Thursday, October 18, 2012

Dedication


Welcome to the Day 16 of BlogFest 2012!!  Today's host is Suzy at Someday Somewhere.


     I have been dedicated to my husband and our marriage for 15 years and intend to remain dedicated as long as I draw breath.   I have been dedicated to both of my children since they were born.  My little family means the world to me.




      Since that fateful day in 2009 when I decided to maintain a blog, I have been dedicated.  I have had my ups and downs, my share of writer’s block and those moments when there simply was not enough money to keep the internet bill paid and on at home.  I have been dedicated enough to go to the local library and use their computers to insure that I posted regularly and kept up with all the writing prompts that the groups I am affiliated with offered.  It mattered to me.  I wanted to remain connected and refused to allow a little thing like lack of money stop me from posting.




      Dedication means a lot.  Some people like my father and my husband, dedicate most of their lives to their jobs out of necessity.  They stay on the road and keep those tires on their semi trucks rolling to insure that their family can eat, have things, and have a roof over their heads.  They sacrifice part of their lives to just stay afloat, pay the bills,  and survive.  



       People dedicate their time to learn, to help others, and to grow.  In the end one can only hope that the dedication to continue on is appreciated by others until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.



24 comments:

  1. I admire you for the love and dedication you bring to your writing, Kathy. I can only imagine how much more you bring to your family. They are blessed in you. ♥

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    1. Corinne, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!! ♥

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  2. I too admire your dedication, I believe we're all blessed by your example. :)

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    1. Larissa, that is such a sweet thing to say. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. Kathy: What a lovely wedding pic! I can tell you put your heart and soul into everything you do and do it well. Lucky family to be part of your world. The truck pics made me smile as my dad is retired from ABF Freight. He worked in dispatch for various companies since he wass 17! I met my late hubby when I worked with him at a cartedge agent for ABF. That will always be my favorite job I had.

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    1. Winnie, Thank you, this is one of my favorites of our wedding pictures. Of course I liked them all! How cool that was how you met!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  4. kathy, your wedding photo is great! your dress sets you in a certain era, which is awesome. you guys look so sweet and happy!

    your dedication to your blog is admirable; going to the library, wow! amazing!

    have a great weekend!

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    1. Mama Lola, it will be easier now that I have my own laptop. Before I used one of the library's computers and you got an hour to get everything done. 2 hours max if no one else was scheduled after you. We were very happy that night. I love that dress. It still hangs in my closet to this day. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  5. You are very dedicated to everything you do! <3

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    1. JoJo, yeah, I tend to be. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  6. Dedication coulda been your middle name.

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    1. Jo, instead I got stuck with Sue. LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. Nicely done for the prompt Kathy. And thanks for participating in my prompt.

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    1. Suzy, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  8. You are one fine woman and mother, Kathy!

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    1. Journey of Life, Awww thank you. I do the best I can. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!! ♥

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  9. Kathy, you are appreciated. Thanks for sharing this on Larissa's linkup.

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    1. Angie, how sweet of you to say. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  10. This post is a true expression of who you are Kathy. I admire your dedication to things that really matter in life. So I wish you much happiness always. Pleased to have made your acquaintance in cyberspace.

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    1. Betty, it has been so nice getting to know you too over the years. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  11. You have been through so much and still stand tall and proud. You are truly dedicated being the best you can be!

    Susan
    http://todaysworkingwoman25.blogspot.com/

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    1. Susan, all a person can really do is the best they can and that is all I have ever tried to do. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  12. Dedication to the things we love--keeps us going strong!! Great post!!

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    1. Jenn, so very true!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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