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» Pardon Me While I Vent (again) - BradRuggles.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:44:07 +0000

[...] I had another post written and ready to go this morning but it’s going to have to wait. I need to vent again. [...]

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» Look Dad, We Have Plates! - BradRuggles.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:34:43 +0000

[...] in a hotel since the deal on the house we were going to purchase fell through (read more here and here). Pete jokingly asked me on Sunday what I’m going to blog about once we’re actually [...]

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» I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again - BradRuggles.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:52:44 +0000

[...] and transparent about what I’m thinking and feeling. Sometimes that comes in the form of posts like these. But I also to be equally honest about my “ah ha!” moments. You know what [...]

By: Brandee

Brandee — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:14:39 +0000

Brad, your frustrations over your housing situation mirror my frustrations over finding a JOB. I learned 5 1/2 weeks ago that my unemployment benefits were being cut pending an investigation with the way my former employer filed my severance package with the state. I’ve been without any income since and I won’t be able to receive benefits pending a hearing with a judge in Grand Rapids at some point in the future (they still have not told me WHEN)… at which point, I get to plead my case and if he sees what happened from my perpective, will reinstate my benefits with back-pay, otherwise I get to pay the state back along with a 5K penalty. Not cool, at all… So in the mean time, I’ve been looking for ANYTHING as far as a job goes… and all I’ve been told is that I am overqualified, and have too much ambition and drive. I’ve been saying a lot of bad words in my head and I can write the book on discouragement… but I know… somewhere up the road, God had a plan for me, too.

So… I understand the jerk-face lingo, I have been Bad Attitude girl… but yet, I give thanks to God that my parents have been there to help me in so many ways over the past month. With the big surgery now behind me… I am ready to give whatever it is that is waiting for me up ahead, my all…. but man oh man, it sure is frustrating.

By: Clayton Bell

Clayton Bell — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:32:37 +0000

Keep fighting the good fight. We're with you, brother... Clayton Bells last blog post..We interrupt this blog for a very special conference…

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» Be The Change You Wish To See - BradRuggles.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:29:55 +0000

[...] more houses last night we stopped for dinner. We were still dealing with all of the frustrations of yesterday’s news and just wanted an hour to enjoy dinner, live music and forget that we still didn’t have a [...]

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:32:15 +0000

Dude, I'm so sorry. I'm going to be praying for you guys! Pete Wilsons last blog post..Annual Staff Retreat

By: jimhunt

jimhunt — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:42:18 +0000

The bad news – no condo closing; the good news – there is a reason for you that the condo was not right. Praying for you and your family – one day this will be a treasure of stories.

By: Brad Ruggles

Brad Ruggles — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:37:57 +0000

CJ – Thank you for your prayers. Actually, when I stop to think about my situation compared to yours I feel kinda stupid. I can’t imagine being in your shoes right now. You’re the one that is inspiring me.

- Brad

By: CJ Mills

CJ Mills — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:29:32 +0000

I forgot you’ve been living in a hotel for 3 weeks. Kinda makes my 5 days at the Ronald McDonald house sound like a walk in the park.

In a weird way, it makes me feel good to know I’m not the only one going through life issues now (I hope that comes out right). I’ve been inspired by your attitude through this and look forward to hearing how God has worked through this situation.

I hope you and I can get a chance to meet one day outside of the blogosphere…haha.

Take care of yourself and family, Brad. We (even Asher!) are praying for you.

CJ Mills // http://www.visualtrademark.com

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