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Aly's avatar

don’t forget how grateful, thankful and “blessed” we must always be for sacrificing every inch, ounce and hour of our existence while raising those watermelons. ❤️‍🩹

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Yep. Never complain. Never explain.

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Heidi Cuppari's avatar

Go Ellie! I love this post. I have teens (16 and 19) and I empower youth to lead, now, to create the future they want! We don’t have to do it alone - partner w your kids and don’t let them fall into depression about all of this - moms have already done it all, now we can empower our kids to take action ❤️

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Thank you ;)

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Renee's avatar

Wow, with all your qualifications I’m shocked you can’t find a job. I raised 3 of my own plus two preteens in my husbands salary. It was rough. Our cheese was Velveeta lol . He was a union Plumber & Pipefitter. Thank God for the Union! He worked when he had work and unemployment when he didn’t. I took odd jobs here and there for next to nothing. Hang in there. Something great is coming your way. Enjoy the little ones as much as you can, they grow so fast next thing you know you’ll have teenagers. Wishing you the best!

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

I do have teenagers!!! We have a 13, 11, 8, and 6.

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MyraMe61's avatar

Hello, I just wanted to tell you what I tell my grand daughter. You haven't heard back from any of them because the perfect position is just around the corner! Hang in there! You have already accomplished SO much. I'd be proud to say you're my grand daughter! You ARE a successful woman and you're going to succeed in whatever you put your mind to so hang in there. Much love to you and yours.💕

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Ellie Leonard's avatar

Thank you, this means a lot!

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Craig's avatar

Yes, goddamn it!

You are amazing.

This should be recognized.

And it better be, or I'm going to get pissed off! (Too late)

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