Totally off topic...but I had to share...

pattydaisy · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Jac! What a terrific accomplishment. It's amazing you were able to get thru the tough course work, raise your pups & devote so much time & energy to helping us all on this wonderful forum with your valuable insight, information & caring.
Isn't it great getting into a new career at this age? It's terrific that we can have the option to change what we do. Sure beats having a mid-life crisis! In fact, you're just too busy to have one.
I changed careers in my 40's - I went from being a Psychiatric Social Worker to being an Optometrist. Setting new & challenging goals & then reaching those goals in life keeps you young even though it's a tough going at times. I don't know about you, but while in the midst of studying I often felt like I'd die of old age before I finished. Rolling Eyes

Of course, loving our doodles & being entertained by them keeps us young also!
Wishing you all of life's best.
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Maureen · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

Jac, good friend, I'm SO GLAD you posted of your good news and your relief! (and HAPPY BIRTHDAY too by the way! Wink

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keywee · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

Wow! Jac, you are so awesome! Congratulations! You are my hero! I always wanted to have a second career once my kids are grown and gone. People like you remind me that it is possible and do-able! Go 'head, girl!
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Jac · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks Maureen!

You too, Gabriele, thank you! Wow, you impress me...I could NEVER go into your field...that is why I chose the law, I am not keen on numbers or science...but I can talk my way out of just about anything! Laughing

You have it exactly right...sometimes I worried that it would be too much, but then I realized that everyone was having the same trouble...and that I am not all that unusual (even considering that I am reinventing the second half of my life!)
Congratulations to you! I have always been so impressed with the compassion and knowledge you are able to mix so well to help us on this forum...everyone here has something special to offer and I feel so fortunate to belong to such a fine group!
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Jac · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

Hey, Susanna! You were writing at the same time I was!

Thanks you so much...you are very sweet...don't you ever forget that you can do it! And if you ever need a little nudge, let me know, I'll gently remind you that you have it! Wink

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Doodlesville · Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 1766 Location: VA

congrads Jac!!! that is just awsome!!! you should be proud!!! have fun in Tahoe,,wish i was there!!! Smile

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lauren46 · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:

I meant I sent you PMs and you never replied I will send them again

Jac · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks Nancy! Wouldn't that be fun? C'mon and join us sometime...we can always arrange a trip to Tahoe!

Lauren, please do resend them...I have checked, and didn't get anything that I have not responded to...I certainly will be happy to visit with you...in fact, I'll PM you and give you my private email address!
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Julee · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

CONGRATULATIONS!! You are the queen of multi-tasking! Very Happy

I pay you
homage. Your Doodles must be very proud of their momma. Smile

Julee

gracielou · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject:

Well, Congrats of course but I had emailed you and did that when you emailed me but again congrats on what you have done. I think working in some type of law with dogs would be great but I don't know much about any of that stuff, I'm just an ole farm girl from Missouri and if you have never heard the expression I'll tell you "don't tell me show me" That's why they call it the show me State. I know I'm way off the subject now just sharing a little history of where I grew up.

But anyway I am very happy for you and what ever you decide to do you will be great at it I know that for sure. Smile

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Jac · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks Linda and Julee! Very Happy

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