https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:19:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1025165 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:08:45 +0000 tarzy 1025165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can only hope that I have a tenth of your positive attitude! I'm dealing with a stressful situation right now and this post was very inspirational. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1025055 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:45:51 +0000 rachylou 1025055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang. Well, ahem, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1024960 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:44:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1024960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My apologies for not getting back to this thread until now. Thank you all sooooooo much for your support and words of encouragement. It means more than you know </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023965 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:35:56 +0000 velvetychocolate 1023965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is <i>way too many lemons</i>, but I have to say - you make the *best* lemonade!</p> <p>Sorry to hear you're dealing with so much all at once like this, but it really does sound like you've totally taken the "bull by the horns" so to speak, and gotten a few things in place to help improve the situation a wee bit. </p> <p>Despite the negative goings-on, I am curious about the 'sexy car' bit ...sorry, that just brought a big smile to my face and I'm glad there is something fun and nice going on in the midst of all the drama. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I am thinking that the 'sexy car' might go very well with your future dreams of living in the city. </p> <p>Hang in there Shannon, and as others have already said - you epitomize "grace under fire" in a way that is very inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023813 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 19:32:02 +0000 Debra 1023813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow.......that is one HUGE sack of lemons you were handed !!!<br /> Most importantly ....... You handled it all...... your kitties are okay, you still have a house and a 'sexy' car and you have looked after your MIL :)<br /> I hope she realizes how lucky she is. What have you learnt about yourself?<br /> You are kind, resilient and strong :)<br /> Buy a lotto ticket now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023798 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 19:12:23 +0000 cobaltblue 1023798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm in awe of the manner in which you've faced each challenge head-on and conquered. I hope the next few weeks bring some peace and relaxation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023446 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 03:03:19 +0000 Nicole D 1023446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. &nbsp;SOunds like you handled it all with courage and wisdom. &nbsp;Looking forward to seeing your fabness again soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023339 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:15:43 +0000 pil 1023339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you have wrestled things back under control. So much to contend with! Has Iain started university classes yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023271 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 23:09:40 +0000 Isabel 1023271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my ! &nbsp;How utterly scary and disheartening. &nbsp;I am glad that you are taking control and feeling good about it.</p> <p>I look forward to your grand entrance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023263 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 23:02:47 +0000 Deborah 1023263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, one of my favourite authors talks about the fact that who we really are is most obvious in times of trouble and challenge and clearly you have maintained grace and wisdom throughout displaying the Shannon we all know and love. You have been in my thoughts and it will be good to have you back:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023211 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:02:15 +0000 shedev 1023211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to take the bulls by the horns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1023021 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:26:57 +0000 MsMary 1023021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big hugs, Shannon!&nbsp; You are Queen Grace Under Pressure for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022898 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:52:01 +0000 goldenpig 1022898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Geez! That's a lot of lemons and lemonade! Big hugs and I'm so glad things are looking up. Really glad you have a plan in place for MIL. How scary about the cigarette in bed! Yay for safe kitties and new car! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022891 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:46:25 +0000 Sara L. 1022891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's definitely a lot to happen all at once.&nbsp; I'm glad to hear you have&nbsp;a plan in place for your MIL.&nbsp; My grandmother has Alzheimer's and the family recently found a home for her and it has been a big relief on everyone.&nbsp; And thank goodness your kitties didn't escape!&nbsp; A new car is always fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022795 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 15:27:50 +0000 Anonymous 1022795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Attitude is everything. You're doing a great job of handling what life throws at you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022753 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:58:38 +0000 texstyle 1022753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that you guys took the bull by the horns so to speak and got these things settled!&nbsp; Yay for you!&nbsp; Look forward to seeing you here soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022750 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:56:52 +0000 Lantana 1022750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Missing your beautiful presence on the forum. Take care, Penny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons/page/2#post-1022722 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:27:46 +0000 Jaime 1022722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon you are such a trooper! A wonderful example of why&nbsp;attitude is the most important thing. You have dealt with a huge handful wonderfully and best of luck with everything and welcome back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022715 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:18:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1022715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, to quote another axiom, that's certainly taking the bull by the horns.&nbsp; You should feel a great sense of accomplishment with all you managed to fit in last week.&nbsp; Be kind to yourself, and stroke your kitties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022708 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:12:34 +0000 ManidipaM 1022708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief, I am not only in awe of you, I am very grateful for the many soothing jugs of lemonade you ended up with. It could all have gone very very wrong there for a good bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022589 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:02:34 +0000 Jjsloane 1022589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High fives to you for taking charge of the situation. Well done and looking forward to seeing you back soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022580 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 09:14:41 +0000 RoseandJoan 1022580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is very therapeutic squeezing those lemons&nbsp;but such&nbsp;hard work too. I am so happy things are looking up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022553 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:01:14 +0000 Anonymous 1022553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! That is a shed load of lemons. Thank God you managed to work through it all and thank God nothing really dreadful happened to house, kitties, Mil&nbsp; etc. Well done you for seeing it through to the other side. I've missed seeing you post Shannon. Your car sounds fab and we gotta see that driving outfit! Take care xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022542 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:33:34 +0000 Ingunn 1022542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Miss you, dear Shannon! You have killer surviving instincts, that is for sure. Enjoy your new car, you definitely deserve it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022505 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:44:16 +0000 Caro in Oz 1022505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really miss your lovely smiling face. Wow you've both accomplished so much. Take care of each other </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022504 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:43:14 +0000 catgirl 1022504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs,Shannon - I need to take a cue from you on how to make the best of whatever comes your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022503 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:41:07 +0000 Lyn D. 1022503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad your Kitties know they are onto a good thing living with you, and that everything has worked out O.K! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022475 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:29:23 +0000 Sveta 1022475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs Shannon, this sounds like A LOT! I am glad it all came together in the end.<br />I hope you can have a success with mil and assisted living program. My dad is living in such a building and it has been great for him - much better than living with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022377 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:08:19 +0000 donnat 1022377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you have made lemonade. I am thankful it turned out ok for you. Mil is quite a handful. Hopefullly a space opens up for her sooner, rather than later. Glad kitties are safe. I have missed your morning posts. Thankyou for keeping us informed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-live-hands-you-lemons#post-1022368 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:59:12 +0000 Sona 1022368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>TS: thinking of you!<br /></b>Our last week sounds eerily similar. DH's car broke down Sunday night when I was still in Napa, CA. we had&nbsp; to completely redo ( clean, paint, change fixtures, clean carpets, notarize documents and the like) for our rental property as new renters were moving in. I developed&nbsp; a severe case of sinusitis and continued to work despite I. My husband waffled on cares and we finally were able to buy a Subaru legacy ( same as mine) because MN winters do best in all wheel drive cars. Luckily we got a 0% down and 0% APR for 4 years. phew.</p> <p>Sorry to have shared my sour lemonade too.</p> <p>MIL is like a ticking bomb waiting to go off it seems like in one way or another. I hope she decides on the assisted living option.</p> <p>I was really thrilled to hear your decision about the sporty&nbsp;car ( Woot! Woot!)&nbsp;and how the two of you have worked on finances. Reading between the lines it seems like this episode brought the two of you closer per chance? </p>