.

:)
Joe

You are such a sweetheart Joe. I really appreciate you : )
You are right, we are family here, which is why I shared a little of my life.

We all have our stories and they may be a lot different than others, but here we are all headed for the same goal.

I get my stubbornness from my dad and his side of the family. Thanks to God I can get through anything.

We had an awesome time.

Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann

All successful persons are stubborn with their goals. Stubbornness can sometimes equal to determination.
All the best to you too Lee Ann.

:) Joe

Love your post and your ability to prioritize.

As the saying goes, no one on their death bed has ever been heard to say “I wish I’d spent more time at the office”.

Enjoy your wonderful day!

Kyle Ann

That is a good one Kyle Ann.

Thank you my friend. I definitely know where my priorities lay.
We had a lovely day on the lake.

It was a lot of fun. Some of my older children and grandbabies will be coming down to visit in a couple weeks and we will be going out again to celebrate my daughters 30th birthday.

I can't wait.

Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann

Thanks for the update!
So pleased to hear about the joy that day brought to you. I don’t see my grandchildren as much as I would like, every moment is so precious-they grow up in the blink of an eye.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Kyle Ann

Love this post, LeeAnn! Family is THE MOST IMPORTANT to me as well. My Daughter is 41 and we are best friends. She stops in to bring me a SPECIAL coffee often or calls and invites me out to dinner (just the two of us) at least every week or ten days (often). We often just spend an afternoon just sharing WA ideas together.
It's the best times in life!

Aw Fran, that is awesome!
Is she a member here too?

My oldest is 32, but none of them want to do this. They don't have the patience nor can they sit still long enough : )

I love that relationship you have with her. It really is special.

Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann

Yes, she is WA premium and is getting referrals like crazy. Only been a member 5 months.

That is awesome. Good for her.
I am so happy for you both : )

Memories are the very spice of life

Thank you Elaine and Scarlett
You are absolutely right my friend.
The good and the bad help make us who we are : )

Lee Ann

Enjoy your time with the family. Time flies by so fast and then the kids are grown and leave home. It's a precious time so enjoy it.

Absolutely Glen.
I love every minute with them.

My 13 yr old daughter is going to do football this year and I am so excited. She is an amazing young girl who has been through so much at a very young age.

There is never a dull moment here for sure. But I love every bit of it.

Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann

Thanks for sharing Lee Ann! I think family is most important as well (I include friends and pets in this). I always try to remember I work to live, not the other way around. Have fun boating! We have a boat also and I never seem to have time during the three months the weather is nice so I'm really thinking about selling...

Jukka,
Don't sell, use it my friend. You deserve it.

You really should make time for it. Even if it is just one day every other week.

I am sure you already know how good it feels to be out on the water.

I know life keeps you busy, but taking one day here and there will do so much good.

YOU deserve it my friend. If have a pet that might enjoy it as well, take it along with you.

Our Mastiff has been boating, we haven't take our Retriever yet though. And the Mastiff can only go if there is room for her : )

We have had so much rain even our 3 months of nice weather hasn't been so nice.

No matter what you do, make sure you take the time to enjoy yourself and reward yourself for the hard work you do.

Wishing you the best in all you do
Lee Ann

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