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Sometimes, Good Things Happen to Good People

Lindsay Maddox — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:34:13 +0000

When this whole unemployment thing started, we hunkered down for the long haul. We immediately hooked up unemployment benefits, medical insurance, and WIC. We put holds on bills that we could wait to pay and paid minimums on others. Let’s face it: This economy sucks and you just never know when you’ll be able to find a job.

One step closer.

Lindsay Maddox — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:51:02 +0000

I can’t believe it’s only been one week since Clint was laid off. One week ago, we were still in shock… we were still coming to grips with what his unemployment could mean for us. It’s incredible what a difference a week makes.

I slept 11 hours (& our church rules).

Lindsay Maddox — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:22:59 +0000

Immediately after I blogged last night, I fell asleep on the couch next to Clint who has, for some reason that still remains a mystery to me, decided to start playing Shining Force on the Sega Genesis again. Yes, Sega. Like, the old-school video game console. Sonic the Hedgehog style.

Distractions: The good and the ugly.

Lindsay Maddox — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:59:30 +0000

Day Four of Clint’s Unemployment: It’s just a normal Saturday.

It struck me this morning how today seemed totally normal. Clint was home, but he was supposed to be home, since it’s Saturday. Our family dynamic was the same as it usually is on Saturday. It all seemed comfortingly normal. It helped that we had distractions all day long. Mine started first thing.

My ladies.

Lindsay Maddox — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:50:31 +0000

Day Two of Clint’s Unemployment: The day of le sigh.

This was my fortune at dinner. I'm not sure I want *everything* to come my way. Sounds overwhelming.

Well, yesterday got worse.

Lindsay Maddox — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:20:16 +0000

‘Member my terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day yesterday? ‘Member how Zander pooped in the toy bucket and the whole day seemed hellish, but my friend Renee saved the day by being so awesome?

Thank goodness for Renee.

Lindsay Maddox — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:07:00 +0000

Every November for the past few years, I have made it a point to post one thing I’m thankful for every (okay, almost every) day. First, it was Facebook posts, then last year I turned it into blog posts. It has been good for me, particularly in the month that begins the holiday season, to make it a point to find one thing I’m thankful for each day.

Read more on Thank goodness for Renee….

Being judgemental? Or trusting a gut feeling?

Lindsay Maddox — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:32:25 +0000

Something happened at church today that has never happened to me before… at least not to this extent. I’m still trying to figure out why I reacted the way I did.

You rule. (Yeah, you.)

Lindsay Maddox — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:14:05 +0000

I have never been a part of such a unique job interview process as the one for Verity Mom has been. It has been so well organized, thought out, and executed. Everything about it screams professional, fun, and unique… I love it.

Lindsay is a dork who needs help.

Lindsay Maddox — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:05:51 +0000

For reals, I am 100% dork-ified and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s why I put myself out there, why I keep applying for these blogging jobs, and keep enjoying making a goof of myself on camera.